The connector complies with the requirements of UIC 558 VE (until 1994: UIC 568VE). It connects lines used for remote control of lights and doors or for public address systems in passenger coaches or multiple unit trains. In addition to that, the connectors of this series are also suitable for transmission of binary data, e.g. CAN bus.
Schaltbau has developed a new replacement insert for the receptacle of the UIC558 connector which is likely to reduce maintenance and downtime considerably. For usually, if during maintenance it becomes necessary to replace worn contacts, you have to cut the old cable in order to replace the insert and after that wire a new cable to it or, in the worst case, rewire the whole railway vehicle. Now, there is no need of a cable replacement any longer. All you need do is exchange the replacement insert of the receptacle. You can do that from the front and outside the engine shed and even do without the electrical test of the connector’s contacts and wires.
The connector complies with the requirements of UIC 558 VE. It connects lines used for the:
We can also supply contact inserts for special applications.
Number of contacts | 13-pole / 18-pole / 22-pole+PE |
Rated voltage (IEC 60038) | 13 and 18 pole:
without PE: 60 V 22 pole: without PE: 60 V with PE: 110 V |
Rated current Ie | 10 A |
Contact resistance | < 4 mΩ |
Insulation resistance | > 10 GΩ |
IP rating (IEC 60529) | IP69K: plug connection when mated; cable entry of plug included IP67: receptacle, also empty and dummy receptacle, with closed lid |
Temperature range | -50° C ... +90° C |
Vibration / Shock | Category 1, Class B (EN 61373) |
Material, shells | Plug: PA 6 - GF 30, black / flange mount receptacle: aluminium die-cast GdAISi 12 |
Material, inserts | PA 6 - GF 30 |
Material, seals | Silicone |
Shells, flammability rating | UL94-V0 and EN 45545 |
Contact terminal type | Crimp 18 ... 17 AWG (0.75 ... 1.00 mm²) |
Contact material | Copper wrought alloy |
Contact finish | Nickel |
Coupling | Break-away connector |