Questions & answers
PCS stands for Pilot Contact Switch. This is a switch inside the socket that is operated by inserting and pulling out the plug. The switch can be used with additional components to allow electrical interlocking of the sockets.
7-pin plugs and sockets can be used for any application that requires additional contacts. You can find our range of 7-pin products on pages 70, 71 & 72 of the UK catalogue. More information
Articles 1128A and 1128P (Panel mounted socket with screw contact) are almost identical products. However, article 1128P has a pilot contact that can be used for additional signalling/controlling.
We are offering a spare lock and a key for our Cepex sockets. It is not possible to provide a single key.
Our panel-mounted SCHUKO® sockets have a moulded sealing lip and require no separate seal to guarantee that protection class IP44 requirements are met.
Three-phase sockets must be connected in such a way that there is a clockwise rotating field. The rotating field control test plug differs from normal plugs due to its transparent housing. By means of two control lamps inside the housing, this plug indicates whether the field is rotating in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction and checks that all 3 phases are present. This shows the direction of the rotating field. If the rotating field is correct, the green lamp lights up; if the rotating field is incorrect, the red lamp lights up and if a phase is missing, both lamps light up. More information
If a three-phase motor runs in the incorrect direction, our phase inverter products solve the problem quickly and safely. Use a screwdriver to release the lock and turn the insulating section with the two phase pins - the motor will now run in the opposite direction. More information
7-pin plugs and sockets can be used for any application that requires additional contacts. You can find our range of 7-pin products on pages 70, 71 & 72 of the UK catalogue. More information
The colour of a product relates to the nominal operating voltage. Our plugs and connectors are available, for example in Red, Blue, Yellow, Green and Black. You can find an overview of the colour codes and what they relate to at: more information
The protective caps are fastened below the fastening screw of panel-mounted inlets. Some devices have a designated fastening hole.
7-pin plugs and sockets can be used for any application that requires additional contacts. You can find our range of 7-pin products on pages 70, 71 & 72 of the UK catalogue. More information
Yes, for 63A and 125A receptacles and plugs and connectors, this can be done with a so-called pilot contact switch or a PCS (PilotContactSwitch). (Pay attention to the “P” index for the part number)
Pilot contact: this involves another sleeve being added to the internal wiring, which uses the standard pin on the plug to establish a lagging connection.
PCS: this involves a switch being installed in the internal wiring. It is a normally open contact with no potential, which is mechanically provided with a lagging current via the pin in the plug.
In both cases this has to be requested when ordering; retrofitting is not possible.
With some types of 16-amp and 32-amp receptacles it is possible to install an auxiliary switch: part no. 41000 (retrofitting possible). Relevant appropriate receptacles are listed in the MENNEKES catalogue.
Yes. A data sheet is available for download for each standard combination unit on the product detail page. For customer-specific solutions, a schematic diagram and an electric circuit diagram are included in the product text.
The standard IP protection classes for the EverGUM® product series are IP 44 and IP 67. Another protection class can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
We are offering fully wired combination units in compliance with IEC 61439. The party completing a partially wired combination unit becomes the manufacturer who is thus under obligation to test the combination unit in accordance with IEC 61439.
Making a modification to the combination units will make you the manufacturer of the product and you will have to assume full liability for the product.
All tests are performed that are required in accordance with the electrical standard such as trip testing or protective conductor testing. A test report of the receptacle combination can be requested from your contact at MENNEKES.
No, the deactivation function is a safety aspect.
Our panel-mounted SCHUKO® sockets have a moulded sealing lip and require no separate seal to guarantee that protection class IP44 requirements are met.
