{"product_id":"nac3fca-nac3fcb-3-pin-powercon-stage-lighting-connector-blue-white","title":"NAC3FCA \/ NAC3FCB 3-Pin Powercon Stage Lighting Connector – Blue Input \u0026 White Output Male Plug + Female Socket","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNAC3FCA \/ NAC3FCB 3-Pin Powercon Stage Lighting Connector – Blue (Input) \u0026amp; White (Output)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowercon connectors (NAC3 series) are the professional standard for mains power connections on stage lighting fixtures, PA amplifiers, and touring audio equipment. Developed by Neutrik, the Powercon design provides a twist-lock mechanism that prevents accidental disconnection under load — a critical safety feature in live performance environments where a kicked power cable could cause equipment damage, audio dropout, or safety hazards. The blue (NAC3FCA) and white (NAC3FCB) color coding distinguishes input (blue, power in to equipment) from output (white, power out \/ loop-through) connections, preventing incorrect daisy-chaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e NAC3FCA (blue, input) + NAC3FCB (white, output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-pin (L + N + PE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20A continuous\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alloy, silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass-filled nylon, blue (FCA) or white (FCB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist-lock (1\/4 turn to lock\/unlock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepts 7–12mm OD cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solder cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMating Cycles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500+ rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5, 10, or 100 sets (select above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNAC3FCA vs NAC3FCB — Blue vs White Explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAC3FCA (Blue — Input):\u003c\/strong\u003e Power enters the equipment through this connector. Blue = power coming IN to the device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAC3FCB (White — Output):\u003c\/strong\u003e Power exits the equipment for daisy-chaining to the next device. White = power going OUT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue connectors only mate with blue; white only mates with white. Different keyway positions physically prevent cross-mating — a blue plug cannot be inserted into a white socket. This prevents reverse daisy-chaining which could damage equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowercon vs IEC C13 vs Powercon TRUE1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIEC C13\/C14:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard equipment power connector. Not locking, 10A rated. For office equipment and static installations only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowercon NAC3 (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist-lock, 20A rated. For touring and live performance. NOT hot-pluggable — de-energize before connecting\/disconnecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowercon TRUE1 (NAC3MPX\/NAC3FPX):\u003c\/strong\u003e Newer standard. Hot-pluggable (safe to connect\/disconnect under load). Required for applications where live connection is necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Questions Does This Product Answer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Can I connect Powercon NAC3 under load?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — No. NAC3FCA\/FCB are NOT rated for hot-plugging. Always de-energize the circuit before connecting or disconnecting. For hot-plug capability, use Powercon TRUE1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"How many devices can I daisy-chain?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Total load of all daisy-chained devices must not exceed the circuit breaker rating (typically 16A or 20A) AND the 20A Powercon connector rating. Calculate total wattage ÷ mains voltage = total current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"What wire gauge for Powercon cables?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Up to 10m at 20A: 2.5mm² (13AWG) minimum. 10–30m: 4mm² (11AWG). NAC3 solder cups accept up to 4mm² per contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Are these Neutrik-compatible?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — These are Neutrik-compatible NAC3FCA\/FCB connectors. They mate with genuine Neutrik Powercon cable connectors (NAC3MCA\/MCB). Verify physical compatibility before use in critical touring applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving head fixtures, LED wash lights, Par Can power, dimmer rack outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePA systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power amplifier mains connections, powered speaker inputs, subwoofer power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouring audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rack-mounted equipment power distribution, stage box power connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall audio\/AV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed installation amplifier racks, AV equipment rooms, permanent stage installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5, 10, or 100 sets (select above) — each set: 1× NAC3FCA blue input + 1× NAC3FCB white output panel mount female sockets. 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