The TE 2213468-1 is a 3-circuit plug housing from the Nector M series, designed as a Cable/Wire to Cable/Wire interconnect. It accepts socket contacts (sold separately) and terminates via crimp, making it a field-serviceable component for sealed power harnesses. The housing is keyed — the moulded-in polarisation ribs prevent accidental mis-mating with a differently keyed receptacle, a detail that matters when multiple Nector M connectors share a panel. Rated 20A per circuit at 400V, this is a power-class connector, not a signal line. The 3-position count suits applications where a single-phase or small DC circuit needs a sealed break — think battery pack interconnects, motor leads, or sensor power feeds in wet environments. Panel-mount installation through a cutout secures the housing to the bulkhead, taking strain off the cable entry.
Mounting and wiring — what to pair it with
This is a plug housing only — it requires the matching Nector M socket contacts (crimp terminals) and a receptacle housing to complete the mated pair. The panel-mount feature uses a locking nut or clip (depending on the Nector M panel-mount variant) to fix the housing through a cutout, keeping the connector stationary while the cable routes to the load. The keyed housing design means the plug will only mate with a receptacle that has the complementary keyway orientation. In a multi-connector harness, this prevents cross-wiring — a practical safeguard when servicing a panel with several Nector M connectors of the same circuit count.
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