Class 1E qualified connector with quick connect 1/4 turn bayonet
coupling designed to operate safely during normal and seismic conditions
in various applications in the reactor containment buildings.
High sealing level
✓
✓
✓
✓
Submersion: 6 m of water; 24 hrs
Jet spray: 0,1MPa; 1 min
5
Temperature range: -10 to 70°C (1 to 1
4
58°F)
Radiation: 25 MRads at 20°C (68°F)
Salt spray resistance: 168 hrs
Environmental performances
Accident testing
Operating Basis Earthquake (OBE): 3g ZPA
Safe Shutdown Earthquake (SSE): 6g ZPA
Qualification standards
EDF HM63 / 7195, Class 1E K2;
RCC-E 1993 & 2002
8N45 Series
Reactor Containment Certified Connectors
Description
• Class 1E qualified connectors
• Quick connect ¼ turn bayonet coupling
• High shielding performances
• Qualification standards:
- H-M2A-2007-01
218-FR
- RCC-E 2005
Applications
• Instrumentation, sensors, probes
• Mandatory for new EPR programs
Technical features
Electrical
• Current rating: 1 A max
1
• Peak current: 50A / 30ms
• Test Voltage rating: 2000 Vrms
• Insulation Resistance:
≥
5000 MΩ under
500 Vdc
• Contact resistance: 5 mΩ
• Shielding resistance:
≤
20 mΩ
Mechanical
• Mating / Unmating effort: 0,1 daN.m
2
• Endurance: 500 mating / unmating
• Cable clamp resistance:
Traction 50 N / Torsion 0,5 Nm
Environmental
• Ambient temperature:
-10 to 70°C (1 to 1
4
58°F)
• Max temperature: 85°C (185°F)
• Ambient humidity: 75% max.
• Cumulated radiation: 250 kGy (25 MRads) /
70°C (1
58°F)
• Dry heat test: 40°C (104°F) / 93% HR / 504h
• Salt spray resistance: 168h
• Protection against water penetration:
- IP X6
- IP 68
Seism / Vibration
• Seism:
- Operating Basis Earthquake (OBE): 3g ZPA
- Safe Shutdown Earthquake (SSE): 6g ZPA
• Vibration (Sine): 10 to 2000Hz; 0,35 mm; 5g
Materials
& Plating
Connector Part
Shells
Stainless Steel
Nickel (locally)
Insulator & grommet
Silicon
/
Seals
Silicon
/
Contacts
Copper alloy
(Zinc / Lead)
Gold over nickel
Material
Plating
2
8N45 Series
Reactor Containment Certified Connectors
Features & benefits
Class 1E Safety Connectors
Designed and manufactured according to RCC-E code
8N45 Series connectors meet the design and manufacturing rules of AFCEN’s RCC-E code, which stands as one
of the major worldwide references for safety electrical equipments of nuclear islands.
K2 Qualified for 40 years operation
8N45 Series connectors are K2 qualified according to RCC-E, which means they are suitable for use on safety
related equipments inside reactor building, under normal and seismic conditions. The qualified lifetime of 8N45
Series connectors is 40 years.
Approved quality assurance program
SOURIAU quality assurance program meets International & Nuclear standards:
• ISO/EN 9001: 2000
• ISO 1
7025
• SGAQ DIN-DPN 2004-04
• Q/N/100, Q/N/200, Q/N/300
• KTA 3507
• NQA-1-1994 & NQA-1a-1995
• 10 CFR50 Appendix B
• 10 CFR21
Applications
SOURIAU 8N45 series connectors are designed to be used for various applications in the
reactor containment building
• Instrumentation
• Control
Field proven
Used in main power plants
SOURIAU 8N45 Series has been extensively used in more than 60 PWR plants
(all types including 900, 1
300, 1
450 MW reactors).
40 years experience
With 40 years of successful usage without any failure experienced in the field,
the 8N45 Series guarantees a safe and reliable connection in the reactor
containment building.
