Plug-In Base
Fixed base for rapid connection and replacement of a compatible plug-in device.
A plug-in base remains connected to the power and control circuits while the main device can be removed without disconnecting all field wiring.
This arrangement simplifies maintenance and replacement by avoiding repeated reconnection of conductors.
The base provides electrical contacts, guidance, mechanical positioning and secure retention of the host device.
Selection criteria include compatible device series and frame size, number of poles, rated current and voltage, terminal type and permitted mounting position.
Plug-in bases for removable breakers and other modular electrical devices.
Plug-In Base
General3
Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.
Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.
Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.
Dimensions4
External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.
External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.
External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.
Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.
Capacity and Layout1
Total number of electrical contacts provided by the plug-in mating interface.
Materials and Finish3
Primary material from which the product is manufactured.
Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.
Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.
Mounting and Installation4
Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.
Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.
Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.
Position of the accessory relative to the host switching or protective device, independent of the general installation orientation.
Electrical Parameters9
Centre-to-centre distance between adjacent electrical contacts of the plug-in interface.
Rated current of an individual plug-in contact system declared by the manufacturer where specified separately from the rated current of the complete product.
Rated voltage of the plug-in contact system declared by the manufacturer where specified separately from the rated voltage of the complete product.
Mechanical force required to fully mate the compatible counterpart with the plug-in interface under the declared conditions.
Mechanical force required to fully withdraw the compatible counterpart from the plug-in interface under the declared conditions.
Current assigned to the product by the manufacturer for the declared operating and thermal conditions.
Voltage value assigned to the product by the manufacturer for specified application conditions and characteristics.
Voltage with reference to which the product's insulation clearances and dielectric properties are specified.
Peak value of an impulse voltage of specified waveform that the product insulation must withstand without breakdown.
Protection and Safety1
Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.
Environmental Conditions4
Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.
Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.
Special Features6
Indicates whether the product design includes a dedicated plug-in mating interface.
Number of independent plug-in zones or mating interfaces provided by the product design.
Physical side or sides of the product on which the plug-in mating interface is located.
Mechanical and electrical gender of the product's plug-in interface, determining the type of compatible mating part.
Indicates whether the mating connector can be mechanically locked to prevent unintended disconnection.
Mechanical method used to lock or retain the mating connector in the mated state.
Standards and Compliance3
Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.
Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.
Indicates whether the manufacturer declares compliance of the product with applicable REACH Regulation requirements.