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Six FAQs about HARTING Connectors on UL 508A
Panels (Standard for industrial control panels)
AVOID THE
CERTIFICATION MAZE.
Use UL 508A approved
HARTING connectors!
■■ Usable in UL 508A control panels
without opening a UL investigation i.e.
not “Procedure Described”
■■ Approved for use in UL 508A Power,
Branch, and Control Circuits
■■ Reduced risk - Connector testing has
been done for you
■■ Up to 65kA SCCR (Short Circuit Current Rating)
Using connectors on UL 508A cabinets used to be a huge hassle for the Yes. Branch, Power and Control circuits can all be connectorized on
panel-builder. As a result, they often chose the older hardwiring solution in UL508A panels. While historically, only Class 2 Control circuits could be
the past. Now, HARTING, in partnership with UL, has made it possible to connectorized, the addition of Branch and Power circuit connectorization
easily connectorize UL 508A panels with existing HARTING products. The saves HARTING’s customers’ time and reduces HARTING’s customers’
following six FAQs explain this new standard and the benefits it offers. costs by implementing reliable connector solutions.
1. How has HARTING made it possible to connectorize UL508A 5. Do HARTING connectors now have a Short Circuit Current Rating
panels? (SCCR)?
Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) sets the industry standards for both Yes. HARTING connectors now have an SCCR between 10kA and 65kA.
commercial and consumer use. HARTING’s connectors listed below are HARTING’s primary concern is for the safety of its products for the end
approved to PVVA/2 (UL2237). Both standards are acceptable for use on user. The SCCR prevents HARTING’s circuits from becoming overloaded,
UL508A panels. overheating and/or causing catastrophic damage. The new SCCRs allow
HARTING customers to connectorize Power circuits.
2. Did HARTING have to create a new connector series to pass
testing successfully?
6. What are the potential risks if a customer uses a non-HARTING
No. Due to its innovative processes and focus on customer needs and connector approved to an older, less stringent UL1977 specification
on a panel that needs UL508A approval?
safety, HARTING’s existing connector series already adhere to the
stringent requirements of PVVA/2. This forward-thinking design means The worst case scenario is that UL will determine that the connector is
that HARTING customers can continue to use the connectors with which not appropriate for that use. In this case, the panel will require a redesign.
they are familiar. The best case scenario is that UL determines that the connectors are
acceptable for the customer’s use. However, even this outcome may
3. Does UL still require an end user/control panel builder to
“procedure describe” the use of these connectors? prove costly in terms of time, testing and management. Using HARTING
connectors that are compatible with UL508A panels allows the user to
No. The upgrade from UL1977 to PVVA/2 means that HARTING’s skip this entire process as this work with UL has already been done.
connectors can be used with UL508A panels without being “procedure
described.” Customers are no longer required to open a separate UL For additional information regarding HARTING connectors and other
investigation project in order to utilize these connectors, reducing HARTING products, please visit the company web site or call HARTING toll-
customer risk, time spent and frustration. free at 1-877-741-1500. HARTING’s team of experts is eager to assist with
any product requirements and solutions.
4. Is this approval for Branch, Power and Control circuits within a
panel?
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