GENERAL
PXN12c/DXN25c/DXN37c plugs and receptacles
comply with international and European safety
rules and particularly with ATEX 94/9/CE Directive.
PXN12c/DXN25c/DXN37c products can be used in
zones 1, 2 (Gas), and 21, 22 (Dust).
There are inherent dangers
associated with electrical pro-
ducts. Failure to follow safety precautions can result
in serious injury or death. These instructions must be
followed to ensure the safe and proper installation,
operation and maintenance of the Meltric devices.
Before installation, disconnect all sources of power to
the circuit to eliminate the risk of electrical shock. It is
imperative that Meltric explosion-proof multicontact
plugs and receptacles are connected or disconnected
without a load in a de-energized state.
INSTALLATION
PXN12c/DXN25c/DXN37c plugs and
recep tacles must be used in conjunction with
other appropriately rated hazardous duty
products and must be installed by qualified
electricians in accordance with all applicable
local and national electrical codes.
Assembly
Optimum operating conditions are achieved by instal-
ling PXN12c/DXN25c/DXN37c plugs and receptacles
with the latch at the top.
Wiring
Before starting, verify that the power is off, that
the product ratings are appropriate for the
application, and the conductors meet code
requirements and are within the capacities of
the terminals noted in Table 1.
The maximum cross-section of the conductors is
4934 CM (2.5 mm
2
) (solid or flexible). Conductors
must be stripped by .315 in (8 mm).
1. Contacts can be soldered or crimped. If
crimping, crimp the contact with a KNIPEX
crimping tool part # 61-CA500 or a GREENLEE
crimping tool part # 45505. Use the 4 mm
2
footprint whatever the conductor cross-section.
Perform a double crimping with a 90° rotation, in
compliance with IEN 60352-2.
2. Prior to soldering or crimping a heat shrink
sleeve (supplied- part # 9CP0250) must be
slipped over each conductor or alterna-
tively an insulating sleeve (supplied - part #
9SES201007301) can be used but the insulating
sleeve must be installed using sleeve tool
61-CA500 (sold separately).
3. If soldering use tin solder and a 50 W soldering
iron. Insert the conductor in the terminal and
heat the terminal for about 30 s. During heating,
insert the solder wire in the hole at the foot of the
terminal and let the solder penetrate by capillary
action. Let the terminal cool without any tension
on the conductor.
4. Slip the heat shrink or insulating sleeve over the
whole visible part of the contact, down to the molding.
5. Slide the heat-shrink sleeve up to the shoulder of
the contact. With a heat gun, apply heat evenly
370° around the sleeve until it shrinks around the
terminal and wire.
NOTICE:
For a proper clamping, the use of PVC
cables is not recommended.
WARNING:
This product must be electrically groun-
ded to Earth. A grounding terminal is provided on all
metal accessories.
Contact Assembly/Disassembly
Once wired, contacts must be inserted through the
rear of the interior moulding 1. Push each contact
fully home. Check its proper engagement by a light
pull 2. Contacts can be removed with the supplied
tool: insert the tool through the front 3 and push fully
home 4. Tool part # 9-LD12-37.
Contact Configurations
This is in reference to different keying positions on
the PXN12c. If or when 2 contacts are not in use, 9
different contact/keying configurations can be achieved
by plugging the contact holes not in use with the hole
plugs supplied.
OPERATION
To ensure safe and reliable operation, Meltric
plugs and receptacles must be used in
accordance with their assigned ratings.
Meltric plugs & receptacles can only be used in
conjunction with mating receptacles or plugs manu-
factured by Meltric or another licensed producer of
products bearing the
TM
technology trade-
mark.
WARNING:
PXN12c/DXN25c/DXN37c plugs
and receptacles must be operated in compliance with
its explosion-proof classifications.
When not in use, the receptacle is shielded by a pro-
tective lid preventing the entry of dust and moisture.
This is held in the closed position by one or two
latch(es). To release the spring-loaded lid, depress
the latch(es).
DXN25c/DXN37c
To connect, align the plug bayonets with the hollow
part of the receptacle. Insert the plug and turn until
the stop. The plug is in the rest position, circuit
is open, figure 1. Push the plug fully home until
latched, figure 2. To disconnect, depress the latch.
The plug returns to its rest position, figure 3. Turn
the plug in the opposite direction to remove it. Shut
the receptacle lid, figure 4.
PXN12c
Cable
Terminal
Heat Shrink Sleeve or
Insulating Sleeve
Solder
Molding
Câble
Contact
Manchon d’isolement
Soudure
Isolant
PXN12c
DXN25c
DXN37c
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Meltric Corporation / 4765 W. Oakwood Park Drive Franklin, WI 53132
Tel. : 800 433 7642 / Fax : 414 433 2701 / e-mail : mail@meltric.com
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Table 1 — Wiring Terminal Capacity* (in AWG)
Contacts
Device
Min
Max
DXN25c
16 14
DXN37c
16 14
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
Contact
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