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Safe and easy operation
A plug and socket-outlet with an integral load break switch
Marechal Decontactors offer the user maximum safety, because they combine the functions of a plug and a switch in a single device. Thanks to their butt-contact system they can break loads from 16 A to 250 A. Decontactors are in compliance with the IEC/EN 60309-1 and IEC/EN 60309-4 standards for industrial plugs and socket-outlets and have a load-breaking capacity according to IEC/EN 609047-3, AC22, AC23 or AC3.
The plug is released when no longer under load
A simple press on the latch makes the Decontactor break the circuit. The plug is ejected to its parked position (Fig. 2). Now the device is switched off and the plug can be removed safely after a slight turn (Fig. 3).
No acces to live parts thanks to a safety shutter
A safety shutter prevents any access to the live parts of the socket when the plug is removed (Fig. 4).
Mix-ups impossible thanks to codification
Marechal Decontactors have 24 different keying positions. The unintentional insertion of devices of different voltages or applications is therefore impossible.
Designed for overload conditions
Decontactors have been designed in such a way that they can safely transmit overloads up to 8 times their nominal current for a short time! They prevent any risk of drawing an electric arc formation upon removing the plug. In the event of a short-circuit they guarantee safe operation.