KHTN013-BK – KUPO CEE Form 16A 3-Pole Industrial Plug, 230V, IP44
IEC 60309 all-black industrial plug, 1.0 – 2.5mm² cable range, PA6 Nylon, nickel-plated brass, CE certified.
- Amperage rating: 16A
- Voltage: AC 220~250V, 3-pole (2P+E), 6h
- Connector type: Plug (inline male), IEC 60309
- Cable size: 1.0 – 2.5mm²
- Housing: Flame retardant PA6 Nylon, Black
- Contact material: Brass (nickel-plated)
- IP rating: IP44
- Operating temp: -25°C to 40°C
- Standard: IEC/EN 60309-1, IEC/EN 60309-2
- Compatibility: Intermates with all IEC 60309 connectors of matching rating
- Certifications: CE, RoHS, REACH
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CE marked per Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. Compliant with IEC/EN 60309-1: 1999 +A1:2007 +A2:2012 and IEC/EN 60309-2: 1999 +A1:2007 +A2:2012. RoHS compliant per Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. EU REACH Regulation No 1907/2006 Article 33(1). Operating temperature: -25 to 40 degrees Celsius. IP44 rated: protected against solid objects over 1mm and water splashes from all directions.
Fully intermates with all IEC 60309-compliant industrial plugs and sockets of matching amperage, voltage, and pole configuration. The standardized earth contact position (clock hour keying) prevents cross-mating between different voltage ratings, ensuring safe connection across multi-vendor installations.
Best suited for:
Film, television, and broadcast productions where colored housings may appear on camera, live event and concert touring power distribution, theater and studio installations requiring discreet connectors, and any entertainment industry application where visual inconspicuousness is preferred over voltage-coded color identification.
Product Description
Entertainment and broadcast environments need power connectors that perform to industrial standards while remaining visually inconspicuous under stage lighting. The KUPO KHTN013-BK is a 16A CEE form plug (inline male) designed to IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) 60309-1 and 60309-2 standards. Its flame-retardant PA6 (Polyamide 6) Nylon housing, nickel-plated brass contacts, and IP44 (Ingress Protection 44) splash-proof construction deliver the durability and safety needed for demanding 220-250V environments.
Key Features
- Protective earth engages first and releases last, ensuring the ground path is established before live contacts connect
- Keyed earth contact at the 6-hour clock position prevents cross-mating with incompatible voltage systems
- IP44 splash-proof housing provides protection against splashing water and solid objects larger than 1mm
- Tool-free bayonet twist-lock housing enables fast open/close access for wiring on busy jobsites
- Fully black housing eliminates reflections and blends seamlessly into dark stage environments, purpose-built for entertainment and live event production
- Nickel-plated brass contacts deliver corrosion resistance and reliable low-resistance connections at sustained 16A loads
- All terminal screws face the same direction for faster, more intuitive wiring
- Anti-loosening fin structure maintains a secure connection even under vibration
- Electrically identical to the standard Blue-coded 220-250V version, maintaining full IEC 60309 compliance while prioritizing visual discretion
- Rated for operation from -25 to 40 degrees Celsius
Certifications & Standards
- CE Marked: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
- IEC/EN 60309-1: 1999 +A1:2007 +A2:2012. General requirements for industrial plugs, socket-outlets and couplers
- IEC/EN 60309-2: 1999 +A1:2007 +A2:2012. Dimensional compatibility requirements for pin and contact-tube accessories
- RoHS Compliant: Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863
- REACH Compliant: Regulation No 1907/2006, Article 33(1) Obligation
- IP44 Splash-proof
Applications
- Temporary and permanent power distribution on construction sites
- General-purpose single-phase industrial and commercial power
- Shore power for boats and marinas
- Light industrial equipment and single workstation power
- Manufacturing lines and factory floor equipment connections
- Cable assemblies, extension leads, and portable equipment connections
- Stage, studio, and broadcast environments where low visual profile is required
Compatibility
The KUPO KHTN013-BK is manufactured to IEC 60309-1 and IEC 60309-2 standards, ensuring dimensional compatibility with CEE form connectors from all compliant manufacturers. The 6-hour clock position earth contact permits mating only with connectors of the same 220-250V voltage class, preventing cross-connections between incompatible electrical systems.