3
8N45 Series
Reactor Containment Certified Connectors
Receptacle & backshell details
8N45 Square flange receptacle
2 types of receptacle backshells are available:
• Simple backnut (represented & described hereunder)
• Straight with cable clamp and sealing gland (refer to plug description
on next page)
F
G
H
ØA
11
21
16,00
20,00
B
33,50
33,50
C
15,40
15,40
D
24,00
27,00
ØE
18,60
22,60
ØF
3,2
3,2
ØG
19,00
23,00
H
H
18,00
21,00
Contact layouts
8N45 11
8N45 21
3#16
3 Contacts Size 16
7 # 16
7 contacts size 16
4
8N45 Series
Reactor Containment Certified Connectors
Plug & backshell details
8N45 Plug details
2 types of plug backshells are available
• Simple backnut (refer to receptacle description on
previous page)
• Straight with cable clamp and sealing gland (described
hereunder)
Type *
1
1
21
21
51
21
A
80
80
80
ØB
22,50
22,50
26,50
Ø C min
7,50
10,50
10,50
Ø C max
9,50
1
2,00
1
2,00
D
23,00
23,00
23,00
* 2 types of straight backshells
with cable clamp and sealing
gland are available for shell
size 1 depending on cable
1
diameter
Ordering information
Product Series
Shell Size / Contact Layout
1
(3 contacts)
1
21
(7 contacts)
1: Receptacle
8: Plug
1:
Pin
5:
Socket
25:
Backnut
21*:
Straight backshell (Shell size 1 & 21)
1
51*:
Straight backshell (Shell size 1 only)
1
Blank:
K2 qualified product according to RCC-E code
NC:
Non-classified product
Blank:
Standard packaging
20:
Long duration packaging - without chlorine
8N45S
1
1
1
1
21
_
_
Shell Type
Contact Type
Backshell / Interface Type
Classification**
Packaging
* See definition table p.6 - ** K2 connectors are manufactured with specific traceability and delivered with End of Manufacturing Report, according to RCC-E code. NC connectors are
manufactured with standard traceability and delivered with Certificate of Conformity only.
Design and implementation of a new digital temperature measurement circuitSheng Na1, Liu Zhijun1, Zeng Fantai1, Xiu Na2 (1. School of Information Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 25...
Dear friends, the registration for LC measurement tools has been open for 5 days, and there are only two days left. Are you decisive, brave, and do not hesitate to register?At present, including me, a...
We are all familiar with the Android system, but we may not be so clear about the origin of the Android system. Let Zhuoyue Education take you to understand it.Android is a company in the United State...
On August 23rd, Geely's subsidiary, Jiyao Tongxing, announced it has the industry's largest advanced production capacity for tandao
batteries
, with eight production bases across China. Jiy...[Details]
When you are happily watching NBA or football, your wife asks you to turn off the lights in the bedroom. Would you be depressed? Of course, unless you are not afraid of your wife.
Now you are ...[Details]
The structure of an LCD TV primarily consists of the LCD display module, power module, driver module (primarily including the main driver board and tuner board), and keypad module. LCD display modu...[Details]
Definition of interactive projection system:
Interactive projection systems, also known as multimedia interactive projection, are available in floor, wall, and tabletop interactive projection....[Details]
introduction
The concept of the smart home is gradually developing and gaining market acceptance. We believe its ultimate form lies in the interconnection of all home appliances through open i...[Details]
Smartphones have become essential digital devices, and the growing number of smartphone-centric applications is enriching people's lives. As users, they desire a better app experience and a wider r...[Details]
Keysight Technologies is combining its electromagnetic simulator with Synopsys' AI-driven RF design migration flow to create an integrated design flow for migrating from TSMC's N6RF+ process techno...[Details]
Plessey Semiconductors has been acquired by Haylo Labs, which was established in March last year with a $100 million, five-year loan from Chinese technology company Goertek.
Haylo Labs w...[Details]
Recently, Joyson Electronics has made positive progress in the core technology research and development of the robot's "brain and brain" and key components, and launched the industry's first integr...[Details]
Preface
Low-voltage motors are widely used in nonferrous metallurgical plants. Their abnormal operation not only impacts normal production but can also threaten human life. Therefore, providin...[Details]
Shenzhen Baowei Power Supply high frequency pure sine wave power, communication inverter power supply has two communication interfaces, RS232 and R485 interfaces, their functions and characteristic...[Details]
Methods of DC motor speed regulation:
1. The voltage regulator can be used to change the input voltage and speed directly, which is often used for large kilowatt-level motors.
2. Thyristo...[Details]
Introduction: In digital circuit calculations, there is no concept of decimal points. You know where the decimal is, but the circuit does not know where the decimal point is. Therefore, you need to...[Details]
The fracture mechanism is stress concentration, which typically occurs at the capacitor lead pins or pad connection points, as shown in the figure. Under vibration, the capacitor lead pins and pad ...[Details]
1. Introduction
In 2015, Apple's new MacBook and Apple Watch both featured force-sensing technology, which Apple calls Force Touch. Each time a user presses the touchpad, the device not only p...[Details]