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New catalogue of more than 200 pages 5New retractable-sleeve plug Test & Measureline 6

The new PV plug connector generation Solarline 4

MC assembles cablesto your specifications 8

New Ø 10mm round plug connector,single-pole, insulated with bayonet locking Powerline 7

MC is Q1 supplier for Deutsche Bahn AG 10Modular plug connectors in railway technology Railwayline 11

High Magnetic Field Laboratory, FloridaApplication with MC-Multilams MultilamTechnology 12

PV application on stadium roofbp solar chooses MC Solarline 9

WebSite with new design 15

New FL3... plug connector fordata transfer in the BUS system Dockingline 6

25 Years of Multi-Contact France 1210 Years of Multi-Contact Benelux, new ManagementBueños Dias – Multi-Contact España 13

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Franco DelvecchioVice President,Sales & Marketing

Dear Readers,

The past year has been a very turbu-lent one (Iraq war, SARS), and in thecontinued absence of a world eco-nomic recovery the outlook is uncer-tain. Forecasts are constantly beingrevised downwards and investmentsare being postponed into the evermore distant future. In such difficulttimes, corporate fitness is vital for oursurvival.

This calls for a moti-vated staff who areable to accept chal-lenges and actaccordingly. Lookingthrough this com-pany magazine withthe many newproducts and appli-cations, I am proud

Dr. Peter DussChief Executive Officer

Thanks toouremployees

meet the needs of our customers.This is the strength which enablesus to maintain our position even ina harsh economic climate. I shouldlike to take this opportunity to thankour employees for their daily com-mitment, their inventiveness andtheir tireless efforts. They are ourcompany’s greatest capital and thereason why Multi-Contact has an ex-cellent worldwide reputation as aspecialist for all electrical contactproblems.

Yours sincerely

Dear Readers,

In my new position with overall responsi-bility for marketing and sales, I shouldlike to express my warmest greetings andtake this opportunity of introducing thefirst issue of the new magazine “plug-in”.

With the nameplug-in we wouldlike to invite you intoour world of plugconnectors and at

the same time keep you efficiently up-dated on new products and develop-ments in the customary fashion.

With the new design and the individualtheme sections “facts”, we wish to informyou in a simple, direct manner that tar-gets your special interests.

In order to conform as closely as possibleto the needs and wishes of our custom-ers, we would be grateful to receive anysuggestions you may have.

I hope you will like our new magazine,and wish you enjoyable reading.

Introducing thenew magazine

of what our team hasachieved.

They have shown that itis always possible to findnew niches and developproducts that ideally

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Panel junctionboxes

Plug connectorsand cable sets

Panel receptaclese.g. inverter connection

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The new solar plugconnector generation

Advantages of the new MC plug connectorExcellent long-term properties thanks to the MC-Multilam technology

Contact carriers from copper: • low electrical resistance

• optimum crimping

• optimum thermal behaviour

Tin-plated contact parts: • excellent contact characteristicscorrosion resistant

High current carrying capacity 30A

System voltage 1000 VDC

Temperature range -40° C to 90°C

Insulating material flame-resistant UL94-V0, UV and weather-resistant

Watertight IP67

Locking system • with protected snap-in mechanism

• can be released only by deliberate action

Safe cabling due to cable strain relief

Touching protection • IP2X and IEC 61032

Certificated • IEC 61215 and IEC 61646

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Reference No.1

AB200Ø 4mm test clip

MICROGRIP-XB0,63Miniature test connector

SPP4-AR/PFØ 4mm test probe withintegrated heavy-duty fuse

XDK-1033PDolphin clip specially designed to fit onØ 4mm test probes and test leads

XK-410Rigid, in-line Ø 4mm socketfor self-assembly

XM-BB/4Touch-protected adapter BNC/Ø 4mm

FMA12-PF/B4Ø 4mm flat test clip withintegrated heavy-duty fuse

XDLS-414Silicone-insulated Ø 4mm test clip leadwith dolphin clip

XDK-KELVINØ 4mm Kelvin test leadwith dolphin clip

XAKK-446Adapter lead with socket withearthing contact

The new

Test & Measureline

catalogue is here!

everything needed for

testing and measurement

in more than 200 pages

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Newretractable-sleeve plug XZGL-458

This plug has sufficient clearanceand creepage distances (see )to allow safe connection, in confor-mity with the standards, even toolder test devices not yet equippedwith safety sockets up to 600V,CATII*.

