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GG Modular Power Connectors
Typical Mating Systems
Cable to Cable
GG8888F1T
Panel Mount to Cable
GG8857F10
GG8857M10
GG8888M1E
Cable to Bus bar
GG8568F1T
Cable to Straight PCB Mount
GG8567M10
GG8568M1EJ
GG8567F10
Consult factory for availability of
Straight PCB Mount Contacts
Consult factory for availability of Bus bar contacts
Unless otherwise specified, dimensional tolerances are:
1) Male contact mating diameters :
±0.03 [0.001]
2) Contact termination diameters :
±0.08 [0.003]
3) All other diameters :
±0.13 [0.005]
4) All other dimensions :
±0.38 [0.015]
Dimensions are in millimeters [inches].
All dimensions are subject to change.
Positronic believes the data contained herein to be reliable. Since the technical information is given free of charge, the user employs such information at his
own discretion and risk. Positronic assumes no responsibility for results obtained or damages incurred from use of such information in whole or in part.
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Technical Information
Technical Characteristics
Materials and Finishes:
Insulators:
Glass-filled nylon, UL 94V-0, Gold color
Consult factory for high performance glass-filled
polyester material option.
Mechanical Characteristics:
Blind Mating System:
Molded in guides allow for
misalignment up to 4.50 mm [0.177 inch]
Provided by connector body design.
Contacts:
Precision machined copper alloy with gold flash
over nickel. Other finishes available upon request.
Polarization:
Electrical Characteristics:
Contact Current Rating (per UL 1977):
*Size 0 Contacts:
200 amperes, continuous (high conductivity material).
175 amperes, continuous (standard material).
(Size 0 contact with 0 AWG wire)
Size 12 Contacts: 45 amperes, continuous (high conductivity material).
35 amperes, continuous (standard material).
Size 16 Contacts: 28 amperes, continuous (high conductivity material).
20 amperes, continuous (standard material).
Size 20 Contacts: 5 amperes, nominal (standard material).
Initial Contact Resistance Max (per IEC 512-2, Test 2b) :
Size 0 Contacts:
0.00012 ohms (high conductivity material).
0.00038 ohms (standard material).
Size 12 Contacts: 0.0005 ohms (high conductivity material).
0.0016 ohms (standard material).
Size 16 Contacts: 0.0012 ohms (high conductivity material).
0.0024 ohms (standard material).
Size 20 Contacts: 0.0036 ohms (standard material).
Insulator Resistance (per IEC 512-2, Test 3a): 5 G ohms.
Voltage Proof:
Size 0 Contacts:
Size 12 Contacts:
Size 16 Contacts:
Size 20 Contacts:
Working Voltage:
Size 0 Contacts:
Size 12 Contacts:
Size 16 Contacts:
Size 20 Contacts:
3000
1500
1500
1000
250
500
500
333
V
V
V
V
r.m.s.
r.m.s.
r.m.s.
r.m.s.
Removable Contacts (Size 0):
Insert contact in rear face of insulator and secure with locking
clip; release from rear face of insulator by, first, removing locking
clip. Female contacts feature “Closed Entry” design.
Removable Contacts (Size 12, Size 16 and Size 20):
Insert/remove contacts via rear face of insulator; release
contacts via front face of insulator with a contact extraction tool.
Female contacts feature “Closed Entry” design.
Removable Contact Retention in Connector Body
(per IEC 512-8, Test 15a):
Size 0 Contacts:
132 N [30 Ibs.]
Size 12 Contacts:
67 N [15Ibs.]
Size 16 Contacts:
67 N [15 Ibs.]
Size 20 Contacts:
44 N [10 Ibs.]
Sequential Contact Mating System:
Two level systems featured for Size 16 and Size 20 Contacts.
Consult factory for three levels of sequential contact mating option.
Mechanical Operations: 1,000 cycles.
Climatic Characteristic:
Working temperature: -55°C to +125°C.
Recognized:
UL: Certification in process.
TüV: Consult factory.
V
V
V
V
r.m.s.
r.m.s.
r.m.s.
r.m.s.
Hot Pluggable, Size 12 Contacts: 250 V AC at 25 amperes for 50 cycles.
Connector Combination -
Total of 256 combinations
Two (2) size 8 power contact
(Consult factory for availability)
Four (4) modules
Any combination of modules is possible
One (1) size 0
power contact
Four (4) size 12
power contacts
Twelve (12) size 16
power contacts
Nineteen (19) size 20
signal contacts
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Size 0 Contact 4 AWG Wire
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Temperature Rise Curves
Tested per IEC 512-3, Test 5a
Size 16 Contact 12 AWG Wire
(B) High Conductivity
High Conductivity
Standard Material
(A) High Conductivity
(B) Standard Material
(A) Standard Material
Rated Current (Amps)
Above curves developed separately using Size 0
contact with 4 AWG wire. Four (4) Size 0 contacts
under load.
Size 0 Contact 0 AWG Wire
Temperature Rise (ºC)
Rated Current (Amps)
Above curves developed separately using Size 16 contact
with 12 AWG wire. (A) Twelve (12) Size 16 contacts under
load. (B) Six (6) Size 16 contacts under load.
Size 12 Contact 10 AWG Wire
High Conductivity
Standard Material
Temperature Rise (ºC)
High Conductivity
Standard Material
Rated Current (Amps)
Above curves developed separately using Size 0
contact with 0 AWG wire. Four (4) Size 0 contacts
under load.
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Temperature Rise (ºC)
Rated Current (Amps)
Above curves developed separately using Size 12
contact with 10AWG wire. Four (4) Size 12 contacts
under load.
Temperature Rise (ºC)
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Outline Dimensions & Accessories
Outline Dimensions
Male Connector
Female Connector
2X
∅5.20
[∅0.205]
2X
∅5.20
[∅0.205]
Removable contacts should be allowed to float after installation in the connector body.
This enables superior mating performance.
Panel Cutout
Panel Cutout Dimensions
For Float Bushing
Panel Cutout Dimensions
For Jackscrew System
Accessories
Float Bushing
Specify code 82 or 83 in Step 5.
Panel
Jackscrew System
Specify code E for Turnable Male Jackscrew
or T for Fixed Female Jackscrew in Step 5.
Float Bushing
Turnable Male
Jackscrew
System
Fixed Screw
Fixed Female
Jackscrew System
Materials and Finishes:
Fixed Female Jackscrew: Brass, zinc plate.
Turnable Male Jackscrew: Brass, zinc plate.
Materials and Finishes:
Float Bushing: Brass, zinc plating.
Bushing Screw: Brass, zinc plating .
Contact factory for dimensions and details of accessories.
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