PRG Controlling VARI-LITE Equipment Using DMX 512 - Manual (Page 11)

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Cable/Connector Terminology
This manual uses American wire gauge (AWG) measurements when describing cables and connectors.
For use in countries outside the U.S., or for assembling compatible cables, consult the AWG/Metric
Conversion Table given below for the appropriate metric equivalent.
CAUTION: Although maximum rated currents are 225A and 35A, we recommend that continuous
operating current does not exceed 150A and 20A respectively.
Other common terms used when describing cables and/or connectors are as follows:
European mains cable sizes [single core rubber insulation (HO-7RN-F)] are measured in cross-
sectional square millimeters. Commonly available sizes are 35 mm
2
( ∼150 Amp), 70 mm 2
( ∼250
Amp), and 95 mm 2 ( ∼300 Amp).
AWG Metric Max Rated Current
2/0 67.5 mm 2 225A
8/5
8.37 mm 2
(5 x 6.0 mm 2 )
35A
Term Definition
plug male connector
receptacle Female connector
Hubbell ® connector
five-pin, three phase connector (8/5)
Epic ® connector
six-pin, three phase connector (8/5)
Cam-Lok ® connector
single pole connector (2/0)