Charging connectors LV160 series
LV160 series connectors exceed the requirements of standard EN 1175-1 and meet all current demands of manufacturers and users of modern battery-powered machines and systems, such as materials handling and lifting vehicles, vehicle batteries, battery chargers, and backup systems of uninterruptible power supplies.
The LV160 series is available with the option, as patented by Schaltbau, for batteries featuring a commercial electrolyte circulation system.
Innovative contact design

Features
- Higher ampacity of main contacts
- Improved resistance to acids and extremes of temperature
- Option for electrolyte circulation systems
- Integrated interlocking
- Keying to DIN 43589-1
- Modular design
- Intermateable with systems of other manufacturers
- Standards: DIN40050-9, EN 1175-1, ISO/DIS20898,
DIN43589-1, UL-listed
Specifications
| Number of contacts | 2 main contacts, 2 aux. contacts, optional: 2 pilot contacts or air tube adapter or multifunctional adapter |
| Rated current main contacts | 250 A |
| Rated current pilot contacts | 20 A |
| Rated voltage | 150 V DC |
| Rated voltages for keying | «T» (green) dry-cell battery, «N» (grey) wet-cell battery, «U» (yellow) vehicle universal |
| Rated voltages for keying | 24 / 36 / 48 / 72 / 80 / 96 V |
| Main contacts, wire cross-section | 50 / 35* / 25* mm² (*with reducing bushing) |
| Aux. and pilot contacts, wire cross-section | 2,5 mm² |
| Modular adapters | Yes, adapters for pilot contacts or air blow-in system opional |
| Protection (EN 60529) | IP23 |
| Temperature range | -40° C ... +110° C |
| Contact terminal type | Main contacts: W-crimping, aux. and pilot contacts: crimping |
| Contact material | E-Cu, silver plated |
| Shell material | PBT GF30 (free of PBB and PBDE) with integreated strain relief |
| Shells, flammability rating | UL 94-V0 |
| Handle, type | Black / red |
| Handle, colour | Screw-on handle / snap-on handle |
| Coupling | Integrated interlocking |