Durable Anderson Power EP160-1 Battery Connector with Silver Plated Copper Contacts and Polymer Housing
Product Overview
The Anderson Euro Battery Connectors (EBC) family is expertly designed for ease of use and incorporates an innovative contact carrier for simplified assembly. These connectors, available in industry-standard 80, 160, and 320 sizes, meet or exceed EN1175:2020 and are fully compatible with VDE 0623-589 and DIN 43589-1. Constructed with acid and impact-resistant advanced polymer housings and silver-plated copper contacts, the EBC connectors offer years of reliability in adverse industrial environments. They are ideal for a wide range of industrial applications including Material Handling, Battery Charging, Utility Vehicles, Motive Power, and Sweepers/Scrubbers.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Anderson
- Compliance: Meets or Exceeds EN1175:2020, VDE 0623-589
- Certifications: RoHS Compliant
- Material Properties: Acid & Impact Resistant
- Housing Material: Advanced Polymer (PBT/PC Blend)
- Contact Material: Copper Alloy
- Contact Plating (Power): Silver Plating - 6 microns (min.)
- Contact Plating (Auxiliary): Silver Plating - 6 microns (min.)
- Hardware Material: Steel, Zinc Chromate
- Flammability Rating: UL94 V0
Technical Specifications
| Specification | EBC 80 | EBC 160 | EBC 320 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Rating (Amperes) | Up to 400A (Max for 95mm) | Up to 400A (Max for 95mm) | Up to 400A (Max for 95mm) |
| Voltage Keying | Dry-Cell, Wet-Cell, Universal; Coded for 24/36/48/72/80/96 Volts DC | ||
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 105C | ||
| Degree of Protection | IP23 | ||
| Acid Resistance (per EN1175:2020) | Passed | ||
| Air Tube Max Pressure | 0.8 Bar (11.6 PSI) | ||
| Mechanical Life Cycle (No Load) | >5000 | >5000 | >5000 |
| Mechanical Life Cycle (Under Load, Hot Plug at 96V) | 5 at 400A | 5 at 625A | 5 at 1000A |
| Average Mating Force (N [lb]) | 68 [15.3] | 170 [38.2] | 71 [16.0] |
| Contact Retention (N [lb]) | 134 [30] min | 445 [100] min | 445 [100] min |
| Average Initial Contact Resistance - Power () | 176 | 95 | 77 |
| Average Initial Contact Resistance - Aux. () | 1100 | 920 | 1000 |
| Voltage Rating (EN1175) | 150V | 150V | 150V |
| Voltage Rating (CNR) | 600V | 600V | 600V |
| Voltage Rating (USR) | 600V | 600V | 600V |
| DWV (AC) | 2000 | 2200 | 2200 |
| Wire Range - Power Min. (mm/AWG) | 10 / 8 | 16 / 6 | 50 / 1/0 |
| Wire Range - Power Max. (mm/AWG) | 35 / 2 | 50 / 1/0 | 95 / 4/0 |
| Wire Range - Upper Aux. Min. (mm/AWG) | 1.5 / 18 | 4 / 12 | 4 / 12 |
| Wire Range - Upper Aux. Max. (mm/AWG) | 2.5 / 14 | 4 / 12 | 4 / 12 |
| Wire Range - Lower Pilot Aux. Min. (mm/AWG) | 1.5 / 18 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Wire Range - Lower Pilot Aux. Max. (mm/AWG) | 2.5 / 14 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
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