Clipsal 56P520-EO 56 Series Straight Plug IP66 500V 20A 5 Pin Orange

Description

Five-pin power, sealed for the outdoors.

The Clipsal 56 Series 56P520-EO Straight Plug delivers a 20A, 500V AC connection rated IP66 against dust and powerful water jets. It uses a 5 round pin, 3P + N + E configuration and terminates cable up to 6 mm² through an M25 gland.

Key Features

• Rated 20 A at 500 V AC 50 Hz conforming to EN 60309-2
• 5 round pins, 3P + N + E pole configuration
• IP66 degree of protection conforming to AS 60529
• Manufactured to AS/NZS 3123
• Polycarbonate housing with brass pin contacts
• Screw terminals accepting 1–6 mm² conductors
• M25 thread cable gland entry
• Operating range of −25°C to 75°C ambient
• Straight plug body, 78 mm × 78 mm × 167 mm, 0.36 kg
• Electric Orange housing, RAL 2004
• Halogen free and mercury free construction
• 18 month manufacturer warranty
• Handling Time: 3 - 5 Days

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Why it Matters

A 3P + N + E pin configuration

The 56P520-EO uses five round pins in a 3P + N + E arrangement — three actives, a neutral and an earth. The EN 60309-2 pin standard is keyed, so a 5-pin plug will not mate with a 4-pin outlet, and a 20 A plug will not mate with a higher-rated one. That keying is the safety mechanism: the connection is either correct or it does not go together.

IP66 sealing where the connection lives outdoors

An IP66 rating tested to AS 60529 confirms complete protection against dust and resistance to powerful water jets from any direction. The moulded polycarbonate housing and M25 gland entry hold that seal at the cable, not just around the body, which is what keeps a plug reliable through washdowns, exposed yards and wet weather.

Built to Australian standards for Australian conditions

Compliance with AS/NZS 3123 means this plug is certified for use here, not adapted from an overseas specification. The −25°C to 75°C ambient operating range covers alpine mornings through to a sun-exposed plant room in a Queensland summer. Screw terminals rated 1–6 mm² are made up with a screwdriver, so field servicing stays practical, and Electric Orange keeps the plug visible on a busy site.

What current and voltage is the Clipsal 56P520-EO rated for?
The 56P520-EO is rated 20 amps at 500 volts AC, 50 Hz. It uses a 5 round pin configuration in a 3P + N + E arrangement.

Is the Clipsal 56P520-EO waterproof?
It carries an IP66 degree of protection conforming to AS 60529, meaning it is fully dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets from any direction.

What size cable does the Clipsal 56P520-EO accept?
The screw terminals accept conductors from 1 mm² up to 6 mm². Cable enters through an M25 thread cable gland.