era-contact GmbH

UIC 558 VE

The connector is used in international transport for vehicles, including locomotives, and connects lines for remote switching, remote control and public address. Installation guarantees a nondestructive disconnection of plug and socket in the case of separation of two vehicles that have not been electrically decoupled. The connection corresponds to the regulations subject to UIC 558 VE (until 1994: UIC 568 VE).

Technical Data:

 

Norm:

UIC 558 VE

Number of poles:

13-pole / 18-pole

Contact connection:

Connection to socket contact: Crimp
Connection to pin contact: Crimp

Electrical data:

Rated voltage: 60 V
Rated current: 10 A

Safety lock

Yes

type of protection (EN 60529):

IP54 when not connected

Materials:

Plug housing: thermoplastic, glass-fibre reinforced
Receptacle housing: cast aluminium
Contact insert: thermoplastic, glass-fibre reinforced
Seals in the housing: elastomers
Contacts: copper alloy, coated

Temperature range:

-40 °C to +90 °C

Weights:

Plug (without cable): approx. 200 g
Connection socket: approx. 650 g