120V AC connector for light

[Ron Russell]

Hi,

I am looking for a connector that is as small as possible for power entry.

I have a Neutrik powercon M/F set but, the female panel mount requires more
than an inch depth!

The device I am working with has 1 inch depth, so the panel mount connector
can only be half that

to allow for wire connection clearance.

I have an IEC panel mount but, it doesn't lock.

Any suggestions ?

 

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I am looking for a connector that is as small as possible for power entry.

How much current do you need? Do you need a ground wire? If less than
2.5 A and no ground needed, you might use one of the two-pin connectors
that are commonly found on portable stereos, laptop power supplies, etc.
A Schurter 4300.0096 or 4300.0097 is only about half an inch behind the
panel and costs less than a dollar at Mouser. The matching cord is
about $4.

If your enclosure looks like this (use a fixed width font)
_________
/ /|
/________/ |
| | |
| | |
| |B| _
| A | / / 1"
|________|/ _/

it sounds like you want to put the connector at A. Can you put it at
B instead to get more depth?

If the 120 V AC is going to turn into something else inside the
enclosure, the classic solution is to move the power supply outside. In
a desperate case, you might use a wall-wart outside to get, say, 24 VAC,
a small coaxial power plug and jack, and then a transformer inside the
enclosure to get back to 120 V. This is probably only workable if you
need less than about 30 watts.

I have an IEC panel mount but, it doesn't lock.

The above connectors don't lock either. If you want locking you may
have to use a standard connector and provide your own clip or whatever
to hold the plug in.

You might also ask over in sci.electronics.components .

Matt Roberds