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FALCON SERIES
EX D CONNECTORS
Robust, explosion-proof, multi-pin
Ex d connectors for use in hazardous areas
Applications: Wellhead control panels, mobile skid units, oil and gas,
mining, tunnelling, offshore applications, steel processing, process plants,
portable equipment, mobile machinery
CONNECTIONS
YOU CAN TRUST
FROM TROLEX
The Falcon Series Connectors from Trolex have been engineered
for purpose to bring you the worlds most robust and easy to use
Ex d connection systems for heavy-duty power and data cables.
Incorporating live disconnect possibility in the hazardous area,
a virtually instantaneous connect/disconnect system, and a
making-off procedure that reduces assembly times from hours
to minutes, the new series connectors will save
you both time and money, and deliver connections that
you can really trust.
Who says Ex d Connectors are hard to use?
Contact us today for a demonstration of how weve solved the
problem.
Trolex:
e: sales@trolex.com
t: +44 (0) 161 483 1435
www.trolex.com
PEI Genesis (global authorized distributor):
e: sales@peigenesis.com
t: 1-800-642-8750
www.peigenesis.com
RAPID
ASSEMBLY
Reduce assembly time to a matter
of minutes instead of hours
The Falcon Series rear-loading assembly system allows
complete cable termination in just a few minutes and
requires no specialist tools or equipment.
The incoming cable is independently terminated on the
removable end-cap in the normal way and prepared ready
for connecting the cores to the contact insert.
A cutting gauge is incorporated to ensure that the cable
conductors are trimmed to the optimum length. Connections
can be crimped or soldered and easily hand assembled into
the double-insulated contact cartridge. The cartridge is then
simply loaded into the rear of the connector and fixed in place
with two cap-head screws to complete the operation.
This two-point radial fixing has the added benefit that
cable rotation is completely eliminated.
Terminate; load; fix; done - complete assembly
in a matter of minutes.
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RAPID
CONNECTION
LIVE
DISCONNECT
Engage or separate connectors
with live power applied
Falcon may be parted in the hazardous area for short periods
to allow maintenance or change out of equipment, following
normal risk assesment proceedures. The electrical power
source must originate from the socket side of the connector so
the socket can be user installed in either the plug or receptacle
to suit the application.
Alternatively, as all contact operations are contained within
full Ex d protection, pilot circuit interlocking can be employed
where regulation demands, to automatically isolate the
system before disconnection is completed.
DIRECT
BOX MOUNTING
Connect directly into Ex d and Ex e
enclosures and equipment
Fixed versions of the Falcon receptacles are equipped with
mounting bushes for direct fitting with Ex d or Ex e gland
entries. A flange mounting version is also available for surface
mounting onto Ex e enclosures. Electrical connections are fully
encapsulated for explosion protection with a choice of wire
length to suit the application.
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KEY
FEATURES
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3a
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TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Housing format:
25 mm contact insert
Housing material:
Cable entry:
0.5 kg
0.43 kg
0.4 kg
0.2 kg
0.17 kg
0.15 kg
Ex explosion protection:
Undergrouond mines (stainless steel versions only)
CML 15ATEX1143X
I M2
IECEx CML 15.0070X
Surface industry with explosive gas and
dust atmouspheres
CML 15ATEX1143X
IECEx CML 15.0070X
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II 2GD
Ex db I Mb
Ex db IIC T4 Gb
Ex tb IIIC T135C Db
CONTACT
INSERTS
The contact inserts are moulded in a high grade glass filled polymer. Mechanically interlocked male and female pairs
of inserts ensure maximum protection for the pins and sockets during engagement. They can be fitted in either
orientation in the plug housing or the receptacle housing and all pins are fully shrouded in all configurations.
Cable terminations:
Wire size:
Insert material:
Fire rating:
Contacts:
Insertion force:
Contact protection:
Contact resistance:
Test voltage:
Insulation:
Over voltage transients:
Protective earth connections:
Contact ways:
Maximum rated current
Rated voltage:
Maximum live disconnect voltage
Maximum total current (all contacts):
Load breaking current (up to 200 mating cycles):
Creepage and clearance: (IEC 60664-1)
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25 A
250 V ac
100 V dc
80 V ac
100 A
1A
2 mm
4
25 A
250 V ac
100 V dc
250 V ac
100 A
1A
5 mm
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PINS &
SOCKETS
Pins or sockets can be inserted into either the male or female inserts according to application preference. Connections
can be crimped or soldered, in two available wire sizes 1.5 or 2.5 mm2.
Protective Earth
A leading earth pin can be loaded into an insert, this is slightly longer than the standard pin and provides a first make,
last break safety earth connection. Internal earth terminals also permit the use of non-armoured cables.
INTRINSICALLY
SAFE CIRCUITS
All contact inserts are clearance compatible for use with approved intrinsically safe circuits up to 30 V where safety
circuits may be exiting an Ex d enclosure.
LIVE
DISCONNECT
Contact inserts for live disconnect applications are supplied with high clearance pins to maintain optimum
electrical separation.
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DIMENSIONS
TX3706.1 -Free Plug
45
Cable entry
M20 or M25
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ORDER REFERENCE
.19
.20
Aluminium
Stainless steel
.02
.01
Insert - 4 way
Insert - 10 way
.04
.10
Pins. standard
Sockets
Pins. Live disconnect
.01
.02
.03
.15
.25
.20
.25
.19
.20
Aluminium
Stainless steel
.02
.01
Insert - 4 way
Insert - 10 way
.04
.10
Pins. standard
Sockets
Pins. Live disconnect
.01
.02
.03
.15
.25
.20
.25
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ORDER REFERENCE
.19
.20
Aluminium
Stainless steel
.02
.01
Insert - 4 way
Insert - 10 way
.04
.10
Pins. standard
Sockets
Pins. Live disconnect
.01
.02
.03
.15
.25
Wire Length L - 1 m
Wire Length L - 2 m
Wire Length L - 3 m
.01
.02
.03
Mounting - flange
Mounting - M20
Mounting - M25
.01
.20
.25
A FREE PLUG engaged with a FREE RECEPTACLE to form a line connection in a cable run.
Free Receptacle
TX3706.2
Free Plug
TX3706.1
Fixed Receptacle
TX3706.3
A FREE PLUG engaged with a FIXED RECEPTACLE for terminating into an Ex d or Ex e housing.
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ORDER REFERENCE
Accessories
Mounting Clamp
Stainless steel/polypropylene:
TX3706.51
Earth pin
Increased insertion length for first make - last break
safety earth protection
1.5 mm2
P5609.23.01
2.5mm2
P5609.16.01
Pilot pin
Reduced insertion length for first break - last make
pilot circuit interlocking
1.5 mm2
P5609.23.02
2.5mm2
P5609.16.02
Checkpoint
Fitting a Earth pin or Pilot pin displaces a normal pin.
Ex d plug cap
Cover cap for combined Ex d and ingress protection
after live disconnect or
re-application of the power to a Plug
TX3706
Aluminium
TX3706.41
Stainless steel
TX3706.42
Ex d receptacle cap
Cover cap for combined Ex d and ingress protection
after live disconnect or
re-application of the power to a Receptacle
TX3706
Aluminium
TX3706.43
Stainless steel
TX3706.44
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CERTIFICATES
For full TX3706 certification information, including certificate numbers, downloads and conditions of safe use, refer to
the Trolex website.