What Is a PowerCON Cable?

What Is a PowerCON Cable?Essential Locking Power Connector for Events

เอ PowerCON cable is a professional-grade AC power lead featuring Neutrik’s locking PowerCON connectors. These 3‑pole connectors carry line, neutral, and earth conductors and twist and latch into a matching chassis inlet to form a secure, reliable connection. PowerCON cables ensure your lights, speakers, and video walls stay powered without accidental disconnections.

Design and Ratings

PowerCON connectors combine a twist‑lock connector mechanism with a spring‑loaded latch. Insert the plug, give it a quarter‑turn, and it locks; to remove, press the latch and twist back. This design guarantees that live contacts remain insulated even when unplugged.

Different PowerCON variants include:

• powerCON 20 A (XX series) – Rated 250 VAC at 20 A, with blue (input) and gray (output) keys to prevent mis-mating.

• powerCON 32 A – Handles up to 32 A at 250 VAC, offering higher current in the same compact form.

• powerCON TRUE1 (16 A) – Load‑break rated and IP65‑sealed for outdoor use, allowing safe connect/disconnect under load in dusty or wet conditions.

Applications in Live Events

PowerCON cables are ubiquitous in professional AV and staging:

• Stage Lighting: Many moving lights and LED panels include PowerCON in/out connectors for daisy‑chaining.

• Power Distribution Units (PDUs): ของเรา กล่องจ่ายไฟ integrate multiple PowerCON outlets to feed lighting and sound systems.

• Audio Equipment: Amplifiers and active speakers rely on locking connectors to prevent power loss from vibrations.

• Outdoor Installations: The TRUE1 variant’s IP65 rating makes it ideal for festivals, film shoots, and any harsh‑environment setup.

Advantages Over Standard Plugs

• Secure Locking: Unlike standard IEC or Edison plugs, a PowerCON plug cannot vibrate loose.

• Higher Capacity: Handles up to 32 A in a form factor similar to a single IEC connector.

• Rugged Build: Rated for over 5,000 mating cycles with IP‑rated options available.

• Color‑Coded: Blue and gray (or blue and black for TRUE1) prevent supply/load mix‑ups.

Real‑World Example

For a multi‑stage festival, you might run one PowerCON feeder from your generator to each stage’s distro box. From there, PowerCON cables feed individual fixtures or amps. This clean, organised approach reduces downtime and keeps your power distribution fault‑free.

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คำถามที่พบบ่อย

What is a PowerCON cable used for?
PowerCON cables provide secure power connections for professional AV and lighting equipment, preventing accidental unplugging in live‑event environments.

Can I use PowerCON outdoors?
Yes—the TRUE1 variant is IP65‑rated and load‑break rated, making it safe for dusty or wet outdoor settings.

How do PowerCON cables compare to Camlock connectors?
Camlock connectors handle much higher currents (50 A to 400 A) but require multiple single‑pole plugs for three‑phase power. PowerCON delivers a full single‑phase circuit in one compact connector.

Are PowerCON connectors compatible with IEC inlets?
No. PowerCON uses a proprietary twist‑lock mechanism. Always match PowerCON plugs with PowerCON chassis inlets.

Outbound Links:

• Twist‑lock connector

• IEC C13/C14

• NEMA connector

• IP65 rating