Schurter introduces new appliance outlets for Printed Circuit Board mounting (IEC Type F, H). The series 5001 of panel mounting appliance outlet was specially developed for printed circuit board mounting. The series is available in protection classes I (3 pole) and II (2 pole). The earthing contact (arrangement in protection class I) is provided with an additional terminal for con-necting the appliances chassis directly at the power input.

The 5001 housing is made of polyamide PA6 / UL 94V-0. Current carrying parts are made of a copper alloy. The pins are nickel plated and the connections tinned. In the standard arrangement, 4 fixing holes are available for mounting. Fixture onto a panel or PCB takes place with screws or rivets. A special arrangement with snap rivets is also available for PCB mounting. The 5001 appliance complies with standards IEC60320 / EN 60320 / VDE 0625. Approvals are ENEC 05 (10A / 250 VAC) and cCSAus (15A / 250 VAC).

The 5001 appliance outlet is used for mains extensions and is to be found in applications such as power distributors, household devices, entertainment electronics, office communications, medical technology, industrial electronics and automation.