* applies to installation at one end oftouch-protected test leads

Test & Measureline

Application: e.g. for tong-test instrumentswithout safety sockets

New FL3... plug connectorfor data transfer in the BUS system fortool changers and docking systems

for Cu-BUS or LWL-BUS

The FL3... isservice friendly:Interchangeablecontact housing

Dockingline

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With the possibility of fit-ting a micro-switch on thepanel receptacles.

The couplings can also beequipped with a mechani-cal locking device whichcan be released only withthe use of a tool.

The plug connectors 10BVfulfil the requirements fordouble and/or reinforcedinsulation.

New plug connector series Ø 10mm

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More and more customers are opting forpre-assembled cables. You specify your wishessuch as marking, colour, cross-section, leadtype, fittings etc., and can be sure that all partsmatch correctly and are assembled in confor-mity with the regulations.

Ask us, we will be pleased to advise you.

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Professional cable assembly:

� Crimp sleeves and terminationsmade to measure

� Hexagonal crimping

� Smallest possible contact resistance

� Assured pull-out resistance

� Conforming to standards

� Long life

� Quality assurance (ISO 9001)

Multi-Contact assembles cablesto your specificationsWe have the experience and know-how for the professional anddependable production of pre-assembled cables

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Multi-Contact PV plug connectorin the Champions League

Solar power installation onthe grandstand roof of theSt. Jakob-Park in Basel,equipped with MC-PV plugconnectors.

Solarline

The annual production of around130 000 kWh exceeds the power re-quirements for the stadium lightingand is equal to the consumption offorty households.

150 kWp

F. DelvecchioVice PresidentSales & Marketing

A. HerreroProcurement managerbp solar

The tried and tested MC-plug connector technology from theSolarline division is still the solid choice of bp solar. With a newglobal agreement, the excellent cooperation between our compa-nies has been confirmed and even expanded.

This also applies to the new plug connectorgeneration which (after UL certification)will also be adopted all over the world bybp solar.

We thank bp solar for their confidence inMulti-Contact, and look forward to a long andsuccessful partnership.

bp solar choosesMulti-Contact

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Multi-Contactis a Q1 supplier

Following an audit of Multi-ContactDeutschland GmbH by DeutscheBahn AG, we have been given theassessment of top supplier.

The audit of production qualityand quality assurance resulted inthe rating of Q1 supplier!

This is a further confirmationthat we are on the right pathwith the extensive investmentsin quality assurance that wehave made in the past few years.

Railwayline



Modular plug connector for high-current junctionboxes in trains with single-axle drive

Allows simple electrical disconnec-tion for test and maintenance work.

Railwayline

A mechanical, coloured coding systemprevents phase transposition when connecting.

Standards:NFF 61-030: Electrical plug connectors for

railway rolling stock, general

NFF 16-102: Behaviour of material in case of fire

NFF 60-002: Tests with vibrations inrailway rolling stock

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High contact quality:Vibration-proof, lockable plugconnectors and sockets withMC-Multilams

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New General Manager

24-year-old Gwendolyn Broeckx (center) has been ap-pointed as the new General Manager of Multi-ContactBenelux.Her knowledge of electrical engineering is based on athorough training at the Technical University of Ghent.

With her enthusiasm and new ideas, she rapidly gainedthe confidence of the management.

We wish Mrs. Broeckx and her team every success andcongratulate them on the 10th anniversary of the com-pany’s foundation.

For more than 15 years we havebeen successfully represented inthe Spanish market by the firm ofCircutor.

In view of the steady increase indemand and excellent results, wehave decided to set up a companyof our own – the launch is due totake place on 1 September 2003.

By this step we intend to increase our proximity to the customer, take advan-tage of the potential for growth and better meet the exacting demands ofour clientele.

In close collaboration with the Stäubli Group, we shall be housed in the pre-mises of Stäubli Española in Sabadell near Barcelona. We should like to thankCircutor for our long and successful business relationship, and wish the newMC team, headed by Mr. Ramirez, every success in the future.

José A. RamirezResponsable División

10 Years of Multi-Contact Benelux

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Exams passedWe congratulate our train-ees Marcel Camadini andDavid Tschudin on havingsuccessfully passed theirapprenticeship final exam-inations.

