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Epec 6200 Remote Access Unit Technical Manual and Cabling Instructions MAN000719 Functional versions 6200-222 6200-223 6200-268 6200-269 Classification: Public Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Internet PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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Added: Functional Version 6200-222 Preliminary Release 23.11.2021 Added: Industry Canada Compliance Statement 30.03.2020 First released version Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
13.2 Supply Voltage Monitoring ................ 41 13.3 LED Indicator .................... 42 13.4 5 V REF Diagnostics .................. 44 13.4.1 OVERLOAD .................. 44 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi...
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Welding ....................75 15.13 Accessories and Ordering Codes ............76 15.13.1 AMPSEAL Connectors ..............77 15.13.2 AMPSEAL cable dimensions ............78 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi...
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The system should be designed and constructed according to the Epec general mounting and cabling instruction document. Epec Oy reserves a right to improve its products without a further notice. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice...
Classification: Manual Code Public Warranty Information concerning the warranty of this product can be found from Epec General Sales and Warranty Terms. For more information, contact sales@epec.fi Limited Liability The manufacturer shall under no circumstances be liable for loss of production, loss of profit, loss of use or any other consequential damages and/or indirect losses, whatever their cause may be.
Epec 6200 RAU has multiple use cases such as data collection, communication gateway, remote access or edge computing. Epec 6200 RAU is fully compatible with the existing Epec control units and supports Epec GlobE remote management platform, Epec GatE secure access solution, CODESYS 3.5 WebVisu functionality, Epec MultiTool...
Accelerometer DO/DI AI/DI 1xAMP23 1xAMP23 1xmini-B USB (M12) 1xmini-B USB (M12) Connectors 1xM12 3xM12 4xSMA 4xSMA Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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-30... +60 °C range -22...+140 °F CODESYS version Supported CAN CANopen higher layer SAE J1939 protocols Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
Diagnostics Supply voltage Unit temperature Software cycle time REF voltage monitoring 3 x Signal LED (green/red/blue) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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Case material Aluminum Operating temperature -30... +60 °C -22...+140 °F Storage temperature -40... +80 °C -40...+176 °F Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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(sourcing, up to 1 A) Inputs (pull-down to GND) AI/DI (0-5 V / 0-22 mA and pull-up selection by application) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi...
Option Connector type GSM/UMTS/LTE RP-SMA FEM WLAN SMA FEM GPS/GLONASS SMA FEM LTE Diversity RP-SMA FEM Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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DIGITAL_OUTPUT_2 DO/DI PWR_GND PWR_IN *Hardware specific X2, mini-B-USB connector Picture Signal +5 V (max 500 mA) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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CAN5 L X6, M12 connector (5 pin MALE) Picture Signal CAN shield CAN6 H CAN6 L Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
Output Off, Pull-up resistor not typ. 44 kΩ Resistance selected, V < U in (referenced to GND) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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Note 7: Overload conditions Note 8: Includes hysteresis. The input state is maintained until the second voltage limit is exceeded. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi...
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The protection circuit can be bypassed (the switch will reconnect the measurement circuit) momentarily with a reset signal (DEV_DSC_OVP_RESET_X1_17). The signal is edge activated and the bypass time is fixed. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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Epec programming libraries. For more information about conversions, refer to Epec Programming and Libraries manual. The measurement is scaled down before the conversion. The effect is compensated in Epec software libraries. Note 5: When protection mode is active the measurement circuit is disconnected from the input.
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Note 1: Exceeding the max values might cause damage to input. Note 2:Overload conditions. Note 3: Includes hysteresis. The input state is maintained until the second voltage limit is exceeded Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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Measurement range, Z-axis: ±2 g Related programming Accelerometer.lib (For more information, see Epec libraries: Programming and Libraries manual) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
Note 2: Current limit for overcurrent protection to limit internal power dissipation. Note 3:When the limit is exceeded, the output current is regulated. In regulation, the output is switched into overcurrent mode. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
Manual Code Public Note 4: The measurement is scaled down before the conversion. The effect is compensated in Epec software libraries. For more information, see Epec Programming and Libraries manual. 10.3 Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice...
