TRASA3 Knowledge Base

Electrical Component Parameter Reference

An open technical reference for electrical component types, their applications, and selection parameters.

This material is also available in PL and RU.

Device description

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.

Components in this subcategory

Plug-in bases for removable breakers and other modular electrical devices.

Available parameters

Plug-In Base

38 parameters
General3
Product Series

Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.

Application

Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.

Intended Use

Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.

Dimensions4
Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.

Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.

Depthmm

External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.

Net Weightkg

Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.

Capacity and Layout1
Plug Contact Count

Total number of electrical contacts provided by the plug-in mating interface.

Materials and Finish3
Material

Primary material from which the product is manufactured.

Color

Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.

Surface Finish

Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.

Mounting and Installation4
Mounting Type

Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.

Mounting Method

Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.

Orientation

Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.

Mounting Position on Device

Position of the accessory relative to the host switching or protective device, independent of the general installation orientation.

Electrical Parameters9
Plug Contact Pitchmm

Centre-to-centre distance between adjacent electrical contacts of the plug-in interface.

Plug Contact Rated CurrentA

Rated current of an individual plug-in contact system declared by the manufacturer where specified separately from the rated current of the complete product.

Plug Contact Rated VoltageV

Rated voltage of the plug-in contact system declared by the manufacturer where specified separately from the rated voltage of the complete product.

Plug Insertion ForceN

Mechanical force required to fully mate the compatible counterpart with the plug-in interface under the declared conditions.

Plug Withdrawal ForceN

Mechanical force required to fully withdraw the compatible counterpart from the plug-in interface under the declared conditions.

Rated CurrentA

Current assigned to the product by the manufacturer for the declared operating and thermal conditions.

Rated VoltageV

Voltage value assigned to the product by the manufacturer for specified application conditions and characteristics.

Rated Insulation VoltageV

Voltage with reference to which the product's insulation clearances and dielectric properties are specified.

Rated Impulse Withstand VoltagekV

Peak value of an impulse voltage of specified waveform that the product insulation must withstand without breakdown.

Protection and Safety1
IP Rating

Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.

Environmental Conditions4
Minimum Operating Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Maximum Operating Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Minimum Storage Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Storage Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Special Features6
Plug-In Zone Present

Indicates whether the product design includes a dedicated plug-in mating interface.

Plug-In Zone Count

Number of independent plug-in zones or mating interfaces provided by the product design.

Plug-In Zone Side

Physical side or sides of the product on which the plug-in mating interface is located.

Plug-In Zone Gender

Mechanical and electrical gender of the product's plug-in interface, determining the type of compatible mating part.

Plug Locking Supported

Indicates whether the mating connector can be mechanically locked to prevent unintended disconnection.

Plug Locking Type

Mechanical method used to lock or retain the mating connector in the mated state.

Standards and Compliance3
CE Marked

Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.

RoHS Compliant

Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.

REACH Compliant

Indicates whether the manufacturer declares compliance of the product with applicable REACH Regulation requirements.