EBC Connectors
A32 Male DIN 43589-1
Features
The Anderson Power Products A Series Euro
Battery Connector (EBC) uses the DIN43589-1
Impact resistant plastic housing
form factor which has been specially configured
PA6 (Nylon) housings provide superior impact
for North American fast battery charging systems.
resistance to stand up to rough usage
Unlike other DIN43589-1 connectors, our A
Up to four auxiliary contacts
Series offers contact and crimp tooling selections
Can be used for battery monitoring and charger
developed for both American Wire Gauge and
communications. Last mate - first break, auxiliary
Metric cable. We also offer a broader range of
contact sizes available from 10AWG to 18AWG.
auxiliary wire contacts for communication control
applications.
Low mating forces
Connectors can be mated and unmated without
The connector design incorporates an
the necessity of added hardware
advanced, cost effective contact carrier for ease
of assembly and fewer components. All materials
Hexagonal voltage key for
are selected to ensure years of reliable service
24V, 36V, 48V, 72V, 80V, or 96V
under adverse battery environments.
Key prevents mating of different operating voltages
Note: Will not mate with E Series Housings
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Mechanical
Current Rating (Amperes) * Life
UL 350 a. No Load (mating cycles) >5000
EN1175-1:1998 320 b. Under Load (Hot Plug 5 mating cycles @96V) 800A
CSA 270
Voltage Rating Average Mating / Unmating Force (lbf) 12
UL / CSA 600 (N) 53
EN1175-1:1998 150
Degree of Protection IP23
Wire Range Acid Resistence 1.10g / cm
- Power Contacts - AWG (mm) #1/0 to #4/0 (50 / 95) Contact Retention - minimum (lbf) 100
- Auxiliary Contacts - AWG (mm) #18 to #10 (1.5 / 6) (N) 445
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (AC) 2,200 Materials
Average Contact Resistance (micro-ohms) 30
Housing PA6 (Nylon) glass filled
Operating Temperature (C) -25 to 105 Contacts Copper alloy, silver plate
(F) -13 to 221 Hardware Steel, zinc chromate plate
* Current derating curves must be observed as current capacity will vary dependent on wire cross section and ambient temperature. Maximum current carrying capacity is measured at 40C / 104F using
the maximum wire cross section permissible, crimped to contacts using APP recommended tooling.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Connector Part Number Selection Accessories
Main Coding
Series Gender Contact Handle Key Auxiliary Contacts Packaging
Part
A32 4 01 - 1 0 B 9
Number Description
160-12 #10 (6mm) Lower aux contact
4 Plug 9 Individual
160-14 #12 (4mm) Upper aux contact
00 None - Order Separately 0 None 8 Bulk 16-89 Handle kit - low profile
32-89 Handle kit - high profile
01 #1/0 AWG / 50 mm A (2) Lower Auxiliary Contacts (320-22)
A320LP-MK Latch plate for mating side
02 #2/0 AWG / 70 mm B (2) Upper Auxiliary Contacts (320-24)
A320HL-MK Handle with latch & hardware
03 #3/0 AWG / 95 mm C (2) Lower Auxiliary Contacts & (320-22)
994G4 Manual release bracket & handle
993G4 Manual release mounting plate for
04 #4/0 AWG 0 Grey, Wet Cell (2) Upper Auxiliary Contacts (320-24)
mating half
0 No 2 Green, Dry Cell
1 Black 3 Yellow, Universal
HEADQUARTERS: Anderson Power Products, 13 Pratts Junction Road, Sterling, MA 01564-2305 USA T:978-422-3600 F:978-422-3700