Voltage Color Convention
CEE form connectors use internationally standardized housing colors to indicate voltage class: Yellow for 110-130V, Blue for 200-250V, Red for 380-480V, and Black for 500-690V. The keyed clock position of the earth contact prevents cross-mating between different voltage systems, ensuring only compatible connectors can be joined. Always verify voltage and frequency compatibility with local electrical supply before installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: KUPO KHTN013-BK CEE Form Plug 16A 3P 220-250V (All-Black)
How is the KUPO KHTN013-BK configured and what specifications does it offer?
The KUPO KHTN013-BK is a 16A CEE form plug (inline male) with an all-black housing designed for entertainment and broadcast environments where visual discretion under stage lighting is essential. It features a 3-pole (2P+E) configuration that carries one live conductor, one neutral conductor, and one protective earth conductor. The flame-retardant PA6 (Polyamide 6) Nylon housing with nickel-plated brass contacts accepts cables from 1.0-2.5 mmsq. The IP44-rated housing measures 120 mm overall with a body diameter of 53.5 mm.
What built-in safety features does the KUPO KHTN013-BK provide?
As an inline male plug carrying 16A at 220-250V, the KHTN013-BK incorporates multiple layers of protection for safe field use. The keyed earth contact at the 6h clock position physically prevents cross-mating with connectors from incompatible voltage systems. The protective earth on this 3-pole (2P+E) connector always engages first and releases last, ensuring the ground path is established before any of the 2 remaining contacts connect. The IP44 (Ingress Protection 44) splash-proof rating protects this inline plug against water splashes and solid objects larger than 1mm during portable field use.
What determines the mating compatibility of the KHTN013-BK?
The KUPO KHTN013-BK is manufactured to IEC 60309-1 and IEC 60309-2 dimensional standards, ensuring full interoperability with CEE form connectors from all compliant manufacturers worldwide. To mate correctly, both connectors must share the same amperage rating (16A), voltage class (220-250V), pole configuration (3-pole (2P+E)), and earth contact clock position (6h). The clock position keying acts as a mechanical interlock: a 220-250V connector with a 6h earth position cannot physically engage with a connector keyed to a different clock position, preventing dangerous cross-connections between incompatible electrical systems. The all-black KHTN013-BK maintains the standard 6h clock position and is fully compatible with standard blue-coded 220-250V connectors. The housing color difference is purely aesthetic.
How do you open and wire the KUPO KHTN013-BK for cable assembly?
Open the bayonet twist-lock housing by rotating it counterclockwise, strip the cable conductors to the required length, insert each conductor into its corresponding terminal and tighten the terminal screws. All screws face the same direction for faster, more intuitive wiring. Close the housing by pressing and rotating clockwise until the bayonet locks engage. The KHTN013-BK accepts cables from 1.0-2.5 mmsq through a 15 mm cable entry opening. The overall body length is 120 mm with a body diameter of 53.5 mm. The IP44 protection is maintained when the housing is properly closed and the cable gland is correctly tightened.
What types of installations benefit most from the KHTN013-BK?
The all-black KHTN013-BK is purpose-built for entertainment and broadcast environments including stage lighting rigs, concert touring systems, broadcast trucks, and studio installations where the connector must blend into dark stage environments without causing reflections. Beyond entertainment, it serves the same light-duty applications as the standard blue-coded version: general-purpose industrial and commercial power, lighting circuits, workstation feeds, shore power for boats and marinas, and portable equipment connections.
How does the all-black KHTN013-BK differ from the standard blue KHTN013?
The KHTN013-BK is electrically identical to the standard KHTN013 in every specification: 16A, 220-250V, 3-pole (2P+E), 6h clock position, and IP44 protection. The only difference is the housing color. The standard version uses blue-coded housing per IEC 60309 voltage color convention, while the -BK variant uses a fully black housing that eliminates reflections and blends into dark stage environments. Entertainment professionals choose the -BK version when visual discretion is required, such as on-stage power distribution, broadcast studios, and concert touring rigs.
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