Seetronic SAC3PX X Series IP65 Combined Power IN/OUT Panel Connector
Build compact professional power IN/THRU systems with the Seetronic SAC3PX X Series IP65 Combined Power Input / Power Output Panel Connector.
The SAC3PX integrates a locking power input and power output connection into one compact panel-mounted assembly, combining the functions of Seetronic’s SAC3FPX power-in socket and SAC3MPX power-out socket.
Instead of installing two completely separate chassis connectors, equipment manufacturers and technical builders can provide both incoming power and downstream power linking from one compact assembly.
This makes the SAC3PX particularly useful for professional:
- Entertainment lighting
- LED fixtures
- Effects equipment
- Touring racks
- Power distribution equipment
- Professional AV
- Theatre equipment
- Exhibition systems
- Film and television equipment
- Broadcast infrastructure
- Custom technical enclosures
- Production equipment
- Outdoor-rated equipment
- Rental and touring systems
Featuring a locking 2 + PE connection system, IP65 protection, gold-plated copper-alloy contacts and international UL, TÜV RH and CQC certifications, the SAC3PX provides a compact professional solution for equipment requiring secure AC power input and power-through capability.
Combined Power IN + Power OUT
The defining feature of the SAC3PX is its combined:
Power IN + Power OUT
configuration.
Seetronic manufactures separate:
SAC3FPX – Power-In Panel Socket
and:
SAC3MPX – Power-Out Panel Socket
components.
The SAC3PX integrates those two functions into one combined assembly.
This provides equipment designers with a neat way to create equipment that:
- Receives incoming AC power
- Powers the device
- Provides an onward power connection to compatible downstream equipment
from one compact panel area.
Ideal for Power Linking and Daisy-Chaining
Professional lighting, LED and AV equipment frequently needs to be connected in a power chain.
Instead of running an individual mains supply to every device, appropriately designed equipment may provide:
POWER IN → EQUIPMENT → POWER OUT → NEXT DEVICE
The SAC3PX is specifically designed to support this type of equipment architecture.
Potential applications include:
- LED fixtures
- Moving lights
- Architectural lighting
- Effects equipment
- Powered AV hardware
- Touring equipment
- Custom power distribution systems
- Technical racks
The number of devices that may safely be linked is determined by the electrical load, circuit protection, cable assemblies and equipment manufacturer—not simply by the connector rating.
Space-Saving Combined Design
Using individual power-in and power-out chassis connectors can consume valuable panel space.
The SAC3PX integrates both functions into one compact assembly, helping equipment manufacturers and custom builders create:
- Smaller rear panels
- Cleaner connection layouts
- More efficient enclosure designs
- Neater equipment interfaces
This is particularly valuable on compact professional lighting and AV products where rear-panel space is limited.
Professional Locking Connection
The SAC3PX uses a locking power connection.
A properly engaged compatible connector is mechanically retained rather than relying solely on friction.
This provides an advantage in professional environments where equipment may be exposed to:
- Cable movement
- Vibration
- Touring
- Repeated setup and pack-down
- Temporary installations
A locking connector can help reduce unintended disconnection when correctly installed and operated.
2 + PE Contact Configuration
Seetronic specifies the SAC3PX as:
2 + PE
providing connections for:
- Line
- Neutral
- Protective Earth
The protective-earth connection forms an essential part of correctly designed Class I mains-powered equipment.
Electrical design, wiring and installation must comply with the requirements applicable to the equipment and location in which the connector is being used.
16A / 250V AC TÜV RH Rating
Seetronic specifies the SAC3PX at:
16A / 250V AC – TÜV RH
This is the primary published IEC/European-style rating.
Seetronic separately specifies:
20A / 300V AC – UL
under its UL certification.
These ratings relate to the connector under the applicable certification system and should not be treated as automatic approval for every finished equipment application.
For Australian use, the completed device, wiring, cable assembly, protection and installation must comply with applicable Australian electrical requirements.
International UL Rating
Under UL certification, Seetronic specifies:
20A / 300V AC
for the SAC3PX.
The applicable published UL certification number is:
E356932
The different TÜV and UL ratings should be shown separately rather than combining them into one universal rating.
Low Contact Resistance
Seetronic specifies:
Contact Resistance: ≤5mΩ
Low connector resistance helps minimise unnecessary losses and heating at the electrical interface when the connector is correctly assembled, maintained and operated within specification.
