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2016-08-25 / V1.0
Installation
Connectors UIC 558 – Installation and Maintenance Instructions
NOTICE
To ensure the proper operation, the socket insert and
the contacts may not be under tension.
X
Make sure that the specified bending ra-
dius is observed when laying the cables:
8 x cable diameter = 145 mm
X
Slightly fasten the receptacle (5) with the three M6
cylinder screws (or alternatively with four M6 cyl-
inder screws) to the vehicle wall (2).
X
Check if the O-ring (3) of the socket insert and
rubber seal (lamella ring) (6) are properly in place.
Align seals where applicable.
X
Adjust all of the parts and fasten the M6 cylinder
screws.
Tightening torque: 10.5 Nm for screws of steel
with strength class 8.8.
2
3
6
5
M6
*
*
Fig. 10: Screw coupling receptacle with socket insert to the
vehicle wall
* Diameter for all fixing and securing elements, such
as screw heads: 12.5 mm max.
Test
X
Check that all of the installed parts are in the cor-
rect position and function properly.
X
Make sure that there are no undue tensile, pres-
sure, flexing and torsion loads on the connection
cables.
X
Check the functionality of the receptacle lid.
Commissioning
DANGER
In the case of a contact of the traction
current line with the vehicle, the cou-
pling receptacle may be highly ener-
gised. Deadly hazard!
X
Before commissioning the recep-
tacle, a high voltage test must be
carried out.
X
Before commissioning the receptacle, it must be
tested in accordance with EN 50215.
5.5 Coupling Receptacles with
Replacement Insert, Crimp Adapter
and Assembled Connector Cable
X
Thread the O-ring (7) onto the open end of the
connector cable (1) and slide it onto the crimp
adapter (8).
X
Pull the open end of the connector cable (1)
through the prepared mounting hole (max. 40 mm
diameter) in the vehicle wall (2).
X
Attach the O-ring (3) to the replacement insert (9).
7
8
1
2
3
9
5
Fig. 11: Coupling receptacle with replacement insert and
crimp adapter (18-pole) with assembled connector
cable
1 Connector cable, completely assembled
2 Vehicle wall with prepared mounting holes
3 O-ring for replacement insert
5 Empty receptacle with inserted rubber seal (lamella ring)
7 O-ring for crimp adapter
8 Crimp adapter, completely assembled
9 Replacement insert
X
Fit the replacement insert (9) in the specified cod-
ing position onto the assembled crimp adapter (8).
X
Slide the replacement insert (9) plugged together
with the crimp adapter (8) with the slot (K) into the
guideway (L) on the top of the coupling receptacle
(5).
8
9
5
L
K
Fig. 12: Coding position with slots (K) on the replacement in-
sert and guideways (L) in the coupling receptacle
