An article from Fischer Connectors published in Dataweek provides guidelines to help equipment manufacturers choose adequate product and operating conditions for connector voltage ratings. The article contends that, among relevant product characteristics when selecting or integrating the appropriate connector into equipment, voltage ratings are frequently of paramount importance because they are safety-related.
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Fischer points out that, unlike most product specifications, operating voltage is not an intrinsic characteristic of a connector because this voltage is also affected by the environmental conditions such as humidity and air pressure, as well as safety requirements that are often field specific. However, the article says the first step for engineers is to identify if specific regulations or standards exist for the equipment being designed, as a matter of priority.
Full Article: Determination of connector operating voltage (dataweek.co.za)