Always use an external fuse to protect the unit. The fuse is needed for reverse voltage and overload protection. For more information, see section Power Supply Cabling. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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Note 1: Load dump protection according to ISO7636-2: 2004 pulse 5, Us=+123 V Note 2:Limited functionality when the voltage is higher than the nominal. If the voltage is less than 7,7 V, the unit is in non-operational state. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
GND (DATA GROUND) GND (DATA GROUND) The CAN3 communication pins are located in the control unit's AMP23 (X1) connector as follows: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi...
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The CAN6 communication pins are located in the control unit's M12 (X6) connector as follows: Picture Signal CAN shield CAN6 H CAN6 L Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
Picture (AMP23 male Signal connector, front) TXD, transmit data RXD, receive data GND (DATA GROUND) GND (DATA GROUND) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
USB ports provide a flexible way to attach peripheral devices. However, it should be noted that the core of the unit is based on embedded processor architecture. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to consult Epec to assess the compatibility with the product when selecting a new USB device.
Page 34 Technical Manual and Cabling Instructions Classification: Manual Code Public 12.4 Ethernet Firewall can be activated for Ethernet, for more information refer to Epec Programming and Libraries manual. Supported Ethernet max 2 amount: Bus speed: Maximum 10/100 Mbps Cabling instructions: See section Ethernet Cabling...
(For more information, see Epec Programming and Libraries manual) *) Recommended to use Plantec Planar Combination Antenna K98LLVR (for using other antenna types, additional testing is required) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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Page 36 Technical Manual and Cabling Instructions Classification: Manual Code Public Correct SIM card position and antenna connector location: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi...
*) Recommended to use Plantec Planar WLAN Antenna M70XFR (Antenna Gain -3.0 dBi) (for using other antenna types, additional testing is required) Correct antenna connector location: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
Libraries manual) *) Recommended to use Plantec Planar Combination Antenna K98LLVR (for using other antenna types, additional testing is required) Antenna connector location: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
*) Recommended to use Plantec Planar Combination Antenna K98LLVR (for using other antenna types, additional testing is required) The correct antenna connector location: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
°C levels Lowering CPU clock Non- °C frequency to half configurable Non- Shut-down +100 °C configurable Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
Diagnostics Low High Unit Recommended supply voltage warning level For additional electrical characteristics refer to section Power Supply. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
Three LEDs are situated on the connector side of the unit. LED2 and LED3 are user programmable; refer to Epec Programming and Libraries Manual for more information. LED1 is described in this chapter. The LED1 indicator is the left LED, according to the...
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Firmware update alternately progress Red LED Application exception, constantly ON ApplicationException for example, division by zero. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
Long term exposure to overvoltage or overload can cause permanent damage to the unit. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
Manual Code Public APPROVALS AND SAFETY 14.1 EMC Tests Epec 6200 units are tested according to EMC tests that are described in this section. The following tables provide a summary of performed EMC tests: Measurement / test Reference standard Conducted Emissions from the Mains Cable...
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Port Limit level (V) 12 V DC input -100 +150 24 V DC input - 450 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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-300 V, 10/90 ms, 60 min +290 V, 10/90 ms, 60 min 100 ms -12 V, 20 s -5 V, 1 pulse10 pulses Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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Class E: One or more functions of a device/system do not perform as designed during exposure and cannot be returned to operation without repairing the device/system. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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Frequency (MHz) Limit value (dBmV) 0,15 - 30 84/74 (QP) 0,15 - 30 74/64 (AVE) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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± 2, ± 4, ± 8 ± 2, ± 4, ± 8, ± 15 Note 1: WLAN SMA connector tested with ± 2 kV Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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The EUT shall continue to operate as intended after the test. However, moderate degradation of performance is allowed. No change of actual operating state or loss of memory functions is allowed. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
Page 52 Technical Manual and Cabling Instructions Classification: Manual Code Public 14.3 Environmental Tests The following environmental tests have been performed to Epec 6200 units: Temperature Duration/ Test Temperature Exposure Remarks time Cold • -30 °C 16 h 1 °C/min...
Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados. Para maiores informações, consulte o site da ANATEL: www.anatel.gov.br. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
Toute modification non approuvée explicitement par le fournisseur de licence de l’appareil peut entraîner l’annulation du droit de l’utilisateur à utiliser l’appareil. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
Manual Code Public 14.4.3 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity Epec Oy hereby declares that this device is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://extranet.epec.fi/Public/Declarations/Epec6200_4G_DeclarationOfConformity.pdf 14.4.3.1 Frequency, mode and maximum transmitted power...
In moist conditions, the unit must be mounted and oriented so that the connectors are not filled with water. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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Mounting position must be horizontal or vertical to allow water, etc. flowing away from connectors, see the figures below. Do not mount the unit in a position where the connector side is facing upwards: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
Manual Code Public 15.3 Plugging and unplugging the cables/connectors Epec control units use heavy duty gold plated, locked and sealed AMPSEAL connectors. The following figure shows an example of an AMPSEAL connector: • Gold plated AMPSEAL connectors pack a current of 15 amperes per contact and tolerate operating temperature range.
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Ordering codes for the AMPSEAL connectors, crimps and tools are listed in Section Accessories and Ordering Codes. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi...
The control units are connected with each other using standardized CAN bus. • The idea of the Epec embedded control system, is that all the control units are installed close to sensors, encoders and other equipment connected to them. •...
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The maximum length of the bus depends on the bus speed. For more information about the bus speeds, see the table below / refer to CiA DS-102 standard. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy...
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500 kbits/s 100 m 250 kbits/s 250 m 125 kbits/s 500 m 50 kbits/s 1000 m Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
• The shield grounding must be done only in one end of the cable Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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Connection example when there is a GND pin (X1.22) available in the control unit: Connection example when there is not a GND pin available in the control unit: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy...
Public 15.5.1 CAN cabling for system developers The following figure describes cabling for CAN communication between Epec control units and a PC. Ordering codes for the needed hardware are included in the figure. An external termination resistor (120 Ω) has to be connected at both ends between CAN H and CAN L.
Using shielded cable is recommended also in joystick connections. The following figure describes four different ways to connect closed circuit loop through the control unit: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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Manual Code Public The following figure describes three different ways to connect open circuit loop (from the control unit’s point of view): Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi...
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All Each control unit connector has several GND pins which should be used. Refer to section Power supply for accurate pin allocation of connectors. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
7 (rxd2-) 6 (rxd-) Green 8 (txd1-) 3 (txd2-) 2 (txd-) Orange Blue White/blue White/brown Brown Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
To check 6000 series unit's IP addresses, use ApplicationLoader (device software). For more information, see Epec Programming & Libraries Manual: Programming > Programming 6200 Remote Access Unit > Configuration > Configuring Ethernet and DNS Settings. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice.
GND = Signal Ground • The maximum length of the cable is 3 m • The following picture is an example of a connection between Epec 6000 series unit and PC with 3-wire connection. RS-232 cabling connection: AMP23 female connector (front)
The previous things should be considered when connecting the device directly to the USB connection. M12 USB Mini-B Picture Signal +5V (max 500 mA) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi...
No external power (or ground) connections are allowed. • The nominal operating voltage for Epec control units is 12 and 24 VDC. The full operating range is 8,4…36 VDC • See section...
7) communication, a minimum distance of 70 cm should be maintained between LTE and WLAN antennas in all installations. Due to potential coexistence interference in wireless communication, LTE/WLAN combination antenna is not recommended. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
Welding grounding should be connected close to the welding point to avoid long distance high current flow through machine frame. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194...
GSM UMTS / GPS antenna KY0035 MIMO LTE/GNSS Antenna KY0044 MAN000720 WLAN antenna KY0037 MAN000687 Camera (Brigade) KH0038 MAN000626 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
Kvaser CAN Card E0000038 15.13.1 AMPSEAL Connectors Epec uses gold plated, locked and sealed AMPSEAL heavy duty connectors for all Epec CAN Control Unit Family products to ensure endurance under extreme conditions. • All connectors are mechanically keyed to mate only with identical colors...
Strip length Size Insulation ±0,4 diameter range mm² Typical hand crimping tool e.g.: AMP Procrimper 58529-1 (TE Connectivity), Epec ordering code TT0018 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address: Phone: +358-(0)20-7608 111 PL/P.O.Box 194 Internet: www.epec.fi...
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