Technical Features
Discover what makes PowerBox products great
Technical Features
Discover what makes PowerBox products great
Technical specifications, notable design features and a focus on the high quality Syntax connectors we use in our boxes and products.
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Made with extreme care
and the best componentsMade with extreme care
and the best componentsThis is how we assemble our products
This is how we assemble our products
Take a journey with us and discover the care we put in choosing the most performant components, the smartest design solutions and all the technical details that contribute to make all PowerBox products so appreciated by our customers.
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Assembling features
Assembling features
PowerBox Factory products highlights
PowerBox Factory products highlights
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Safe wiring
Safe wiring
Choosing the best cables
and wiring practisesChoosing the best cables
and wiring practisesInternal wiring made with flame retardant PVC cables, according to IEC 332.3A regulations. Power cable, PVC insulated S17 quality, with special fire reaction characteristics according to Construction Products Regulation (CPR). All cables are carefully routed and tied to prevent mechanical strain on components.
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Always in place
Always in place
All components are safely secured
All components are safely secured
Plugs and sockets are fitted with anti corrosion carriage bolts and self-locking nuts, to prevent violations and damages from shocks and vibrations.
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Extra resistant labels
Extra resistant labels
Age-proof and usage-proof
Age-proof and usage-proof
Both type of labels we use in our products conform to the latest standards and are tested to resist over time and through the wear and tear of normal operations. Inputs and outputs have white markings on black rigid laminated PVC labels, while rating plates are printed on film PVC.
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Hinged windows
Hinged windows
IP54 or IP66 versions
IP54 or IP66 versions
Especially compact and robust design, made of shock-resistant polycarbonate.
- IP54 version (default): splashproof, self-closing window.
- IP66 version (on request): watertight, sprung-loaded window with integrated knurled screws, all metal parts are corrosion resistant. -
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Panels specifications
Panels specifications
19" Rack Flightcase
19" Rack Flightcase
Made of black extruded PVC, 10mm thick, Dielectric strength 39 kV/mm (DIN IEC 60243-1), Shore hardness D (15 s) 82 (DIN EN ISO 868), Fire behaviour DIN 4102 B1 low flammability, Fire behaviour UL 94 V-0, resistant to mechanical stress, stable to temperature changes and with high dielectric strength (39 Kv/mm).
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Soca protection
Soca protection
for Syntax SSX connectors
for Syntax SSX connectors
In Soca-related products, such as connectors used in our power distribution boxes, splitters and cables, every single wire is crimped to its Syntax SSX connector and protected by a heat shrink tubing.
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Input lights
Input lights
Red lights are used to signal
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Output lights
Output lights
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Crimp insulation
Crimp insulation
Crimp connections are made with insulating wire ring terminals or pipe terminals in PA6 polyamide.
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IEC 61439
IEC 61439
Conformity to IEC 61439-1 and 61439-2 standard regulations, for electrical compliance in the EU.
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Technical files
Technical files
The technical files (provided on request) include: CEE conformity declaration (EN 61439-2), inspection report, mechanical drawing, electrical connection pattern, warnings and instructions for use.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
The particular arrangements of components on the panels allow easy maintenance and reduced time in case of components replacement.
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Powerful and invisible
Powerful and invisible
nobody will notice them but you know they will be there
nobody will notice them but you know they will be there
Altough our products are beautiful and refined in all the details, we don't want them to steal your show! That's why all the layouts and components of products destined to the entertainment industry are available in black, to better hide themselves on stage.
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PowerSyntax connectors
PowerSyntax connectors
Features and accessories
Features and accessories
On all PBox 400amp and 250amp power distribution units with in and/or out PowerSyntax panel source and drain single pole connectors, which can be equipped, on request, with a complete series of accessories enhancing practicality and safety on the connectors.
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PowerSyntax Chain Pilot
PowerSyntax Chain Pilot
Connector with pilot microswitch, for protective electrical interlocking (or additional controls) through a chain of simultaneously operating connectors.
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Syntax Lock
Syntax Lock
A quick release system for the mechanical safety lock of the PowerSyntax single pole connectors.
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IP2X Safety Lock
IP2X Safety Lock
On Drain connectors, IP2X protection is obtained through a patented safety lock that prevents improper pushing the contact inwards with fingers.
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IP67 Protection caps
IP67 Protection caps
The PowerSyntax IP67 caps ensure complete waterproof protection. For full safety, the PowerSyntax IP67 caps feature the secondary locking system.
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Syntax SSX connectors
Syntax SSX connectors
Features and accessories
Features and accessories
Whenever Socapex SL 419 compatible connections are needed in a power distribution unit, in a cable or in a splitter, we choose high quality connectors and accessories from the Syntax SSX series, in order to provide you only the finest and most reliable components available.
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Contacts
Contacts
High conductive
alloy machined contactsHigh conductive
alloy machined contactsMale or female, solder or crimp.
Gold or silver plated
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Locking rings
Locking rings
Choose the right one for you
Choose the right one for you
Available for inline and panel version
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Protection caps
Protection caps
IP67 waterproof
IP67 waterproof
For SSX male and female connectors
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Energy cables
Energy cables
for SSX extensions and splitters
for SSX extensions and splitters
The best choice when winding operations are intensive.
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SSX Multiway
SSX Multiway
With 4, 6 or 8 way grommets
With 4, 6 or 8 way grommets
The Syntax® proprietary solution for IP67 cable splitters.
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Anti-rotation design
Anti-rotation design
Shell and insert
Shell and insert
Anti-rotation design preserving the integrity of the connection.
