AC SERIES CONNECTORS
PDN TYPE
This range has been specially designed for amplifier to loudspeaker
connections. The polarity configuration being POSITIVE, DRAIN,
NEGATIVE. Visual color coding insert with matching boot/backshell (blue
or white) can be used for either channel selection and/or cable
identification purposes. AC-PDN 11 & 31 are recommended for live
source applications (amplifiers). AC-PDN 12 & 34 are recommended for
load applications (speakers).
Features:
• Solder Bucket connections.
• Thermoplastic Shells
• Designed for 25 Amps RMS usage.
• “Jaws” Cable Retention System, Max. Cable O.D. 8mm (0.351”)
•
Precision machined contacts accept up to 4mm
2
(12AWG) conductors.
• Quick and easy assembly – by hand or portable termination tool (Part
Number T2860.)
Options:
White or Blue housing and insert colour. Std. Jaws cable clamp.
Specifications: Page 72
PRODUCT - FIGURE
DRAWING
Dimensions in mm (inches)
Panel Cutouts: Page 33
PART NUMBER
AC-PDN-12-BLU
DESCRIPTION
PDN male,
Cable connector,
Positive, Negative,
Drain contacts,
Thermoplastic shell,
Large Jaws
cable clamp
VARIATIONS
Blue housing
White housing
AC-PDN-12-WHT
PDN female,
Cable connector,
Positive, Negative,
Drain contacts,
Thermoplastic shell,
Large Jaws
cable clamp
Blue housing
AC-PDN-11-BLU
White housing
AC-PDN-11-WHT
PDN male,
Chassis mount,
Positive, Negative,
Drain contacts,
Thermoplastic shell
Blue housing
AC-PDN-34-BLU
White housing
AC-PDN-34-WHT
PDN female,
Chassis mount,
Positive, Negative,
Drain contacts,
Thermoplastic shell
Blue housing
AC-PDN-31-BLU
White housing
AC-PDN-31-WHT
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AC SERIES CONNECTORS
PDN TYPE
STANDARD DATA AC-PDN CONNECTORS
VALUE
GENERAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Number of contacts
PDN Contact Arrangement
(Front View of Socket & Pin Insert)
Socket
2+Drain
Pin
Termination
Max. Wire Gauge - Stranded wire:
Power
Drain
Flammability rating of plastics
Environmental
Solder
12AWG
19AWG
UL94V-0
Complies with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
133V
1)
ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Service Voltage RMS
NOTE
: Do not use this series of connectors for mains applications. The drain
contact dimensions make it unsuitable for use as an earth contact.
1400V
7.5A
≤3m
≥1G
IP40
-25˚C to +75˚C (-13°F to +167°F)
≥10N
-
≤30N
19g
(0.041lb)
Typical Cable Retention Force
Cable O.D. Range - JAWS Clamp
22Kg to 44Kg (50lb to 100lb)
6.5 mm to 8mm (0.255” to 0.314”) - Standard
3 mm to 6.5 mm ( 0.118” to 0.255”) - Optional
-
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Mechanical Operations
1000 mating cycles
Thermoplastic, UL94V-0 Modified PPE Resin
Black
UL94V-0 PBT Resin or Modified PPE Resin
Brass
Silver or Gold (optional)
Rev 2 - 09/2005
Test Voltage AC RMS
Current carrying capacity:
Typical Contact Resistance
Insulation Resistance
CLIMATIC
CHARACTERISTICS
MECHANICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Protection Class
Operating Temperature
Insertion and Withdrawal Force
Weight - Thermoplastic
2)
MATERIALS
Connector Shell
Shell Colour
Insulators
Contact
Contact Plating
1)
Not suitable for domestic applications above 50V
Approximate weight only, does not include packaging. Please contact us for exact weight for shipping purposes.
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2)
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