PL-500SM-Z SERIES
Metal Shell Auto-Coupling Connectors
14 pole capacity miniature circular connector
for overmolding
PL-500SM-Z FEATURES
Ideal for front-panel instrumentation and hand-held equipment, the compact
and cost effective PL-500 Series is designed to meet the efficient packaging
demands of portable electronic devices
Packaging (intuitive, compact, configurable)
• Pulse-Lok® auto-latch / mating confirmation
• Miniature .520" diameter circular shell
• Up to 14 contact positions
• High strength metal housings
• Multiple and proprietary keying options
• Available as an overmolded cable assembly
• Custom configurations available
SPECIFICATIONS
Environmental
• Operating Temp: -20C to +105C**
• Moisture Resistance: to IP-65 (encapsulated)
• Chem. Resistance: common OR cleaning solvents
Mechanical
Mating Cycles: 20K cycles max
Retention Force:
• Mated Connectors: 100 lbs. Minimum
Material
• Cable to Connector: to 30 lbs. typical
Connector Housing: Zinc Alloy, Nickel Plated
• Backshell to Connector: 50 lbs.
Flex Reliefs: Thermoplastic Rubber
Minimum
Contacts: Brass / Bronze Alloy,
Gold Plate per MIL-G-45204
Electrical (see below)
Mating Life: 5,000 cycles min.
Contact Resistance: < 10 milliohms*
TABLE A:
Number of Poles
14
10
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1
Up to 14
contact positions
Contact Size
Pin φ (mm)
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
1.5
Performance (for harsh environments)
• Water proof (IP-65 rated)
• Chemical resistant housing
• Up to 5,000 mating cycles (with std.
Contacts)
• Factory terminated, overmolded
cable assemblies for enhanced flex
and strain relief
* post conditioning
** dependent on overmold material
STANDARD CONTACT CONFIGURATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
Max Wire Gauge
28
28
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
16
Operating
Voltage max
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
Operating
Current Max
.9 A
1.2 A
1.8 A
2.1 A
2.1 A
2.4 A
2.4 A
3.0 A
3.0 A
3.0 A
7.0 A
Contact
Resistance
< 14m ohms
< 14m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 2m ohms
Custom contact inserts are available. Consult factory.
In-Line Receptacle Assembly
.520 φ
Panel-Mount Receptacle Assembly
STANDARD HOUSING OPTIONS
.520 φ
In-Line Plug Assembly
Mounts from
back of panel
to achievce an
IP-67 seal
2.05
Shown with overmolded strain relief
(Refer to PL Series Overmolding Guide)
- .320 typ
.625 φ
Panel thickness range = .063 to .125
Panel-Mount Receptacle
In-Line Receptacle (for overmolding)
2.00
Shown with Overmolded Strain Relief
(Refer to PL Series Overmolding Guide)
In-Line Plug Kit (for overmolding)
Rear
Mount
1.43
1.02
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Select this component from Table B
1.35
Select this component from Table B
Standard color is black overmold with red indicator. See our online configurator for color options at: www.aldenproducts.com/configurator
* All dimensions shown in inches except where indicated
For additional information about this, or any other Alden product, please
contact an Alden Products specialist today.
© 2004 Alden Products Company
Phone: 508-427-7000
Fax: 508-583-0164
www.aldenproducts.com
“Pulse-Lok” is a trademark of Alden Products Company US Patents 5,067,909 , 5,167,522 , & International Patents apply. Other Patents Pending.
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