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Progress® EMC powerCONNECT

Progress® EMC powerCONNECT

Progress® EMC powerCONNECT

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document discusses the challenges and solutions related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in electromobility applications, particularly focusing on shielded cable entries. It introduces the Progress® EMC powerCONNECT as a solution for high leakage currents and optimal shield connections in compact spaces.

Challenges in Electromobility
Battery-electric commercial vehicles face new challenges due to high system voltages (300V to 1000V) leading to EMC issues with shielded high-voltage cables and components like converters and transformers. The cyclic behavior of power semiconductors causes significant electromagnetic interference, affecting vehicle components. Miniaturization and increased power densities exacerbate these issues.

Solution: Progress® EMC powerCONNECT
The Progress® EMC powerCONNECT is recommended for addressing these challenges. It features a special compression sleeve ensuring a reliable 360° shield contact without pressuring the inner protective sheathing, allowing for low-resistance connections. This design effectively diverts large interference currents even at high frequencies.

Technical Specifications
  • Shielding attenuation and derating are illustrated in graphics (not provided in the summary).
  • 360° shield contact without caps.
  • Protection class: IP 68 + IP 69 (EN 60529).
  • Temperature range: -40°C to +200°C.
  • Material: Nickel-plated brass with FPM sealing insert and O-Ring.
  • Strain relief: Version A according to EN 62444.

Design and Performance
The powerCONNECT features a modular system with lasting contact pressure and a separated sealing function from the shield contact. It offers various entry threads and is designed for high leakage currents with a compact design.

Derating and Thermal Management
The derating diagram shows permissible DC conductor loads based on ambient temperature and shield currents. High current loads induce significant thermal demands on EMC components. The powerCONNECT ensures safe transmission of shield currents over 100A, confirmed by in-house testing.

Importance of Optimal Shield Connection
Inadequate EMC connections in electric vehicles can lead to interference. The powerCONNECT's design ensures a 360° shield contact, enhancing interference resistance and EMC immunity, thus improving safety and reliability.
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Catalog excerpts

Progress® EMC powerCONNECT-1

Progress® EMC powerCONNECT Direct connection technology for high leakage currents and the best possible shield connection in the smallest space. Your EMC solution for shielded cable entries in electromobility applications

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Progress® EMC powerCONNECT-2

Progress® EMC powerCONNECT Electromobility / Decarbonisation of traffic New challenges and solutions Battery-electric commercial vehicles present numerous companies in the industry with new challenges. High vehicle electrical system voltages of 300V up to 1000V or more can result, not infrequently, in previously unknown EMC problems in connection with shielded high-voltage cables, converters and DC/DC transformers. The power semiconductors, with their cyclic behaviour, cause large changes in current and voltage in the high-voltage lines, which distribute electromagnetic interference on the vehicle...

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Material: Sealing insert: O-Ring: Strain relief: Temperature range Protection class: Further protection: Properties: Nickel-plated brass FPM FPM Version A acc. to EN 62444 -40°C / +200°C IP 68 ( 10 bar) IP 69 For high leakage currents, concentric 360° shield contact ensure extremely low transfer resistance and transfer impedance. Compact design. Two-piece sealing insert not overall length insulated G >\B\< HOI< >ID|< >■< 0| H L i Art-No fW Available on request: Stainless steel A2 or A4 Entry thread Pg and NPT Errors and technical changes excepted

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Progress® EMC powerCONNECT-4

Induced loads in cable shield heat EMC components High current loads and high frequencies in the conductors induce an equally significant load in the cable shields. These „shield current load“, which can sometimes exceed 25A, often place higher thermal demands on the EMC components than expected. If the shield contact elements do not have sufficient material thickness, if the crimping or clamping technology is inadequate, or if the shielding does not transmit directly and seamlessly to the equipment unit, the temperature can rise sharply due to contact resistance. The consequences can be devastating....

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