DX Engineering DXE-PP-INS Instructions manual

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Anderson PowerPole® Connectors

15, 30 and 45 Amp

DXE-PP-INS Rev 2

General Information on PowerPole® Connectors

 Flat wiping contact system
 Interchangeable Genderless design
 Colored, Modular housings
 Polarized housings
 Wide product range - From 15 amps through 45 amps
 UL94 V-0 housing material, RoHS Compliant

Benefits

 Allows for minimal contact resistance at high current, wiping action cleans contact surface during disconnection.
 Simplifies assembly requirements.
 Allows customized multi-pole configurations with visual color coding to match wires.
 Prevents damage to connectors from being mated incorrectly.
 Allows versatility to choose product best suited to design requirements.

 Provides security in knowledge that the connector chosen meets strict UL flammability ratings.

The difference between the connectors is the internal contact type used. The housings
are the same size for either of the connectors. The 15 Amp connector is made for 16-20
AWG wire, while the 30 Amp connector is made for wires ranging from 16-12 AWG
and the 45 Amp contact is for 14-10 AWG wire.

1. Strip the wires 5/16".

2. Ensure sure the contacts are aligned properly. Crimp the contacts using the DXE-UT-CRMP2-PWR

PowerPole® crimp tool. When using the crimp tool, do not deform the contacts.

Soldering is optional (recommended).

3. The housings have built-in interlocking tabs so you can connect them together. Interlock one red housing and
one black housing as shown. Note how the ends of the housings are in the same direction as shown.

4. Insert the contacts into the housings (red or positive to red, black or ground to black) as shown. Make sure the
contacts are facing the proper way. Push them in all the way. When you hear the 'click', the contact is fully
seated in the housing.

Top View Top View Bottom view

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The above cut away view shows two PowerPole® housings connected to each other. This view shows how the
contacts face each other and the locking tabs that are internal to the housings.

Removing a contact

See diagram to right

- Insert thin screwdriver or the PowerPole PPA-111038G2

to force locking tab down as shown

- Gently pull contact and wire out

- Remove thin screwdriver or PowerPole PPA-111038G2

PPA-111038G2

Available Accessories for Anderson PowerPole® Connectors

DXE-PW-12 Red and Black, PVC Insulation, Two Conductor Zip Wire

- 12 AWG (65 strands of 30 AWG wire)

DXE-PW-10 Red and Black, PVC Insulation, Two Conductor Zip Wire

- 10 AWG (105 strands of 30 AWG wire)

DXE-UT-CRMP2-PWR Ultra-Grip Crimp Tool is a quality ratcheting steel crimper designed to require minimum effort

for maximum connector crimping results. This tool includes the DXE-UT-DIE-PP
crimp die for 15, 30 and 45 Amp Anderson PowerPole® connectors. The included

2.5 mm Allen wrench is used to change to optional die sets that cover the most

popular sizes of coaxial cables and crimp connectors in UHF Male/PL-259, Type N
and BNC connector sizes. The Ultra-Grip Crimp Tool has ergonomically shaped
dual color soft thermoplastic rubber grips for non-slip comfort. Made from high
quality carbon steel with a black oxide finish for corrosion resistance and
durability. Features high crimping quality that is repeatable with precision dies and
their integral locking mechanism. The safety crimp release helps eliminate rejected terminations due to incorrect positioning.

SUM-900031R - Automatic Wire Stripper/Crimper/Cutter, 24-10 Ga.
This wire stripper uses a spring-loaded design to make quick work of wires ranging from 24 to 10 gauge. Just

insert the wire, squeeze the handle, and listen for the click. That’s the sound of another perfect wire stripping

job performed in about 2 seconds - a fraction of the time it takes your pocket knife to do the same job. An
adjustable wire length guide helps you make uniform strips, and a built-in wire cutter and crimper helps you
complete your wiring job. Spring-loaded design, Strips wires ranging from 24 to 10 gauge, Built-in wire cutter
and crimper

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