UL Recognized: File #E49351
CSA Recognized: File# LR54219
Materials and Finishes
| Insulator: | Glass-filled polyester, UL 94V-0, blue color |
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| Contacts: | Precision machined copper alloy with gold flash over nickel, or 0.76 µ (0.000030 inch) gold over nickel, or 1.27 µ (0.000050 inch) gold over nickel. Solder-coated terminations optional. |
| Mounting Screws: | Steel, zinc plated or black oxide |
| Cable adapter: | Thermoplastic and metallized plastic (IP only) |
| Jackscrews: | Stainless steel, passivated (IP only). Knobs are aluminum with black anodized coating. |
| Push-on Fastener: | Spring tempered copper alloy, tin plate |
| Float mount bushing: | Steel, zinc plated (MIP, MMIP only) |
| Mouting plate: | Steel, zinc plated (IP only) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Contact Current Rating: | Size 8 contact: 60 amps, continuous Size 12 contact: 40 amps, continuous Size 16 contact: 20 amps, continuous Size 20 contact: 5 amps |
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| Temperature rise curves per IEC 512-3, Test 5a | |
| Initial Contact Resistance: | Size 8 contact: 0.0005 ohms, maximum Size 12 contact: 0.001 ohms, maximum Size 16 contact: 0.0016 ohms, maximum Size 20 contact: 0.007 ohms, maximum |
| Per IEC 512-2, Test 2b | |
| Insulator Resistance: | 5 G ohms per IEC 512-2, Test 3a |
| Voltage Proof: | 2000 V rms per IEC 512-2, Test 4a, Method C |
| Hot Pluggable (50 couplings per UL 1977, paragraph 15): | Size 8 contact: 250 VAC at 25 amps Size 12 contact: 250 VAC at 25 amps |
| Creepage Distance: | Consult Technical Sales for information about your specific connector choice. |
| Clearance Distance: | Consult Technical Sales for information about your specific connector choice. |
| Working Voltage: | Consult Technical Sales for information about your specific connector choice. |
| Working Temperature: | -55°C to +125°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Polarization: | Provided by connector body design |
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| Blind mating system: | IP, MIP: Male and female connector bodies provide "lead-in" for 7.62 mm (0.300 inch) diametral misalignment. MMIP: Male and female connector bodies provide "lead-in" for 4.19 mm (0.165 inch) diametral misalignment. |
| Removable Contacts: | Insert contact in rear face of insulator; release from front face of insulator. Female contacts feature "Closed Entry" design. |
| Removable Contact Retention in Connector Body: | Size 8 contact: 67N (15 lbs.) per IEC 512-8, Test 15a Size 12 contact: 67N (15 lbs.) per IEC 512-8, Test 15a Size 16 contact: 67N (15 lbs.) per IEC 512-8, Test 15a Size 20 contact: 44N (10 lbs.) per IEC 512-8, Test 15a |
| Fixed Contacts: | Printed board terminations, both straight and right angle. Size 8, 12, and 16 female contacts feature "Closed Entry" design. Size 20 female contacts feature "Rugged Open Entry" design. |
| Fixed Contact Retention in Connector Body: | 44N (10 lbs.), minimum |
| Resistance to Solder Heat: | 500°F (260°C) for 10 seconds duration per IEC 512-6, Test 12e, 25 watt soldering iron |
| Sequential Mating System: | Two level and three level systems featured. Consult Technical Sales for application assistance with contact sequencing. |
| Locking and Coupling System (IP only): | Center jackscrew, M4X0.7 thread. Long jackscrews for use with cable adapter or short jackscrews for use without cable adapter. |
| Mechanical Operations: | 200 couplings minimum (depending on connection system) |
| Safety "Recessed in Insulator" contacts: | Size 12 and 16 female contacts may be recessed 5.00 mm (0.197 inches) below the face of the female connector insulator per safety requirements. Consult Technical Sales for ordering information. |
| Compliant press-fit terminations: | Press-fit terminations are available on all contact sizes in both straight board mount and right angle versions. Consult Technical Sales for electrical and mechanical characteristics. |
| Printed board and panel mounting holes: | Mounting holes provided in connector body for both printed board and panel mount varieties. Self-tapping screws or push-on fasteners are available. |
| Mounting plate with Float bushings (IP only): | Provides up to 2.54 x 4.88 mm float (0.100 x 0.192 inches) |
| Float Mount Shoulder Screw: | MIP and MMIP Series: Provides up to 2.03 mm float (0.080 inches) |