Insulation Resistance
Seetronic specifies:
Insulation Resistance: >1000MΩ
This helps characterise the electrical isolation between conductors within the connector assembly.
Dielectric Strength
The SAC3PX is specified at:
4000V DC dielectric strength
with Seetronic additionally listing:
1600V/min AC under UL
These are electrical test specifications and should not be interpreted as normal operating-voltage ratings.
The normal published working ratings remain:
16A / 250V AC TÜV RH
20A / 300V AC UL
Gold-Plated Contacts
Seetronic specifies:
Contact Material: Copper Alloy
with:
Gold Contact Plating
for the SAC3PX.
This is worth adding to the GigLife listing because it differentiates the combined SAC3PX from some individual Seetronic X Series panel connectors that use other contact finishes.
PA Housing
The connector housing is manufactured from:
PA – Polyamide
providing a durable engineering-polymer body suitable for professional equipment integration.
UL94 V-0 Flame-Retardant Construction
Seetronic specifies the connector material at:
UL94 V-0
flame-retardant grade.
This specification relates to the material’s behaviour under the UL94 plastics flammability test system.
It does not mean the entire equipment assembly is fireproof.
IP65 Protection
Seetronic specifies the SAC3PX with:
IP65 protection.
IP65 indicates protection against:
- Dust ingress
- Water jets
when the connector is correctly installed and the complete mating system satisfies the conditions required for the published rating.
IP protection should always be considered a system characteristic.
It can depend on:
- Correct panel installation
- Panel sealing
- Compatible mating connectors
- Protective accessories
- Enclosure design
- Proper connector engagement
IP67 Terminal-Equipment Protection
Seetronic additionally describes the SAC3PX as providing:
IP67 protection class for terminal equipment.
This wording should be presented carefully.
The manufacturer’s individual SAC3PX specification still lists the connector’s Protection Degree as IP65.
The product should therefore not simply be advertised as an unrestricted “IP67 connector”.
For applications requiring a specifically rated IP67 connector assembly, Seetronic manufactures the separate:
SAC3PX-67
X Series IP67 model.
SAC3PX vs SAC3PX-67
These are separate products.
SAC3PX
- X Series IP65
- Protection degree: IP65
- Combined Power IN / OUT
- Gold-plated contacts
- 1,000 mating cycles
SAC3PX-67
- X Series IP67
- Connector protection class: IP67
- Combined Power IN / OUT
- Designed for more demanding sealed applications
- Separate model number
Do not substitute one specification for the other.
Protective CNAC-PX Cover
Seetronic specifies the optional:
CNAC-PX protective rubber cover
for the SAC3PX.
The cover is:
Not included.
Where the cover is required by the equipment design, it must be purchased separately.
This is worth stating clearly on the product page to avoid customers assuming the protective cap is supplied with the connector.
Front Panel Installation
Seetronic’s current installation instructions specify mounting the SAC3PX:
From the front of the panel.
The manufacturer recommends the mounting screws be tightened to:
0.5Nm.
Correct mechanical installation is important to maintain:
- Panel retention
- Connector alignment
- Environmental sealing
- Long-term reliability
Compact Professional Panel Format
The SAC3PX is designed for integration into equipment panels and technical enclosures.
This makes it suitable for custom equipment manufacturers and technical workshops building:
- Lighting fixtures
- Distribution boxes
- Rack panels
- Touring systems
- AV equipment
- LED systems
- Effects equipment
Its combined architecture reduces the panel area that would otherwise be needed for separate power-in and power-out connectors.
More Than 1,000 Mating Cycles
Seetronic specifies a mechanical service life of:
More than 1,000 mating cycles.
This makes the connector appropriate for professional systems where cables may be repeatedly:
- Connected
- Disconnected
- Packed
- Transported
- Reinstalled
Actual service life will also depend on proper handling and the condition of the mating connectors.
Temperature Range
The SAC3PX is specified for operation from:
-30°C to +80°C.
This supports a wide variety of professional indoor and appropriately designed outdoor equipment applications.
The complete equipment assembly may have a narrower operating range depending on other components.
Maximum Conductor Size
Seetronic specifies:
2.5mm² / 12 AWG
for the connector.
The actual conductor size used in completed equipment must be appropriate for:
- Circuit rating
- Equipment load
- Cable type
- Applicable electrical standards
- Thermal conditions
SAC3FPX Power-In Function
The SAC3PX incorporates the functionality of Seetronic’s:
SAC3FPX power-in panel connector.
