Nema 240 Volt Plug Configurations

This nema receptacle chart provides technical drawings and specifications for nema locking plugs receptacles inlets outlets connectors and cords.

Nema 240 volt plug configurations. Graphics and details of nema plug and receptacle configurations xxxxx nema plug receptacle amp configurations generatorjoe this is a new pop up window on top of your browser window. Nema 6 15 240 volt 15 amp breaker outlet installation guide buy adapter for gen 2 mobile connector. Nema 5 20 120 volt 20 amp breaker common household outlet buy adapter for gen 2 mobile connector. To purchase a gen 1 adapters for the original mobile connector visit the tesla online store.

Plug p or a receptacle outlet r. Decoding nema plugs and receptacles nema x5 15p p indicates plug or receptacle p is plug r is receptacle or socket 15 indicates the current rating and standard values are 15 amps 20 amps 30 amps 5. Nema connectors are power plugs and receptacles used for ac mains electricity in north america and other countries that use the standards set by the us national electrical manufacturers association nema wiring devices are made in current ratings from 15 to 60 amperes a with voltage ratings from 125 to 600 volts v. Nema designations are based on a two part code where the numbers before the dash represent voltage and wires and the numbers after the dash represent amperage.

Different combinations of contact blade widths shapes orientation and. Use the nema locking reference chart to identify rating configuration and suitability data. The manufacturer recommends using 14 gauge two conductor cable but it s safer to upgrade this to 12 gauge. 2370 d qume drive san jose ca 95131.

Therefore plugs are always dead until they are plugged into a power source such as a wall outlet or generator outlet. For a printable pdf of this chart please refer to the sales tools section of our web site. Use the nema plug chart below to identify a configuration by pin array or designation. A nema 6 15 plug is for a 15 amp 240 volt circuit and is generally used for office equipment and some air conditioners.

Nema configurations this chart shows the most common nema configurations in use in north america for 125ac and 250vac single phase systems.