Lex A5039-TRUE1C TRUE1 Molded Tee Adapter, 20A Feed-Thru

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

20 Amp
125V AC
Single-Phase (H, N, G)
TRUE1 Inlet + Feed-Thru
1.5 ft TRUE1 Drop
12/3 SJOOW Cord
Fully Insulated Molding

In short: The Lex A5039-TRUE1C is a molded powerCON TRUE1® tee adapter that taps power off a TRUE1 cable run. Its molded body has a TRUE1 male panel-mount inlet and a TRUE1 female panel-mount feed-thru, plus a 1.5-foot (18") #12/3 SJOOW pigtail with an inline TRUE1 female connector to feed a fixture or device. It is rated 20A at 125V AC, single-phase (hot, neutral, ground).

Plug-and-play power

Why choose the Lex A5039-TRUE1C tee adapter?

Running a separate home run to every fixture eats cable, time and outlets. A tee lets one TRUE1 circuit drop power to a fixture and keep going to the next position. Lex designs the A5039-TRUE1C as part of a plug-and-play system, so a few basic pieces can build thousands of power layouts.

Feed-thru design

Power comes in, drops to one device through the pigtail and passes through to the next tee or device, so multiple devices run from a single source.

Building-block modularity

Plug-and-play components combine into thousands of unique system variations, greatly reducing installation time and cost.

Fully insulated molding

Molded, non-conductive construction creates a fully insulated assembly that resists shock, impact and corrosion for years of trouble-free service.

Industry-standard TRUE1

The inlet, feed-thru and drop all use Neutrik® powerCON TRUE1® connections, so the tee works with your existing TRUE1 equipment.

Compact and lightweight

The finished tee is small and light enough to hang along a pipe or truss without adding bulk.

20A SJOOW cable

The #12/3 AWG SJOOW drop cable is rated for 20 amps, oil resistant and rated for outdoor use.

On set & on show

Where is a TRUE1 tee adapter used?

Any time several TRUE1 devices sit along one line, a string of tees replaces a bundle of separate home runs:

LED fixtures on a pipe or truss, with one tee and a short drop at each position
Moving lights and wash fixtures without TRUE1 power-through outputs
Concert and touring rigs that need fast, repeatable power layouts every load-in
Film and TV sets powering a row of LED panels from one circuit
Theatre electrics and booms where outlets are limited
Live events and video walls feeding processors, amps or fixtures along a run

Setting it up

How do you set up a TRUE1 tee run?

A tee splits one circuit. It doesn't add power, so plan the total load before you plug in.

Add up the load. Everything on the run, including every drop and everything past the feed-thru, shares one circuit. Keep the total within 20A and within the rating of the breaker feeding it.
Feed the inlet. Plug the female end of a TRUE1 extension from your power source into the tee's male panel-mount inlet and twist to lock.
Connect the drop. Plug the pigtail's inline TRUE1 female connector into the fixture's TRUE1 inlet and twist to lock.
Continue the run. Plug the male end of the next TRUE1 extension into the tee's female panel-mount feed-thru and run it to the next tee or device.
Support the tees. Tie off the molded bodies and drops so the weight hangs on the hardware, not the connectors.

Many electricians keep continuous loads to 80% of the circuit rating, about 16A on a 20A circuit. Follow your local code and venue rules.

Full specifications

Lex A5039-TRUE1C specifications

Technical information
Part number	A5039-TRUE1C
Manufacturer	Lex Products
Product type	TRUE1 tee adapter, feed-thru
Rating	20A, 125V AC, 60 Hz
Configuration	Single-phase (H, N, G), 2-pole, 3-wire
Inlet	(1) Molded 20A powerCON TRUE1 male panel mount, black
Feed-thru	(1) Molded 20A powerCON TRUE1 female panel mount
Drop	(1) 20A powerCON TRUE1 female inline connector on 1.5 ft pigtail
Cord	#12/3 SJOOW, black
Length	1.5 ft (18")
Construction	Molded, non-conductive, fully insulated
Markets	Motion picture & TV production, theatrical, concert, touring, live events

Compatibility

What connects to each part of the tee?

Every connection is Neutrik powerCON® TRUE1, so the tee works with standard TRUE1 extensions and fixtures. It does not mate with original blue/grey powerCON® connectors without an adapter.

What plugs in where
Tee connection	Connects to	Examples
TRUE1 male panel mount (inlet)	Power coming in	The female end of a TRUE1 extension cable from distro or the previous tee
TRUE1 female panel mount (feed-thru)	Power going out down the run	The male end of a TRUE1 extension cable to the next tee or device
TRUE1 female inline (drop)	A device	LED fixtures, moving lights and other gear with TRUE1 inlets

Questions

Lex A5039-TRUE1C frequently asked questions

What is the Lex A5039-TRUE1C?

The Lex A5039-TRUE1C is a molded powerCON TRUE1 tee adapter. Its molded body has a TRUE1 male panel-mount inlet and a TRUE1 female panel-mount feed-thru, plus a 1.5-foot #12/3 SJOOW pigtail with a TRUE1 female inline connector. It is rated 20A at 125V AC.

How does a feed-thru tee adapter work?

Power enters the tee through its TRUE1 inlet. The pigtail drops power to one device, and the feed-thru passes power on to the next tee or device. A run of tees lets several devices share a single power source.

How many fixtures can I run on a string of tees?

It depends on the load, not the number of tees. Everything on the run shares one circuit, so the combined draw of all devices must stay within 20A and within the rating of the breaker feeding it. Many electricians keep continuous loads to 80%, about 16A.

Does the A5039-TRUE1C work with original powerCON connectors?

No. All three connections are powerCON TRUE1, which do not mate with original blue or grey powerCON connectors. Use a powerCON to TRUE1 adapter if you need to mix the two systems.

Can I plug or unplug the tee under load?

powerCON TRUE1 is a true mains connector with breaking capacity, called CBC, so TRUE1 connections can be connected or disconnected under load.

What is the rating of the Lex A5039-TRUE1C?

It is rated 20A at 125V AC, 60 Hz, single-phase with hot, neutral and ground, 2-pole and 3-wire.

How long is the drop on the A5039-TRUE1C?

The drop is a 1.5-foot (18-inch) pigtail of black #12/3 SJOOW cord ending in a TRUE1 female inline connector.

Why is the tee molded?

Lex molds the tee from non-conductive material to create a fully insulated assembly. The molding resists shock, impact and corrosion, keeps the tee compact and lightweight, and gives years of trouble-free service.

Power advice from people who actually run cable

Barn Door Lighting Outfitters has supplied film lighting, grip and power distribution since 1995. We're still a small, family-owned shop in Beaufort, South Carolina. Planning a TRUE1 power layout and not sure how many tees and extensions you need? Call 888-276-3667 or email info@barndoorlighting.com and a real person will help you spec it.