Neutrik NL8FC SpeakON 8 Pole Female Connector

8 pole cable connector, latch lock, chuck type strain relief for cables 8 - 20 mm diameter, 30 A continuous per contact.

The industry-standard for loudspeaker connections offer extremely reliable and robust cable connectors with a reliable locking system. They feature solid contacts with screw-type terminals including a stranded wire protection which offer also solder termination.

Attention: speakON is NOT to be used as an AC mains or power supply connector!

FEATURES

• Current rating 30 A rms continuous
• Reliable and robust, easy and fast to assemble
• Contacts are touch proof and meet all safety requirements (IEC, UL, CSA)
• Accurate and dependable twist lock latching system "Quick Lock"
• High impact material for insert and housing, long-lasting and dependable
• Chuck type strain relief system for secure clamping of cable

SPECIFICATIONS

• Connection type: speakON
• Gender: female

ELECTRICAL

• Contact resistance: ≤ 3 m Ohm (after lifetime)
• Dielectric strength: 4 kVdc (peak)
• Insulation resistance: > 0.1 G Ohm (after damp heat)
• Rated current per contact: 30 A rms continuous
• Rated current per contact: 40 A audiosignal, duty cycle 50 %
• Rated voltage: 250 V ac

MECHANICAL

• Cable O.D.: 8 - 20 mm
• Cable retention: ≥ 220 N (subject to cable O.D. and material)
• Lifetime: > 5000 mating cycles
• Wire size: 4 mm² 
• Wire size: 12 AWG
• Wiring: screw type terminals or soldering
• Locking device: Quick Lock (latch)

MATERIAL

• Contact plating: 4 µm Ag
• Contacts: Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
• Insert: PBTP 20 % GR
• Locking element: Zinc diecast (ZnAl4Cu1)
• Shell: Polyamide (PA 6 30 % GR)
• Strain relief: Polyacetal (POM)

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Flammability Rating: UL 94 HB
• Solderability: Complies with IEC 68-2-20
• Temperature range: -30 °C to +80 °C