Connecting technology for the lighting industry

The portfolio includes products from three of its divisions including: Amphenol Anytek, Amphenol Sine and Amphenol LTW (ALTW)

Amphenol Anytek offers three fixed-type series terminal blocks used in LED lighting and lighting control applications: the HB, HC and the NQ. 

The easily operated compact HB series features a big lever design and convenient double or single wiring for one pole. Its push-in spring technology enables excellent anti-vibration performance, making it suitable for use in lighting controllers. These stackable terminal blocks can provide a 2 – 24 pole solution to meet the needs of nearly all customer requirements.

The HC series offers an extremely small pitch of 2.5mm, making it suitable for use in narrow PCB areas of lighting controllers. Its push-in spring connection technology and lever structure ensure reliable and convenient wiring. 

The NQ series is a small size terminal block that can be surface mounted to a PCB and features push-in spring connecting technology. It has a low height structure of 2.7mm (pitch 3.0).

Amphenol Sine

Amphenol Sine offers two connector ranges, the eco|mate Aquarius and the A series AT thermoplastic connector. The Aquarius features a waterproof plastic circular connector that remains sealed in the mated condition and continuously submerged under water or is exposed to high pressure spray. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, this series is based on the MIL-C-26482 connector design and is available in six shell sizes and 27 insert arrangements. These connectors feature low-profile housing, bayonet coupling and offer a wide variety of contact options for mixed power and signal layouts.

Its AT connector has a thermoplastic housing with an integrated latch for easy mating and can accommodate wire sizes from 14 - 22AWG, up to 13A. The high temperature silicone seals are said to provide superior, long-lasting performance and wedge locks to ensure proper contact alignment and retention. 

Amphenol LTW (ALTW), offers a wide range of products for use in the lighting industry, including X-Lok (push lock and blind mate), HS-Lok (push-pull and blind mate), circular lock bayonet and threaded, M12/M8 shielded series, FICX series, SSL series, the FLO series as well as protective vents. It also has a comprehensive range of protective vents. Available in various sizes and materials, including plastic, metal and stainless steel, these protective vents feature different air permeability and are ratedIP67.

The HS-Lok is a push-lock connector designed to meet IP68 waterproof protection and rate to UL-F1 UV resistance. It can be used both indoors and outdoors. It features audible feedback, guided key design and easy assembly for blind mating. The HS-Lok is UL2238 and UL50e compliant and rated to 5A for low voltage power and data transmissions. This connector includes two to six pin configurations and hybrid (Power + Data) to suit most requirements.

LTW X-Lok push lock and blind mate connectors are available in four different sizes for power, signal and hybrid applications. These fast, simple and reliable connections are available in receptacle, overmoulded and field installable designs in solder, crimp or screw-in terminations.

The circular series offers a comprehensive range of circular connectors. They are available in more than five commonly used sizes, including plastic and metal versions, and offer lock bayonet for quicker locking and threaded-type that are more suitable for higher vibration application. UL certified or UL recognised from 2P to 31P for power, hybrid, data and signal, these field installable versions feature solder, crimp and screw-in terminals. A wide range of accessories are available for this series.

M12/M8 shielded series meet IEC and UL standards. Used to resist electro-interference (EMI) as it transmits signals and maintains its data quality, the M12 shielded cable connectors are available in A, B and D code. These connectors are waterproof, provide anti-corrosion protection and offer both PVC and PU cable jackets. 

The FICX series is compliant with UL 2238 standards to extend industrial high demand for cable assemblies for control and signal distribution. These connectors feature a simple screw termination, are waterproof, are suitable for a wide range of cable OD with color seals and come in a variety of joiner types like in-line and T-shaped from 2 to 5 pin. 

The SSL is a waterproof and non-waterproof connector s developed for LED lighting and non-lighting applications. Its low profile design aims to minimise or eliminate field wiring and reduce labour time, as well as facilitating any maintenance job. They come in wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, board-to-board and an option for indoor and outdoor applications.

The FLO series is the latest family of full metal and shielded push-pull connectors that can intermate with either Fischer, Lemo or ODU waterproof and non-waterproof series. These connectors come in various sizes and in as many contacts as the size will allow, meeting high specifications and the requirements of outdoor environments.