Clipsal 56C532-RO 56 Series Switched Socket Outlet 32A 500V 5 Round Pin IP66 Surface Mount Orange

Description

Rugged three-phase power for harsh sites.

Standard outlets fail fast where water, dust and washdown chemicals are part of the job. The Clipsal 56C532-RO delivers switched 32 A three-phase power in an IP66-rated 56 Series housing, ready for surface mounting on exposed walls, plant rooms and outdoor structures.

Key Features

• 32 A rated current, 500 V AC 50 Hz rated operational voltage
• 5 poles in a 3P + N + E round pin configuration
• Switched socket outlet with protective cover
• IP66 degree of protection conforming to AS 60529
• Surface mount, 3 modules, straight body
• Screw terminals accepting 4-16 mm² cable
• ABS cover in Chemical Resistant Orange
• Phosphor bronze contact pins
• Ambient air temperature range -25 °C to 75 °C
• Compliance listed to AS/NZS 3123 and AS/NZS 3133
• 204 mm high x 101 mm wide x 108 mm deep
• Mercury free and PVC free construction
• Clipsal item number 56C532-RO

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Built for Australian Site Conditions

The IP66 rating is the headline figure here. Dust cannot enter the housing, and the enclosure is protected against powerful water jets from any direction, which is what separates a 56 Series outlet from a general purpose socket on an exposed wall. Clipsal rates the unit for ambient air temperatures from -25 °C to 75 °C, covering alpine mornings through to a west-facing wall in full summer sun.

Chemical Resistant Orange is Clipsal's own colour designation for this item within the 56 Series range. The high-visibility finish makes the outlet easy to pick out against plant, framework and shade cloth, and the moulded ABS cover is both mercury free and PVC free.

Switched Outlet, Safer Connection

The integrated switch lets the circuit be isolated before a plug is inserted or withdrawn, so the connection is made and broken dead rather than under load. A protective cover shields the socket face when nothing is plugged in, keeping water and debris off the contacts between uses.

Five poles are wired as three actives, neutral and earth, matching the Australian and New Zealand 5 round pin arrangement used for 32 A three-phase connections. Clipsal classifies the outlet as a low voltage industrial connector with a straight body profile.

Terminations, Mounting and Size

Screw terminals accept conductors from 4 mm² up to 16 mm², giving plenty of headroom on a 32 A submain or a dedicated machine circuit. The body mounts directly to a surface and occupies three modules, measuring 204 mm high, 101 mm wide and 108 mm deep, so allow for that footprint plus cable entry when planning the mounting position.

Contact pins are phosphor bronze and the cover is moulded ABS. Compliance is listed to AS/NZS 3123 and AS/NZS 3133, and the environmental disclosure reference for this item is ENVPEP2511024EN.

Is the Clipsal 56C532-RO suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. It carries an IP66 degree of protection conforming to AS 60529, meaning the housing is dust tight and protected against powerful water jets, and Clipsal rates it for ambient air temperatures from -25 °C to 75 °C.

Does the 56C532-RO include RCD protection?
No. Clipsal lists the protection type for this item as without protection, so residual current protection has to be provided upstream in the switchboard rather than at the outlet itself.

What size cable can the 56C532-RO terminate?
Its screw terminals accept cables from 4 mm² to 16 mm², which suits a 32 A three-phase circuit run in the standard Australian conductor sizes for that load.