7-pin plugs and sockets can be used for any application that requires additional contacts. You can find our range of 7-pin products on pages 70, 71 & 72 of the UK catalogue. More information
The housings and elements of many of our plugs and sockets are made of the thermoplastic AMAPLAST® (PC/PA), a robust engineering grade plastic which offers good electrical insulation as well as being very strong and resistant to heat, seawater, oil and petrol. The engineering grade thermoplastic PBT (formerly AMELAN), on the other hand, is a special plastic that we offer for the housings and elements of some plugs and sockets. This plastic provides protection against chemicals and other aggressive substances such as oils, fuels, greases and alkalis. Our products with this special plastic can be used, for example, in the food and chemical industries or in refineries.
Structural changes to plastic materials as a result of UV radiation make every type of plastic subject to ageing. Neither MENNEKES nor suppliers of plastic materials can guarantee perfect resistance to UV radiation of plastic materials. We have experienced product lifetimes of 20 years and more with outdoor applications of our products. We are not in a position to specify a minimum service life for our products since they are exposed to a number of different situations during normal use and especially mechanical wear.
The standard DIN EN / IEC 60309 is an international standard for plugs and sockets, electric couplers and device connectors that are primarily intended for industrial use (with nominal operating voltages of up to 1000 V, 500 Hz and a nominal current of up to 125 A). Part 1 of the standard describes the general requirements for all industrial connectors. Part 2 specifies a series of connectors with round housings with different numbers and arrangements of contact pins for different applications. Our CEE plugs and sockets are manufactured in accordance with this standard.
The colour of a product relates to the nominal operating voltage. Our plugs and connectors are available, for example in Red, Blue, Yellow, Green and Black. You can find an overview of the colour codes and what they relate to at: more information
The standard DIN EN / IEC 61439 replaced the standard 60439 at the end of 2014. The standard describes the design and test specifications for low-voltage switchgear combinations. The standard defines the safety requirements for devices that are used to distribute electrical energy in industry, in private households and on construction sites. The standard guarantees a higher safety standard and is used, for example, for energy distributors, switchgear and distribution cabinets. More information
The position of the protective conductor ensures that incorrect insertion is prevented in the case of various voltages and frequencies in accordance with the electrical standard.
The standard IP protection classes for the EverGUM® product series are IP 44 and IP 67. Another protection class can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
We are offering screwless connection techniques for up to 32-amp wall-mounted receptacles, panel-mounted receptacles, and plugs and connectors. Look for “SafeCONTACT” and “TwinCONTACT”.
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Furthermore, we would like to point out that the person picking up the product(s) is responsible for ensuring that the load is secured in the vehicle.
Yes, spare parts are available for all of our products. Tell your contact at MENNEKES the part number of the product for which you need a spare part.
Our products have various IK values. Your contact at MENNEKES will be happy to tell you the IK value for the specific part number.
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- Purchase as end customer: through an electrical installation specialist of your choice
- Purchase as electrical specialist: through an electrical wholesaler of your choice
- Purchase as electrical wholesaler: online using EDI; in exceptional cases by e-mail to vi@MENNEKES.de or by fax to +49 2723 41-300
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For products of our product range, you can download the declarations of conformity from the respective product pages, or you can request them. If it is a new receptacle combination that was customised to the needs of the customer, a declaration of conformity will only be available after the order has been received and the first device has been produced.
Yes. A data sheet is available for download for each standard combination unit on the product detail page. For customer-specific solutions, a schematic diagram and an electric circuit diagram are included in the product text.
On the corresponding product detail pages on our website, we offer STEP files for download on some products. STEP files of the remaining articles are available on request.
Most technical documents can be downloaded from our homepage.
You can download various certificates, including the DIN ISO certificates by clicking the hyperlinks below:
- Quality management
- Environmental management
- Energy management
- VDE test certificate
- REACH certificate
All of the other technical documents are available as follows:
In the search field on the start page, enter the part number of the product
- Another window opens displaying the respective part number
- Click on the product
- You can select and download the corresponding document from this page
In addition, relevant files are also available directly on the website of the respective wholesaler
All other certificates, approvals, data and/or certifications are available on request at vi@MENNEKES.de