It is hard to believe thatwe first introduced ourreaders to them only fouryears ago and that theyare now qualified profes-

sionals whom their train-ing at Multi-Contact hasequipped with the latestknowledge and experi-ence.

We wishMarcel Camadini andDavid Tschudin every suc-cess in their respective ca-reers as a polymechanicand a designer.

David TschudinDesigner

Marcel CamadiniPolymechanic

Trade fair dates

in Europe� Ineltec, Basle

2. Sep. – 5. Sep. 2003

� Eltefa, Stuttgart17. Sep. – 19. Sep. 2003

� HUSUMwind, Husum23. Sep. – 27. Sep. 2003

� Electrotechniek, Utrecht29. Sep. – 03. Oct. 2003

� Viet, Vienna30. Sep. – 03. Oct. 2003

� Elektrotechnik, Dortmund08. Oct. – 11. Oct. 2003

� Belektro, Berlin22. Oct. – 24. Oct. 2003

in USA and Canada� IEEE / PES 2003

Dallas / Texas07. Sep. – 10. Sep. 2003

� Power Systems World (PCIM)Long Beach, California04. Nov. – 06. Nov. 2003


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As part of the renewal and consistentapplication of the Multi-ContactCorporate Design, our website is alsogetting a facelift.

We have further developed our tried and testednavigation structures so as to provide still finerand more selective subdivisions. The productlines are also clearly identified with appropriatecolours.

Our varied media offering is subject to an over-arching concept which is aimed at making itsenormous information content easier to workwith. Be it in printed catalogues, CDs or thewebsite, we want to provide you with a cleardesign that makes for simple handling.

In rapid response to your feedback, our websitenaturally undergoes constant modifications andadditions. With this frequently used tool, weshould like to contribute towards simplifyingyour daily work.

We look forward to the future

Philippe MichelDesktop Publishing

WebSite with new design

Multi-Contact


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MC-CompaniesMulti-Contact AG BaselCH – 4123 Allschwil 1Fax +41/61/306 55 56e-mail: [email protected]://www.multi-contact.com

Multi-Contact Deutschland GmbHD – 79551 Weil am RheinFax +49/76 21/6 67 - 100e-mail: [email protected]

Multi-Contact Essen GmbHD – 45311 EssenFax +49/2 01/8 31 05 - 99e-mail: [email protected]

Multi-Contact France S.A.S.F – 68221 Hésingue CedexFax +33/3/89 69 27 96e-mail: [email protected]

Austria: Multi-ContactHandelsges.m.b.H. AustriaA – 3452 HeiligeneichFax +43/22 75/56 56 4e-mail: [email protected]

Multi-Contact Benelux N.V./S.A.B – 9830 Sint-Martens-LatemFax +32/9/281 07 55e-mail: [email protected]

Multi-Contact EspañaE – 08205 SabadellFax +34/93/712 42 56e-mail: [email protected]

Multi-Contact Italia S.r.l.I – 22070 Grandate (CO)Fax +39/031/56 52 62e-mail: [email protected]

Multi-Contact (U.K.) Ltd.Milton KeynesGB – Buckinghamshire MK8 OESFax +44/1908 26 20 80e-mail: [email protected]://www.multi-contact.co.uk

Multi-Contact USAU.S. HeadquartersSanta Rosa, CA 95403-8244Fax +1/707/575 - 7373e-mail: [email protected]://www.multi-contact-usa.com

Multi-Contact SEA(South East Asia) Pte. Ltd.Singapore 628461Fax +65/626 610 66e-mail: [email protected]

New Catalogue

Reference No.

Dockingline (B)FL3-... plug connectors for data transfer

Flyer, Edition 03.2003, 4 pages

Powerline (3)Round Connectors Ø 10mm

Catalogue, Edition 03.2003, 52 pages

Solarline (C)MC-Connector system for photovoltaic


Powerline (5)MC-Multilam plugs uninsulated

Ø 2mm, Ø 2,5mm, Ø 2,8mm, Ø 3mm, Ø 4mm


MinilineMiniature connectors for printed circuits and con-

necting leads Ø 0,5mm – Ø 2mm


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Test & MeasurelineTest Accessories


Test & Measureline (E)IEC regulations, infos on amendments

Flyer, Edition 07.2003

Test & Measureline (F)New retractable-sleeve plug XZGL-458


Test & Measureline (G)Component holder IP2X


Roboticline (B)New end housings with metric threaded cable

glands according to EN 50262


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