Equalise differing cable sizes to provide Network interface
ZonaEQ, from Hughes Electronics, is a DC step-down enclosure designed to provide 35mm² cable input with a 6mm² cable output. Served by Hughes’ unique Bastion connector complete with ‘power on’ LED and additionally equipped with Hughes unique external earth connection, ZonaEq reduces DC cable size and provides a functional earth for any equipment on the structure.
Features and Benefits
- Efficiently step down 35mm2 cable to 6mm2
- Bastion connectors with built-in 40A fuse and Smart 'Power On' LEDs
- Durable and lightweight polycarbonate enclosure
- Rated IP68
- Instant, de-skilled output connections
- External Functional Earth
- Pressure compensation Element
ZonaEQ is a durable polycarbonate enclosure with a glass fibre reinforced cover created by the Hughes Imagineering team to equalise differing cable sizes providing 35mm² trunk cables with an interface ability to Network equipment requiring a 6mm² Dc input.
IP68 rated with an optional pressure compensation element, ZonaEQ protects an internal equalising assembly from heavy snow, rain or climatic cycling to keep your DC connections dry and operational.
Power input accepts cable up to 35mm² through a waterproof gland. Bastion latch to lock output connectors create secure 6mm² jumper connections every-time. Bastion connectors provide simple, trouble-free, toolless field terminations too allowing engineers to create bespoke cables on-site without the need for specialist tools.
Corrosive eddy currents caused by earthing equipment to the structure are designed out by Hughes Imagineers, ZonaEQ’s external earth connection point provides a positive route to ground for all system equipment, preserving the structure's protective coatings and extending its useful life.
Finally, the LED power indicators provide alerts of any BOB power continuity faults, improving health and safety and eliminating all guess-work.
Greg Rymar, Chief Imaginer at Hughes, said “We set out to provide a lighter, more functional alternative to the established heavy, behind the curve metal boxes that can corrode and lack adequate waterproofing. The poor combination of high price tags, poor functionality and low serviceable periods made this type of product space perfect for our innovations team to make improvements. ZonaEQ does exactly that.”
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Parameter Description Input Connectors M40 x 1.5mm cable gland
Output Connectors
Series A
Series B
1 x 2 pin Bastion connector
1 x 2 pin EKKO connector
Rated current 40A
Operating Temperature -40°C to +80°C
Enclosure Electrical characteristics Protection type UL 4X
Rated insulation voltage AC 690V
Rated insulation voltage DC 1000V
IP Rating IP68
Protection class II
Material characteristics Suitable for exterior use YES
Burning behaviour in accordance with UL94 V2
Burning behaviour in accordance with VDE 850°C
Halogen free Yes
UV Protection YES
Material
Base
Cover
Sealing
Cover Screw
Mounting Bracket
Polycarbonate, Grey
Glass fibre reinforced polycarbonate, grey
Polyrethane
Polyamide, glass-fibre reinforced
Stainless steel, zinc plated
Mechanical properties Size 180x130x90mm
Type of fastening Wall, pole, bracket mount
Cover Screw Torque 1.2Nm
Impact Strength IK08
Other Operating Temperature -40°C to +80°C
Certificates c UL US, DNVGL, DLG confirmed ammonia resistance in accordance with DLG test directive, UL 50 CSA 22.2 No. 94.1-07, UL50E CSA C22.2 No.94.2-07
Connectors Input Connection Cable gland M40x1.5mm, cable OD up to 32mm, IP68, Black Polyamide (PA)
Number of glands 1
Connector location Bottom of the enclosure
Operating Temperature -40°C to +125°C
Internal connection blocks Overview/Size 
Mounting DIN Rail
Conductor cross section 2.5-50mm2 (14-0AWG) Cu
Number of poles 1
Number of connection points 2
Line direction Side inlet
Strip length 16mm
Pollution degree 3
Insulation material group I
Rated surge voltage 8kV
Rated voltage 800V
Nominal current 160A
Screw Hexagon or Phillips 5mm
Screw tightening torque 4Nm
Insulation material Polyamide PA66
Flame-retarding Rating UL94 V-0
Colour Grey, Blue, Yellow/Green
Length 49
Width 17.7
Height 43
Operating Temperature -40⁰C to +105⁰C
Standard EN61238-1, EN60947-7-2
Series A: Output power connector - Bastion 40A Fused Connector Type Bastion 2 contacts with built-in fuse and LED power indicator
Number of contacts 2
Rated current 40A
Rated Voltage 90V
Withstanding Voltage 1500VAC
Contact resistance ≤2mΩ
Insulation resistance ≥1500MΩ
Mating cycles 50~200Cycles
Insertion/retraction force 100N/20-80N
IP rating IP67
Spray salt testing 720h
UV protection testing 1000h
Operating Temperature -40⁰C to +105⁰C
Material flammability class acc. to UL 94 V-0
Series B: Output power connector - EKKO 50A Connector Type EKKO 50A
Number of contacts 2
Rated current 50A
Rated voltage 500V
Contacts Ф4.0*2, Brass silver plated
Contact resistance ≤1mΩ
Mating cycles 1700 Cycles
Body material Engineering plastic PBT
Vibration Frequency: 5-200Hz, Amplitude: 5mm, Speed: 10m/s, 0.10μs without disconnection
IP Rating IP67 mated
Salt spray testing PH6.5-7.2, NaCl, 5% 48H
Material flammability class acc. to UL94 V-0
UV protection YES
Operating Temperature -40⁰C to +80⁰C
Mounting Bracket Bracket type Universal Pole and wall mount
Bracket and locking mechanism materials Stainless steel, zinc plated
Operating Temperature -40⁰C to +85⁰C/
Other Additional features External Earth terminal
Pressure Compensation Element for IP6x enclosures
DC power LED indicator inside the Bastion connectorRoHS, REACH compliant YES
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Download PDF ZonaEQ Series B