Catalogue: sez. 2.2: Plugs and sockets for industrial applications
	Performances: - range 213 - Plugs IP44 - range 218 - Plugs IP67 - range 243 - Appliance inlets IP44 - range 248 - Appliance inlets IP67 - range 313 - Connectors IP44 - range 318 - Connectors IP67

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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Scame presents the new OPTIMA Series: Plugs and Sockets for industrial use confirming Scame’s continuous commitment to the search for innovative solutions satisfying market needs. The new series offers mobile plugs, flush mounting plugs and mobile sockets for 16A and 32A currents with degree of protection IP44 and IP66/IP67.
The striking characteristic of the new series is the extremely quick wiring that distinguishes it from all other mobile sockets and plugs available on the market.
Another important feature is the worldwide patented “SAFE-IN” safety device.
This device prevents the introduction of small linear objects inside the contact tubes of the socket, thus guaranteeing these industrial sockets the same level of protection against direct contacts as for household sockets.

VERSIONS
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For rated operating voltages >50V

The 16A version
is available with
- insulation perforating terminals and
- with screw terminals

The 32A version
is available
- with screw terminals

16A versions are available
- with insulation perforating terminals or
- screw terminals
having the “SAFE-IN” device.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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• Cable gland functioning as cable stay for the IP44 and IP66/67 versions
• Cap for IP44 sockets equipped with tabs for ergonomic opening (opening >165°)
• Quick opening/closing system for the hand grip of the relative module in stainless steel (SNAP-ON device)
• Terminal screws orientated in a single direction and retracted (for the versions with screw terminals)
• Insulation perforating terminals for 16A versions with phase recognition by means of different coloured terminals
• “SAFE-IN" safety device to prevent direct contacts with linear objects
• Halogen-free engineering polymer
• Nickel-plated pins to maintain excellent electrical contact over time

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
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Cap equipped with special tab to facilitate single-hand opening.	IP66/IP67 socket cover equipped with slots to facilitate and improve closure of the socket.
“Snap-on” device with stainless steel spring to guarantee frequent opening/closing (possibility to inspect the terminals).	External cable stay with tulip clamping having IP66/IP67 cable gland functions (the device is used on both IP44 and IP66/IP67 products).
Insertion of the conductor with insulation into the perforating terminal.	Perforating terminal made in highly elastic phosphor bronze.
Closure of perforating terminal.	Socket/plug module with screw terminals.

THE “SAFE-IN” SAFETY DEVICE
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The “SAFE-IN” safety device assembled on the 16A industrial sockets is the most innovative element of the new OPTIMA Series.

The “SAFE-IN” device works like the protection installed on household sockets, i.e., by means of an appropriate shutter, it closes the input of the socket contact tubes and prevents accidental and voluntary contact of live parts of the socket with slim objects, such as screwdrivers or wires.

This protection offers an additional safety guarantee, in addition to that already provided by the spring-loaded cover assembled on the mobile sockets.

The "SAFE-IN" safety device Connector tube protective shutter for greater afety against direct contacts. (The SAFE-IN safety device).

SAFETY LEVEL OF THE OPTIMA SERIES SOCKETS
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The OPTIMA Series sockets with the “SAFE-IN” safety device guarantee a higher level of safety in comparison with ordinary industrial sockets, especially in environments where there may be children present or people who have not been trained about electrical dangers (public areas, amusement parks, campgrounds, open markets, etc.).
Dangerous situations, such as the important examples illustrated in the figure to the side, can be resolved thanks to the new OPTIMA Series sockets equipped with the “SAFE-IN” safety device.

Dangerous situation Amusement parks: children presence
Dangerous situation Open market; presence of people who have not been trained about electrical dangers
Dangerous situation "Fantasy" connection