Looking for R7B Power DIN PCB socket

[Richard Rasker]

Hello,

I'm designing a product which uses a 220W supply unit (8A @ 27V), and this
supply unit is equipped with a 4-pin Power DIN (a.k.a. R7B) connector.

Now the bummer is that the only suppliers for R7B PCB sockets I can find are
in China (e.g. http://en.dgsse.com/wproducts_content-16730.html ).

From my experience I know that deliveries from China often take a month or
more to arrive; also, most manufacturers only ship these items by the 1000
or more -- while I need perhaps a few dozen in the foreseeable future.

Does anyone know where I can get R7B PCB sockets in Western Europe or the
US? I tried Farnell and RS Components, but even though Farnel also sells
power supplies with R7B connectors, they don't have R7B sockets (which I
find a litlle strange -- how are people supposed to connect those
supplies?).

Please note that I need the heavy-duty type, with several amperes per
contact. A supplier in Poland also offers "4-pen power DIN", but those are
specified for 2A per contact max.

Also note that cutting off the R7B connector and replacing it with another
type is no option either, as that would void safety certifications etcetera
of the supply unit, making it impossible to sell (at least without having
it recertified myself etcetera).

Thanks in advance for any leads,

Best regards,

Richard Rasker

 

[TTman]

Does anyone know where I can get R7B PCB sockets in Western Europe or the
US? I tried Farnell and RS Components, but even though Farnel also sells
power supplies with R7B connectors, they don't have R7B sockets (which I
find a litlle strange -- how are people supposed to connect those
supplies?).

Please note that I need the heavy-duty type, with several amperes per
contact. A supplier in Poland also offers "4-pen power DIN", but those are
specified for 2A per contact max.

Also note that cutting off the R7B connector and replacing it with another
type is no option either, as that would void safety certifications
etcetera
of the supply unit, making it impossible to sell (at least without having
it recertified myself etcetera).

Thanks in advance for any leads,

Best regards,

Richard Rasker

Email them and ask if they have a European distributor that stocks that
part....

 

[Uwe Hercksen]

I'm designing a product which uses a 220W supply unit (8A @ 27V), and this
supply unit is equipped with a 4-pin Power DIN (a.k.a. R7B) connector.

Now the bummer is that the only suppliers for R7B PCB sockets I can find are
in China (e.g. http://en.dgsse.com/wproducts_content-16730.html ).

From my experience I know that deliveries from China often take a month or
more to arrive; also, most manufacturers only ship these items by the 1000
or more -- while I need perhaps a few dozen in the foreseeable future.

Does anyone know where I can get R7B PCB sockets in Western Europe or the
US? I tried Farnell and RS Components, but even though Farnel also sells
power supplies with R7B connectors, they don't have R7B sockets (which I
find a litlle strange -- how are people supposed to connect those
supplies?).

Hello,

you may ask that question in the group de.sci.electronics too, german
language is not necessary, english is understood also.

Bye

 

[Jamie]

Email them and ask if they have a European distributor that stocks that
part....

I think using the term "Power Entry Module" will yield much more results.

 

[Richard Rasker]

Email them and ask if they have a European distributor that stocks that
part....

I have sent e-mails to several Chinese suppliers, but so far, no replies
materialized. They're probably not interested in selling just a few hundred
of these cheap parts to an unknown hardware developer.

Richard Rasker

 

[Richard Rasker]

Do those have the same size contacts as the power supply you want to
use?

I don't know - I can't find any datasheets on these connectors, and so far,
the Chinese suppliers haven't responded to my requests for information in
this respect.

Richard Rasker

 

[Geo]

Hello,

I'm designing a product which uses a 220W supply unit (8A @ 27V), and this
supply unit is equipped with a 4-pin Power DIN (a.k.a. R7B) connector.

Now the bummer is that the only suppliers for R7B PCB sockets I can find are
in China (e.g. http://en.dgsse.com/wproducts_content-16730.html ).

Have you tried Toby?
e.g:-
http://www.toby.co.uk/content/catalogue/products.aspx?series=KPJX-xS-x
Datasheet says 7.5A

 

[TTman]

Have you tried Toby?
e.g:-
http://www.toby.co.uk/content/catalogue/products.aspx?series=KPJX-xS-x
Datasheet says 7.5A

Toby are good, happy to supply samples and sell small quantities...

 

[Richard Rasker]

Have you tried Toby?
e.g:-
http://www.toby.co.uk/content/catalogue/products.aspx?series=KPJX-xS-x
Datasheet says 7.5A

OK, this looks very promising in all respects, I'll contact them first thing
tomorrow morning.

Thanks!

Richard Rasker

 

[legg]

Hello,

I'm designing a product which uses a 220W supply unit (8A @ 27V), and this
supply unit is equipped with a 4-pin Power DIN (a.k.a. R7B) connector.

Now the bummer is that the only suppliers for R7B PCB sockets I can find are
in China (e.g. http://en.dgsse.com/wproducts_content-16730.html ).

From my experience I know that deliveries from China often take a month or
more to arrive; also, most manufacturers only ship these items by the 1000
or more -- while I need perhaps a few dozen in the foreseeable future.

Does anyone know where I can get R7B PCB sockets in Western Europe or the
US? I tried Farnell and RS Components, but even though Farnel also sells
power supplies with R7B connectors, they don't have R7B sockets (which I
find a litlle strange -- how are people supposed to connect those
supplies?).

Please note that I need the heavy-duty type, with several amperes per
contact. A supplier in Poland also offers "4-pen power DIN", but those are
specified for 2A per contact max.

Also note that cutting off the R7B connector and replacing it with another
type is no option either, as that would void safety certifications etcetera
of the supply unit, making it impossible to sell (at least without having
it recertified myself etcetera).

Thanks in advance for any leads,

What model of power supply?

I'd check with the vendor - these types of articles always offer PSU
mfrs and distributors a chance to make reasonable money on low volume
sales of bits and pieces.

RL

 

[Richard Rasker]

What model of power supply?

I'd check with the vendor - these types of articles always offer PSU
mfrs and distributors a chance to make reasonable money on low volume
sales of bits and pieces.

That's what I checked first of all -- but none of the vendors of power
supplies with said R7B connector (e.g. Farnell) is able to offer the
appropriate PCB jack. Which is kind of stupid, because they sell supplies
that no-one around here can connect to, at least not easily.

Richard Rasker