EUROPE: Anderson Power Products Ltd., Unit 3, Europa Court, Europa Boulevard, Westbrook, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 7TN United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1925 428390 F: +44 (0) 1925 428399
ASIA / PACIFIC: IDEAL Anderson Asia Pacific Ltd., Unit 922-928 Topsail Plaza, 11 On Sum Street, Shatin N.T., Hong Kong T:+(852) 2636 0836 F:+(852) 2635 9036
CHINA: IDEAL Anderson Technologies (Shenzhen) Ltd., Block A8 Tantou Western Industrial Park, Songgang Baoan District, Shenzhen, PR. China 518105 T: +(86) 755 2768 2118 F: +(86) 755 2768 2218
TAIWAN: IDEAL Anderson Asia Pacific Ltd., Taiwan Branch, 4F.-2, No.116, Dadun 20th St., Situn District, Taichung City 407, Taiwan (R.O.C.) T: +(886) 4 2310 6451 F:+(886) 4 2310 6460
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Contact Contact
A32 Male DIN 43589-1
ORDERING INFORMATION TEMPERATURE CHARTS
Tooling A32 EBC
Temperature Rise
50
Part
45
Number Description
40
1309G4 Hand tool for auxiliary contacts #14/18 AWG (2.5 / 2.5 mm)
35
1387G3 Hydraulic tool for power contacts
30
E160-36 Extraction tool 25
20
Note: For tooling die information, see tooling chart on website
15
10
DIMENSIONS
5
0
Pin Contact
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Part - Wire - - A - - B -
Current (A)
Number AWG mm in. mm in. mm
50mm 70mm 95mm #4/0 AWG
320-1050 #1/0 50 0.57 14.5 0.43 11.0
Note: Temperature ratings based on Power Contacts energized only
320-1070 #2/0 70 0.67 17.0 0.51 13.0
320-1095 #3/0 95 0.78 19.8 0.59 15.0
A32 EBC Derating Curve
320-1004 #4/0 N/A 0.78 19.8 0.61 15.6
(0.8 Derating per IEC 60512-3)
A
[ 85.5 ]
120
B
3.37
100
80
60
Upper Auxiliary Contact 40
Part - Wire - - A - - B -
20
Number AWG mm in. mm in. mm
0
160-14 #12 4 0.16 4.1 0.11 2.8
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
320-24 #18 / 14 1.5 / 2.5 0.18 4.6 0.09 2.2
Current (A)
A
[ 30.1 ]
50mm 70mm 95mm #4/0 AWG
1.19 B
Note: Temperature ratings based on Power Contacts energized only
Housing Side View
[ 122.5 ]
Lower Auxiliary Contact
4.82
Part - Wire - - A -- B -
Number AWG mm in. mm in. mm
[ 40.3 ] REF
1.59
160-12 #10 6 0.20 5.1 0.15 3.8
320-22 #18 / 14 1.5 / 2.5 0.18 4.6 0.09 2.2
A
B
[ 36.0 ]
1.42
Handle / Lever Assembly / Latch Housing Front View Housing Top View
[ 24.0 ]
Handle & Lever Assembly Upper Auxiliary Contacts [ 54.0 ]
0.94
2.13
Mounting Hardware
Latch Plate
[ 69.0 ]
[ 89.0 ]
2.72
3.50
[ 6.6 ] (4)
0.26
Lower Auxiliary Contacts
RoHS
COMPLIANT
All Data Subject To Change Without Notice 14524 DS-A32EBCM REV07
HEADQUARTERS: Anderson Power Products, 13 Pratts Junction Road, Sterling, MA 01564-2305 USA T:978-422-3600 F:978-422-3700
EUROPE: Anderson Power Products Ltd., Unit 3, Europa Court, Europa Boulevard, Westbrook, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 7TN United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1925 428390 F: +44 (0) 1925 428399
ASIA / PACIFIC: IDEAL Anderson Asia Pacific Ltd., Unit 922-928 Topsail Plaza, 11 On Sum Street, Shatin N.T., Hong Kong T:+(852) 2636 0836 F:+(852) 2635 9036
CHINA: IDEAL Anderson Technologies (Shenzhen) Ltd., Block A8 Tantou Western Industrial Park, Songgang Baoan District, Shenzhen, PR. China 518105 T: +(86) 755 2768 2118 F: +(86) 755 2768 2218
TAIWAN: IDEAL Anderson Asia Pacific Ltd., Taiwan Branch, 4F.-2, No.116, Dadun 20th St., Situn District, Taichung City 407, Taiwan (R.O.C.) T: +(886) 4 2310 6451 F:+(886) 4 2310 6460
www.andersonpower.com
Ambient Temperature (C) Temperature (C)