NEUTRIK NAC3MPB powerCON Panel Connector Power Out

The NEUTRIK NAC3MPB is a powerCON chassis connector for panel mounting on professional audio, lighting and industrial equipment: the grey, B-type outlet through which a device passes mains power onward to the next unit in a chain. It fits the standard Neutrik D-series panel cut-out, so it drops into the same hole pattern as XLR and speakON panel connectors, and its flat-tab terminals connect to the equipment’s internal wiring. Like every powerCON connector, it locks with a twist, so a mains cable cannot be pulled out by a passing foot or a tug on a cable loom, and its grey colour and B-type keying mark it unmistakably as power out, distinct from the blue power-in inlet on the same product range. The sheet code is NAC3MPB; current Neutrik datasheets list this part as NAC3MPB-1, the same grey power-out chassis connector.

Why Choose NEUTRIK NAC3MPB powerCON Panel Connector Power Out?

The NEUTRIK NAC3MPB is the right panel connector for any product that needs to daisy-chain mains power: powered loudspeakers with a link output, lighting fixtures and LED panels, amplifier racks with through-power, and custom distro panels. The airtight chassis design, with a locking latch that holds the rear cover to the front housing, suits equipment that is moved, stacked and cased between shows, where a loose panel connector would become an intermittent fault. The 20 ampere, 250 volt rating matches the NAC3FCB cable connector it pairs with, so a full link cable and panel set can be specified from one system, one rating and one colour code, with no adapter in between.

Key Features of NEUTRIK NAC3MPB powerCON Panel Connector Power Out

• Panel power-out outlet: Grey, B-type powerCON chassis connector for passing mains power onward from a device.
• D-series panel fit: Standard D-series flange fits the same panel cut-out as other Neutrik D-series connectors.
• 20 A / 250 V AC rating: Rated current 20 A rms, rated voltage 250 V AC, matching the NAC3FCB cable connector.
• Flat-tab terminals: Flat-tab (3/16-inch) terminals for the equipment’s internal wiring.
• Locking, airtight chassis: Locking latch design with firm fixation of the rear cover to the front housing.

Best Suited For

The NEUTRIK NAC3MPB suits equipment manufacturers, repair workshops and installers fitting or replacing a power-out socket on powered speakers, lighting fixtures, LED walls and rack panels. It is a component, not a finished product: fitting it means opening equipment and working on mains wiring, so it should be installed by a competent technician following local electrical safety practice. It pairs with the NAC3FCB cable connector; it must not be substituted for a blue power-in inlet, and its keying must never be modified to force a fit.

Setup and Connection Guide

Cut or select the D-series panel opening, fit the NEUTRIK NAC3MPB from the front of the panel and secure it with the panel screws, checking that the grey outlet face and its keyway are oriented as the mating cable requires. Connect the internal wiring to the flat-tab terminals, observing line, neutral and ground positions from the equipment’s wiring diagram, and confirm the rear cover latch is fully seated before closing the equipment. Test the finished outlet with a matching NAC3FCB cable: align the keyway, push and twist until it latches, then release with the lever. Inspect the connector for heat discolouration or looseness at every service interval.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the NEUTRIK NAC3MPB pair with?

The grey NAC3FCB cable connector, which plugs into this panel outlet to carry power onward to the next device.

Is the NEUTRIK NAC3MPB the same as NAC3MPB-1?

Yes, in practice: NAC3MPB-1 is the current datasheet code for the grey, B-type power-out chassis connector listed on the sheet as NAC3MPB.

Can the NEUTRIK NAC3MPB be used as a mains inlet?

No. It is a power-out outlet. Mains inlets in this system are the blue, A-type connectors such as the NAC3MPA, with different keying.

Technical Specifications

The table below summarises the published specifications of the NEUTRIK NAC3MPB powerCON Panel Connector Power Out. Where a detail varies by region or by the software version supplied at purchase, the supplied manual for the exact unit remains the final reference.

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