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    DC to AC Inverters

    Use DC voltage to power devices that run on AC voltage. Also known as converters, they prevent damage from overloads.
    Single Phase—Screw-Terminal Input and Plug-In Output
    Image of Product. With 3 Outlets. Front orientation. Inverters. DC to AC Inverters, Single Phase—Screw-Terminal Input and Plug-In Output, 3 Outlets.
    Image of Product. With 4 Outlets. Front orientation. Inverters. DC to AC Inverters, Single Phase—Screw-Terminal Input and Plug-In Output, 4 Outlets.
    Image of Specification. NEMA 5-15 Socket. Front orientation. NEMA 5-15. DC to AC Inverters.

    With 3 Outlets

    With 4 Outlets

    NEMA

    5-15

    Socket

    Voltage
    Output
    No. of
    Outlets
    Input,
    V DC
    Output,
    V AC
    Power,
    W
    Current,
    amp
    Socket
    Connection
    NEMA
    Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Step-Up Voltage
    3121207005.83-Slot Straight5-15
    		2.8"5"8.2"6987K290000000
    4121201,0008.33-Slot Straight5-15
    		4.3"6"13"6987K42000000
    4121201,800153-Slot Straight5-15
    		4"6"15"6987K23000000
     

    DC to AC Inverters for Sensitive Electronic Loads

    These inverters produce AC output that most closely resembles clean, stable AC-generated power. Also known as converters, they prevent damage from overloads, short circuits, and overheating.
    Single Phase—Plug-In Input and Plug-In Output
    Image of Product. With Vehicle Input Plug. Front orientation. Inverters. DC to AC Inverters for Sensitive Electronic Loads, Single Phase—Plug-In Input and Plug-In Output, Vehicle.
    Image of Specification. NEMA 5-15 Socket. Front orientation. NEMA 5-15. DC to AC Inverters for Sensitive Electronic Loads.

    With Vehicle Input Plug

    NEMA

    5-15

    Socket

    Voltage
    Output
    No. of
    Outlets
    Input,
    V DC
    Output,
    V AC
    Power,
    W
    Current,
    amp
    Socket
    Connection
    NEMA
    Type
    Input Plug
    Connection
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Step-Up Voltage
    1121201251.13-Slot Straight5-15
    		Vehicle2.2"4.9"7.9"70555K110000000
     
    Single Phase—Wire Leads Input and Plug-In Output
    Image of Product. With Wire Leads. Front orientation. Inverters. DC to AC Inverters for Sensitive Electronic Loads, Single Phase—Wire Leads Input and Plug-In Output.
    Image of Specification. NEMA 5-15 Socket. Front orientation. NEMA 5-15. DC to AC Inverters for Sensitive Electronic Loads.

    With Wire Leads

    NEMA

    5-15

    Socket

    Voltage
    Output
    No. of
    Outlets
    Input,
    V DC
    Output,
    V AC
    Power,
    W
    Current,
    amp
    Socket
    Connection
    NEMA
    Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Step-Up Voltage
    1241201251.13-Slot Straight5-15
    		2.2"4.9"7.9"70555K170000000
     
    Single Phase—Stud-Terminal Input and Plug-In Output
    Image of Product. With Stud Terminals. Front orientation. Inverters. DC to AC Inverters for Sensitive Electronic Loads, Single Phase—Stud-Terminal Input and Plug-In Output.
    Image of Specification. NEMA 5-15 Socket. Front orientation. NEMA 5-15. DC to AC Inverters for Sensitive Electronic Loads.

    With Stud Terminals

    NEMA

    5-15

    Socket

    Voltage
    Output
    No. of
    Outlets
    Input,
    V DC
    Output,
    V AC
    Power,
    W
    Current,
    amp
    Socket
    Connection
    NEMA
    Type
    Stud
    Size
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Step-Up Voltage
    2121206005.13-Slot Straight5-15
    		5/16"3.6"7.7"12.1"70555K130000000
    2121201,1009.53-Slot Straight5-15
    		5/16"3.6"7.7"15"70555K1400000000
     

    DC to AC Inverter Cords

    Image of Product. With One Outlet. Front orientation. Inverters. DC to AC Inverter Cords, Total of 1 Outlets.
    Image of Product. With Two Outlets and One USB-A Port. Front orientation. Inverters. DC to AC Inverter Cords, Total of 2 Outlets, USB-A.

    With One Outlet

    With Two Outlets and One USB-A Port

    Image of Product. With Two Outlets, One USB-A Port, and One USB-C Port. Front orientation. Inverters. DC to AC Inverter Cords, Total of 2 Outlets, USB-A, USB-C.
    Image of Specification. NEMA 5-15 Outlet. Front orientation. 5-15. DC to AC Inverter Cords.

