I need help identifying a particular type of IEC C14 PEM connector. It is VDE, D, N, S, and FI stamped. It is also stamped INL-12, I presume INL to be inlet, with 12 being a type or model?I get no hits here, on Google, or other part suppliers, when searching for INL-12. Does anyone know what brand / version this PEM is?
Approval Stamps
De-pin key slots
Broken housing tab
Context: I have two amplifiers that have the same issue in need of repair, broken pin tabs on the housing which hold the male pin in the connector, allowing the pins to recede into the chassis of the amp. This inlet connector is a version I am not familiar with, it appears quite serviceable, the male pins are insertable/removeable with a pin key in a similar way to Bosch minitimer / EV1, unlike the far more common versions I see where the housing is moulded around the pins and is not serviceable.
I am hoping to identify this version and its maker for it to be replaced like for like. I can solder a new moulded one, but I would strongly prefer not to as these are simple to de-pin, and insert into a new housing of the same type, if I can find one. The amps are still under warranty, I do not wish to change from OEM parts and void that warranty if something more critical fails in the future. I am also unable to bring them to an authorized servicer, the closest one is a couple hundred miles away and these amps are critical for weekly rehearsals and performances, I cannot be without them for more than two weekdays.
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Thank you for contacting DigiKey , sorry I am not seeing that we have a power entry module like this one with removable contacts .
Thanks Craig
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Thanks Craig, I appreciate your reply. Is there any chance you know what these are called, or the spec they may be?
206637-1 is a similar product in stock but not identical. Itâs identifiable by the âConnector Typeâ value of âReceptacle Housing for Male Blades.â
In most other cases where the electrical contacts and their housings are sold separately, there exist separate âhousingâ and âcontactâ families within a type (e.g. âRectangularâ âCircularâ etc.) Because very few listings for such products exist under the power entry umbrella are however, thatâs not the case there.
One would need to read the fine print, but itâs likely that said warranty has already been voided by opening the device, and/or would be by making an unauthorized repair regardless of the parts used.
A shorter list of similar parts within the power entry modules can be found here. Measuring the panel cutout would be a useful way of narrowing that further.
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Thanks for the info! I did find that housing but it looks to use AMP termination connectors, more square in appearance than the rectangular OEM pin mounts on my part. I have searched for housing and termination pins separately but have not been able to find anything substantial, search engines seem to mix up my calling them âserviceable pinsâ with âsnap-inâ style housings, and versions with quick disconnect termination. If I knew what the serviceable pins were called, or what standard they are, like my âminitimerâ Bosch example, I think that could lead me to the housing. Or at least be able to better filter out mismatches to snap-in and quick disconnect styles.
I have measurements; chassis cutout is 21.2mm x 28.15mm, OEM PEM is 19.6mm x 27.4mm. Mounting screw center to center is 39.4mm. I have been using this info in my searching and checking datasheets, I apologize for not previously including it.
You bring up a great point on the warranty fine print, and I am a little lucky in that regard in the legalise. Having the chassis out of the MDF body doesnât auto void, the serviceable fuse is located in this same area, and I also didnât get voided when upgrading the speakers with ones in their part ecosystem (chassis removal is required to do so), at least fine print wise, having the chassis out in that way wasnât grounds for voiding, and luckily the area of interest is at an accessible spot in the chassis near the fuse. To change the PEM, if I can find the OEM, I would not need to do any further disassembly or encounter any anti-tamper. If I were to change the PEM to non-OEM, that would hit the fine print for sure as an unauthorized repair.