The SAC3FPX is designed to mate with the compatible:
SAC3MX male cable connector.
This forms the incoming power connection to the equipment.
SAC3MPX Power-Out Function
The SAC3PX also incorporates the functionality of the:
SAC3MPX power-out panel connector.
The SAC3MPX is designed to mate with the compatible:
SAC3FX female cable connector.
This forms the onward power connection to compatible downstream equipment.
Cable Connector Pairing
For Seetronic X Series systems, the relevant mating cable connectors include:
Power IN side: compatible SAC3MX cable connector
Power OUT side: compatible SAC3FX cable connector
Always verify the exact connector generation and application before assembling power cables or equipment.
Power IN and Power OUT Are Different Functions
The two sides of a power-linking system are deliberately differentiated.
They should not be treated as interchangeable connections.
The purpose is to maintain a predictable direction of power:
Supply → Power IN → Equipment → Power OUT → Downstream Equipment
Correct equipment design should preserve this architecture.
Professional Lighting
The SAC3PX is particularly well suited to entertainment lighting products that need:
- Incoming AC power
- Downstream power linking
- Compact connection panels
- Secure locking connectors
Potential equipment includes:
- LED fixtures
- Wash lights
- Effects fixtures
- Architectural luminaires
- Moving-light equipment
where the equipment manufacturer has designed an appropriate compatible power system.
LED Systems
LED equipment often benefits from daisy-chain power architecture because individual fixtures can have relatively modest power consumption.
A combined power input/output connector can help keep fixture panels compact while allowing multiple units to be connected along a suitably designed circuit.
The maximum number of linked devices must always be determined from the actual electrical load and circuit capacity.
Touring Equipment
Touring equipment requires connections that can withstand repeated setup and pack-down.
Potential applications include:
- Touring racks
- Lighting systems
- Stage equipment
- Custom distribution systems
- Road-case-mounted hardware
The locking connector format helps maintain secure connections during professional production use.
Theatre
Theatre technical systems may use locking power connectors across:
- Lighting equipment
- Effects systems
- AV hardware
- Touring productions
- Technical racks
- Temporary installations
A combined IN/OUT connector can be particularly useful where compact equipment must support power linking.
Professional AV
Professional audiovisual equipment may use the SAC3PX in:
- Powered display systems
- Custom racks
- Processing equipment
- Exhibition systems
- Integrated AV hardware
where the equipment manufacturer has designed around a compatible Seetronic X Series power interface.
Exhibition and Trade Show Equipment
Exhibition equipment is frequently:
- Installed
- Removed
- Transported
- Reconfigured
and may need compact power-linking solutions.
The SAC3PX can provide a professional locking interface for suitably designed display and AV equipment.
Film and Television
Film and television departments may encounter X Series power connectivity across:
- Lighting fixtures
- Technical racks
- LED systems
- Location equipment
- Custom production hardware
The locking format is useful in production environments where accidental disconnection can interrupt equipment during operation.
Broadcast
Broadcast equipment manufacturers and technical departments may use compact panel-mounted power connectors in:
- Racks
- Monitor systems
- Mobile production equipment
- Control hardware
where suitable equipment design and certification requirements are met.
Outdoor Production
The IP65 rating makes the SAC3PX relevant to equipment intended for appropriately engineered outdoor environments.
However, an IP65 connector alone does not make an entire piece of equipment weatherproof.
The complete assembly must also address:
- Enclosure sealing
- Cable entries
- Fasteners
- Gaskets
- Ventilation
- Drainage
- Mating connectors
according to the intended equipment rating.
Not Automatically IP67
The standard SAC3PX should not be promoted simply as:
“IP67 waterproof.”
Seetronic publishes:
Protection Degree: IP65
for the connector.
If the application genuinely requires an IP67-rated connector system, investigate the separate:
SAC3PX-67
model.
Important: Not Automatically a Live-Disconnect Connector
Seetronic’s current SAC3PX product specification does not state a Circuit Breaking Capacity or explicitly authorise connection/disconnection under electrical load.
Do not assume that because the connector resembles other professional locking mains systems it can safely be unplugged live.
Power connections should be made and disconnected according to:
- Equipment instructions
- Connector manufacturer requirements
- Appropriate electrical procedures
unless the specific complete system is expressly certified for load breaking.
X Series – Not a Generic “TRUE1” Product Name
Seetronic officially categorises the SAC3PX as part of its:
X Series IP65
power connector range.
The SAC3PX product page itself does not use TRUE1 as the product-family name.
