PowerConnections US to UK Mains Connector Converter, Rated At 5A
- RS Stock No.:
- 7839580
- Mfr. Prt No.:
- ACP3-BK-R-10A
- Brand:
- PowerConnections
Technical Reference
Legislation and Compliance
RoHS Certificate of Compliance
EU Directives 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 restrict the use of the 10 substances below in the manufacture of specified types of electrical equipment.
Whilst this restriction does not legally apply to components, it is recognised that component “compliance” is relevant to many customers.
RS definition of RoHS Compliance:
- The product does not contain any of the restricted substances in concentrations and applications banned by the Directive,
- and for components, the product is capable of being worked on at the higher temperatures required by lead–free soldering
The restricted substances and maximum allowed concentrations in the homogenous material are, by weight:
| Substance | Concentration |
| Lead | 0.1% |
| Mercury | 0.1% |
| PBB (Polybrominated Biphenyls) | 0.1% |
| PBDE ( Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) | 0.1% |
| Hexavalent Chromium | 0.1% |
| Cadmium | 0.01% |
| DEHP (Bis (2-Ethylhexl) phthalate) | 0.1% |
| BBP (Benzyl butyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DBP (Dibutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DIBP (Diisobutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
The supplier of the item listed below has informed RS Components that the product is "RoHS Compliant".
RS Components has taken all reasonable steps to confirm this statement. Information relates only to products sold on or after the date of this certificate.
| RS stock number | 7839580 |
| Product description | PowerConnections US to UK Mains Connector Converter, Rated At 5A |
| Manufacturer / Brand | PowerConnections |
| Manufacturer part number | ACP3-BK-R-10A |
RS Components Ltd, Birchington Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS, UK
Statement of Conformity
This statement confirms that the product detailed below complies with the specifications currently published in the RS media and has been subject to the strict quality conditions imposed by RS Components’ internal management systems. Furthermore and where applicable, it confirms that all relevant semiconductor devices have been handled and packed under conditions that meet the administrative and technical requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and EN61340-5-1 electrostatics control standards.
| RS stock number | 7839580 |
| Product description | PowerConnections US to UK Mains Connector Converter, Rated At 5A |
| Manufacturer / Brand | PowerConnections |
| Manufacturer part number | ACP3-BK-R-10A |
The foregoing information relates to product sold on, or after, the date shown below.
RS COMPONENTS
| Date | Dec 27, 2024 |
RS Components Pte Ltd Robinson Road, P.O. Box 1582, Singapore 903132
Country of Origin: CN
Product Details
2 Pin 5A American to 3-Pin BS1363 Converter Plug ACP
This three pin fused 5A American converter plug (ACP3) is an adaptor that converts the American NEMA WD6 IEC 83:1975 Standard A5-15 plug to the British BS 1363 3 pin format. This plug is designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of BS5733. It also complies fully with the LVD and and plug and socket safety regulations. The design of the clamping method ensures the body of the American NEMA plug is enclosed and the fastening screw on this plug is a returnable type.
APPROVALS : BS5733
BS1363
BS1362
USA NEMA to BS1363 three pin plug adapter
Suitable for Class 1 and 2 devices (earthed and unearthed)
Returnable screw
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Brand | PowerConnections |
| Converter Type | Converter Plug |
| Country | US to UK |
| Country 1 | US |
| Country 2 | UK |
| Connector Type | NEMA 5-15 to UK Earthed Converter |
| Type 1 Connector | NEMA 5-15 |
| Type 2 Connector | UK Earthed Converter |
| Current Rating | 5 A |