Adapter Scame model 601 — 16A/5-pin female inlet to 32A/5-pin male outlet

Scame adapter model 601 converts a 16A/5-pin female inlet into a 32A/5-pin male outlet, allowing devices or extension assemblies with different IEC/CEE current ratings to be connected temporarily or during testing. The adapter maintains the five-pole wiring scheme (three phases, neutral and earth) and is intended for situations where a 16A receptacle must feed equipment expecting a 32A plug, enabling safe, short-term power transfer when used according to applicable standards and local electrical regulations.

Advantages

The adapter provides a simple, compact mechanical solution to mate incompatible 16A and 32A five-pole connectors while preserving correct pole configuration. Its construction reduces the need for custom cabling or time-consuming rewiring during temporary installations, maintenance, and testing. By matching the five-pin layout, it helps ensure continuity of phase, neutral and earth connections and supports a straightforward, reversible connection without permanent modifications to existing infrastructure.

Suitable for

• Temporary power distribution on construction sites and events
• Testing and commissioning of industrial equipment with differing plug ratings
• Short-term use where equipment with a 32A plug must be powered from a 16A/5-pin source
• Maintenance tasks requiring quick, reversible connector adaptation

When it may not be suitable

This adapter is not a solution for permanently increasing the available current capacity of a supply. It does not change the underlying wiring protection, conductor size, or circuit breaker rating; using a 32A device on a 16A-supplied circuit may overload the supply if the device draws more current than the circuit permits. It should not be used in installations where full-rated continuous 32A load is expected, or where local regulations prohibit adapter use for safety or certification reasons.

Key specifications

• Connector configuration: five-pin (three phases, neutral, earth)
• Input: 16 A, five-pin female inlet
• Output: 32 A, five-pin male outlet
• Intended use: temporary connector adaptation between 16A and 32A systems
• Typical applications: temporary power distribution, testing, maintenance

How to use

Before use, verify that the supply circuit protection, conductor sizes and upstream equipment are suitable for the intended load. Connect the 16A/5-pin female inlet of the adapter to the available 16A receptacle, then insert the 32A/5-pin male outlet end into the device or cable requiring the 32A-style plug. Ensure all connections are tight and that earth continuity is present. Monitor load current to avoid exceeding the source circuit rating and disconnect the adapter when not required.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm that temporary adaptation by an adapter is permitted by local electrical codes
• Check the expected current draw of the connected equipment against the supply circuit rating
• Ensure physical compatibility with your existing 16A and 32A five-pin connectors
• Assess whether a permanent rewiring or appropriately rated supply is a safer alternative for continuous loads

Usage recommendations

Use the adapter only for short-term or temporary connections, verify circuit protection and conductor sizing before connecting high-demand equipment, and avoid using it as a permanent means to up-rate a supply. Regularly inspect the adapter for signs of wear, damage or poor contacts and replace it if any defects are found.