For accurate product identification, GigLife should therefore describe this connector as:
Seetronic SAC3PX X Series
rather than using another manufacturer’s branded connector-family name.
Cross-brand mechanical similarity should never be presented as certified compatibility unless that compatibility is explicitly documented by the relevant manufacturers.
International Standards
Seetronic lists the SAC3PX against:
- UL 498
- UL 50E
- IEC 61984
- GB/T 34989
and provides certification references including:
UL: E356932
TÜV RH: R 50660463 0001
CQC: CQC23003410681
These provide useful technical information when evaluating the connector for an equipment design.
They do not remove the requirement for the finished product to meet the standards and regulatory requirements applicable where it is sold or operated.
Australian Electrical Applications
The SAC3PX is a mains-power component.
In Australia, installation into equipment, mains wiring and completed power assemblies must comply with applicable Australian electrical safety requirements.
Assembly and servicing should be undertaken by appropriately qualified persons where required.
The international component ratings should not be interpreted as automatic approval of a completed device for Australian sale or operation.
Product Specifications
Brand: Seetronic
Model: SAC3PX
Series: X Series IP65
Connector Type: Combined Power IN / Power OUT panel connector
Configuration: 2 + PE
Functions: Power input and power-through / output
Integrated Functions: SAC3FPX + SAC3MPX
Rated Current: 16A TÜV RH / 20A UL
Rated Voltage: 250V AC TÜV RH / 300V AC UL
Contact Resistance: ≤5mΩ
Dielectric Strength: 4000V DC / 1600V/min AC UL
Insulation Resistance: >1000MΩ
Maximum Conductor Size: 2.5mm² / 12 AWG
Service Life: >1,000 mating cycles
Housing: PA / Polyamide
Contacts: Copper alloy
Contact Plating: Gold
Flammability: UL94 V-0
Protection Degree: IP65
Manufacturer Additional Wording: IP67 protection class for terminal equipment
Operating Temperature: -30°C to +80°C
Panel Installation: Front mount
Recommended Fixing Torque: 0.5Nm
Standards: UL498, UL50E, IEC61984, GB/T 34989
UL Certification: E356932
TÜV RH Certification: R 50660463 0001
CQC Certification: CQC23003410681
Optional Protective Cover: CNAC-PX – not included
Key Features
- Combined power input and power output in one assembly
- 2 + PE connection
- Compact panel-space-saving architecture
- Secure locking connection
- 16A / 250V AC TÜV RH rating
- 20A / 300V AC UL rating
- ≤5mΩ contact resistance
- 1000MΩ insulation resistance
- Gold-plated copper-alloy contacts
- PA housing
- IP65 protection
- More than 1,000 mating cycles
- -30°C to +80°C temperature range
- UL, TÜV RH and CQC certified
- Suitable for professional lighting, AV and production-equipment integration
- Optional CNAC-PX protective cover available separately
Why Choose the Seetronic SAC3PX?
Choose the SAC3PX where professional equipment requires:
- Power input
- Power-through output
- A compact combined panel connection
- Secure locking operation
- IP65 environmental protection
- 2 + PE mains connectivity
- 16A / 250V AC TÜV rating
- Gold-plated contacts
- Professional equipment integration
- International component certifications
- A space-saving alternative to separate IN and OUT connectors
The combined architecture makes the SAC3PX particularly attractive for equipment manufacturers and technical builders working with compact professional lighting, AV and touring systems.
Why Buy Seetronic SAC3PX from GigLife?
GigLife supplies professional connectors, cables, adaptors, hardware and production consumables specifically for the entertainment and technical-production industries.
With more than 25 years of hands-on live entertainment industry experience, GigLife understands that professional power connectivity needs to work in real production environments—not just look good on a specification sheet.
Products are selected with the practical requirements of:
- Lighting technicians
- Production electricians
- Theatre technicians
- Touring crews
- AV technicians
- Equipment manufacturers
- Production companies
- Film and television departments
- Broadcast technicians
- Exhibition contractors
- Equipment-hire companies
- Festivals
- Venues
- Schools and performing arts centres
- Custom cable and equipment workshops
Whether you are designing an entertainment fixture, building a touring rack, developing a custom technical enclosure or maintaining professional production equipment, GigLife supplies specialist components selected by people who understand how the equipment is actually used.
Orders are dispatched from Brisbane with Australia-wide shipping available.
GigLife is proudly by the professionals… for the professionals.
