TE Connectivity PowerTube Connectors

TE Connectivity’s (TE) PowerTube Connectors are designed for high-power applications in hybrid and electric industrial and commercial vehicles. These connectors are built for handling large electrical loads, up to 580A continuous current, depending on wire size and temperature, and 1000V. The PowerTube connectors can also handle multiple wire sizes, between 35mm² to 150mm². Manufactured with scalability and modularity in mind, the PowerTube header is available in 180° or 90° orientations and up to 3 positions per connector. A refined circular design simplifies cable routing and connector assembly. TE PowerTube Connectors provide reliable, safe connectivity thanks to IP6K9K dust and water ingress protection, Connector Position Assurance (CPA), a robust design to withstand engine-level vibration, and High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) safety features in each pin.

Features

Modular and scalable
Up to 3 pins in one header connector
Large cable range
Cube-shaped bus bar enables multiple screw orientations for easier tool access
Both 180° and 90° headers use the same size interface on the aggregate
Unshielded (48V) and shielded (high voltage) systems can be serviced with the same connector system

Circular connector design enables simplified routing
Decreases complexity of assembly and reduced number of components
Single connector design enables improved serviceability in the field
IP6K9K protection and ISO 16750-3 profile vibration performance
CPA and HVIL for each pin
Circular 360° shielding for EMI protection

Applications

Hybrid and electric commercial vehicles
Hybrid and electric industrial vehicles
E-motors
Battery packs

Power distribution
On-board chargers
High-power auxiliaries
Inverters

Specifications

Up to 1000V voltage level
4000V_DCdielectric strength, 5500m altitude
Current level (depending on wire size and system temperature)
- 300A for connector system (PowerTube 1000 (HVP-HD 1000))
- 580A for connector system (PowerTube 1400 (HVP-HD 1400))
Terminal size
- 10mm round pin (HVP-HD 1000))
- 14mm round pin (HVP-HD 1400))
Wire size
- 35mm², 50mm², 70mm² (HVP-HD 1000))
- 70mm², 95mm², 120mm², 150mm² (HVP-HD 1400))

360° shielding (shield current up to 30% of main current)
Vibration ISO 16750-3 profile 7 and profile 9
Pin count
- 1/2/3 pins on header side
- 1 pin on connector side
Orientation 180° and 90°
Sealing IP67, IP6K9K, IPX8
Safety HVIL for each pin, IPXXB, IPXXD
Coding 12 color-codings
Corrosion resistance VDA 233-102 salt spray test
CPA, tool, and finger access

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