Should I Switch?Should I Switch?

Make the switch to Anderson Make the switch to Anderson Power Pole PlugsPower Pole Plugs

What do I do first?What do I do first?

► First Step is to do some First Step is to do some research.research. What tools do I need?What tools do I need? How much do I have to How much do I have to

do?do? What’s it going to cost?What’s it going to cost?

► What are Some Key What are Some Key Features NeededFeatures Needed ReliableReliable Easy to Use (Goof Proof Easy to Use (Goof Proof

Mating)Mating) $ Low Cost in Low $ Low Cost in Low

Volume QuantitiesVolume Quantities Easy to Assemble Easy to Assemble

(Crimp or Solder)(Crimp or Solder) Low Cost Crimp Tooling Low Cost Crimp Tooling

AvailableAvailable Support the Current Support the Current

Ranges Needed for Ranges Needed for Common EquipmentCommon Equipment

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► ProsPros

Reduces Voltage DropReduces Voltage Drop Genderless designGenderless design Silver Plated ContactsSilver Plated Contacts Flat Wiping Contact SystemFlat Wiping Contact System Polarized HousingsPolarized Housings Molded in DovetailsMolded in Dovetails Fast Setup of Power ConnectionsFast Setup of Power Connections The Contacts are Designed for Crimp Style The Contacts are Designed for Crimp Style

Terminations But Can Be solderedTerminations But Can Be soldered

Anatomy of a PowerpoleAnatomy of a Powerpole

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►ConsCons

Can be costly if you replace EVERYTHINGCan be costly if you replace EVERYTHING A little confusing when installing based on A little confusing when installing based on

NTRAK standards (We will cover this)NTRAK standards (We will cover this)

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► In a one-dimensional body, such as a wire, In a one-dimensional body, such as a wire, the relationship between current and the relationship between current and potential can be described by Ohm's Law: potential can be described by Ohm's Law:

►VV = = IRIR where where

►VV = difference of potential between two points on a wire = difference of potential between two points on a wire► II = current through a wire = current through a wire►RR = resistance measured between the same two points = resistance measured between the same two points

as the potential differenceas the potential difference

Your ResearchYour Research

NTRAK StandardNTRAK Standard

► This shows the Correct This shows the Correct Assembly Configuration Assembly Configuration for a Set of Anderson for a Set of Anderson Powerpole Connectors Powerpole Connectors for the NTrack for the NTrack StrandardStrandard

► Mating Face ViewMating Face View Top Picture – Color on Top Picture – Color on

Top, Common on Bottom, Top, Common on Bottom, Hoods upHoods up

Bottom Picture – Bottom Picture – Common on Top, Color Common on Top, Color on Bottom, Hoods upon Bottom, Hoods up

NTrack StandardNTrack StandardTrack Track DesignationDesignation

NTRAK Colors Tape or NTRAK Colors Tape or PaintPaint

Powerpole Shell Colors Front Rail/Rear Powerpole Shell Colors Front Rail/Rear RailRail

DC SupplyDC Supply WhiteWhite White/BlackWhite/Black

Front MainFront Main RedRed Red/BlackRed/Black

Rear MainRear Main YellowYellow Yellow/BlackYellow/Black

Branch LineBranch Line BlueBlue Blue/BlackBlue/Black

Branch Line 2Branch Line 2 Blue/YellowBlue/YellowBlue/YellowBlue/Yellow

Mountain DivMountain Div GreenGreen Green/BlackGreen/Black

Set-up TrkSet-up Trk Green/Green/YellowYellow Green/YellowGreen/Yellow

Ft Passing TrkFt Passing Trk OrangeOrange Orange/BlackOrange/Black

Nn3 Front TrkNn3 Front Trk Red/GreenRed/Green Red/GreenRed/Green

Nn3 Center TrkNn3 Center Trk Yellow/Yellow/GreenGreen Yellow/GreenYellow/Green

Nn3 Rear TrkNn3 Rear Trk Blue/GreenBlue/Green Blue/GreenBlue/Green

Tools NeededTools Needed

►Wire StrippersWire Strippers► Power Pole CrimperPower Pole Crimper►Wire CuttersWire Cutters►Other ToolsOther Tools

PlanPlan

►Develop a system Develop a system by:by: Carefully measure Carefully measure

wirewire Review wire Review wire

fastenersfasteners Review clearancesReview clearances Mark modules clearlyMark modules clearly

A quick tourA quick tour

Before and aftersBefore and afters

BeforeBefore

AFTER!!!AFTER!!!

BeforeBefore

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