    With Two Outlets, One USB-A Port, and

    One USB-C Port

    NEMA

    5-15

    Outlet

    Plug these cords into a vehicle socket to charge devices that run on AC voltage. Also known as converters, they prevent damage from overloads.
    Vehicle
    Connection
    Straight-Blade
    Connection
    USB Connection
    Body
    Color
    Total No.
    of Outlets
    Voltage,
    V DC
    End
    Shape
    NEMA
    Type
    Voltage
    Wattage
    End
    Shape
    Current
    Type (No.
    of Ports)
    End
    Shape
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Includes
    Body
    Cord
    Each
    112Straight5-15
    		120V AC150 WStraight———3 1/21 3/4"3 3/4"5 3/4"—RedBlack6987K35000000
    212Straight5-15
    		120V AC425 WStraight2.1 ampUSB-A (1)Straight22 5/8"5"6 1/2"Battery Cable with Alligator ClipsYellow/WhiteYellow6987K3600000
    212Straight5-15
    		120V AC400 WStraight2.4 amp
    3 amp    		USB-A (1)
    USB-C (1)    		Straight32 1/2"5 3/4"7"Battery Cable with Alligator ClipsBlack/YellowBlack6987K2400000
     

    DC to AC Inverters for Motor Loads

    Provide AC power to devices that temporarily draw high output, such as motors. These inverters are designed to withstand starting surges up to twice the power output rating. Also known as converters, they prevent damage from overloads.
    Single Phase—Plug-In Input and Plug-In Output
    Image of Product. With Vehicle Input Plug. Front orientation. Inverters. DC to AC Inverters for Motor Loads, Single Phase—Plug-In Input and Plug-In Output.
    Image of Specification. NEMA 5-15 Socket. Front orientation. NEMA 5-15. DC to AC Inverters for Motor Loads.

    With Vehicle Input Plug

    NEMA

    5-15

    Socket

    Voltage
    Output
    No. of
    Outlets
    Input,
    V DC
    Output,
    V AC
    Power,
    W
    Current,
    amp
    Socket
    Connection
    NEMA
    Type
    Input Plug
    Connection
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Step-Up Voltage
    411 to 1512037513-Slot Straight5-15
    		Vehicle2.4"4.2"6"76815K86000000
     
    Single Phase—Screw-Terminal Input and Plug-In Output
    Image of Product. With Screw Terminals. Front orientation. Inverters. DC to AC Inverters for Motor Loads, Single Phase—Screw-Terminal Input and Plug-In Output.
    Image of Specification. NEMA 5-15 Socket. Front orientation. NEMA 5-15. DC to AC Inverters for Motor Loads.

    With Screw Terminals

    NEMA

    5-15

    Socket

    Voltage
    Output
    No. of
    Outlets
    Input,
    V DC
    Output,
    V AC
    Power,
    W
    Current,
    amp
    Socket
    Connection
    NEMA
    Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Step-Up Voltage
    2121201,25010.43-Slot Straight5-15
    		7"8.8"9"6987K910000000
     

    Backup Power Supplies for Facility Lights

    Backup Power Supplies
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Backup Power Supplies. Backup Power Supplies for Facility Lights, Backup Power Supplies.
    Turn your facility lights into emergency lights—no need for generators or separate backup lights. Also known as battery inverters, these power supplies detect outages and shift your lights to battery power. To comply with UL 924 and help you meet NFPA standards, they activate your lights at full brightness for at least 90 minutes, even if they’re off or dimmed. A low-voltage disconnect extends the life of the battery by switching it off before it’s fully drained.
    An LED indicator tells you whether your lights are using primary or backup power. The indicator also tells you when these power supplies require maintenance. They have a manual test switch, so you can test them without disrupting the power.
    If you have more than one circuit, you’ll need to add a relay to bypass dimmers and on/off controls across circuits. You can also wire these relays to your fire alarm. Pull the alarm to activate lights to full brightness during emergencies, even without an outage. Also known as automatic load control relays.
    Maximum Recommended Power—Maximum recommended power is the total wattage of connected devices that these power supplies can support.
    Overall
    Mounting
    Holes
    Housing
    Wattage,
    W
    Max. Recommended
    Power, W
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Output Voltage,
    V AC
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Battery
    Test Type
    Run Time,
    hr.
    Trip Time,
    sec.
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Features
    Specifications Met
    Each
    3535120 to 277120, 27719 7/8"2 3/4"2 7/8"Manual1.55No45/32"SteelGray32 to 120Remote Test Switch and LED Indicator, Low-Voltage DisconnectNFPA 70, NFPA 101 7.8.1.2.2, UL 924, UL Listed, C-UL Listed8197N260000000
    5050120 to 277120, 27722 1/2"2 3/4"3"Manual1.55No45/32"SteelGray32 to 120Remote Test Switch and LED Indicator, Low-Voltage DisconnectNFPA 70, NFPA 101 7.8.1.2.2, UL 924, UL Listed, C-UL Listed8197N21000000
    Relays
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Backup Power Supplies. Backup Power Supplies for Facility Lights, Relays, Unthreaded Through-Hole Mount.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Power Supplies. Backup Power Supplies for Facility Lights, Relays, Fastener Mount.

    Unthreaded

    Through-Hole

    Mount

    Fastener Mount

    Relays have an LED indicator that tells you if your lights are using primary or backup power and when these relays require maintenance. They also have a test switch to make sure the system is working.
    Unthreaded Through-Hole Mount—Relays that mount into an unthreaded through hole install into knockouts in junction boxes and light fixtures.
    Fastener Mount—Fastener-mount relays are ideal when space is tight or you want to hide your relay. They fit inside a ballast channel to keep everything contained within your fixture housing.
    Overall
    Mounting
    Holes
    Wire
    Lead
    Conduit
    Connection
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Output Voltage,
    V AC
    Control Current,
    mA
    Switching
    Current, amp
    Max. Switching
    Voltage, V AC
    Mechanical
    Life Cycles
    Trip Time,
    sec.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Battery
    Test Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Lg.
    No.
    of
    Gender
    Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Features
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specifications Met
    Each
    1 Circuit Controlled with 1 Off (Normally Open)—SPST-NO
     
    Unthreaded Through-Hole Mount
    120 to 277120 to 2771182027710,000,0000.0184"4"1 3/4"ManualYes40.19"16"6Male1/2
    		NPT
    		-30 to 140Test Switch, LED IndicatorNEMA 1
    		NFPA 101 7.8.1.2.2, UL 924, UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked8197N120000000
     
    Fastener Mount
    120 to 277120 to 2771181027710,000,0000.0181 3/4"4 3/4"1 1/4"ManualNo20.19"16"10———-30 to 140Test Switch, LED IndicatorNEMA 1
    		NFPA 101 7.8.1.2.2, UL 924, UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked8197N13000000
     
    Remote Testing Buttons for Relays
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches.
    Add a remote testing button to test relays behind the wall or ceiling. Install it directly onto the ceiling or into a standard 4" × 4" round or octagonal junction box.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Material
    Color
    Wire
    Connection
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Specs.
    Met
    Certification
    Each
    4"PlasticWhiteScrew TerminalYesUL 924C-UL Listed, CE Marked, UL Listed
    		8197N11000000

    Sensor Signal Adapter Cords

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Sensor Signal Adapter Cords.
    Image of Specification. 5-Pole A Code. Front orientation. 5 Poles.

    5-Pole

    A Code

    Send data between sensors and receivers that have different signal types. These cords change the output signal from PNP to NPN. They connect your sensor to equipment with an M12 connection. Since they’re A coded, these cords work with most AC and DC systems. They’re also used to connect sensors to IO Link controllers and within fieldbus systems, such as Profibus and DeviceNet.
    These cords were designed with tough industrial applications in mind. Insulated with polyurethane, they bend easily without cracking, and they won’t break down from oil or coolants. They’re IP rated to block out water if briefly submerged or sprayed during high-pressure washdowns. With a 90° elbow socket, these cords sit flush against equipment, so they fit behind machinery and in other tight spaces. The socket has internal threads that keep it from shaking loose due to vibration.
    To determine the signal output of your sensor, use a tester (not included).
    Signal
    Type
    Socket
    Cord
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of
    Poles
    Input
    Output
    Housing Thread
    Size
    Face
    Dia.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Current,
    amp
    Voltage,
    V DC
    AWG
    OD
    Insulation
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Enclosure Rating
    Certification
    Color
    Each
    90° Elbow Socket (Internal Thread) × Wire Leads
     
    A-Coded—Unshielded
    1 Off
    		5PNPNPNM12 × 1 mm0.3"160.12422
    		0.43"Polyurethane Rubber
    		-10 to 140IP65, IP68, IP69K
    		CE Marked
    		Black5462N11000000
    1 On
    		5PNPNPNM12 × 1 mm0.3"160.12422
    		0.43"Polyurethane Rubber
    		-10 to 140IP65, IP68, IP69K
    		CE Marked
    		Black5462N1200000
     
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