Rhapso-D
Series
MILITARY QUALITY, CRIMP REMOVABLE CONTACT,
SUBMINIATURE-D CONNECTORS
FOR MILITARY AND SEVERE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
Size 20 Contacts,
Crimp Removable
Military/Industrial
Quality Connectors
IEC Publication 807-3
Performance Level One
MIL-DTL-24308 and MIL-C-39029
U.L. Recognized
CSA Recognized
File #E49351
File #LR54219
Telecommunication
U.L. File #14098
Rhapso-D Series connectors are Military/Industrial quality
rectangular connectors designed for use in sheltered, mildly
corrosive environments having a wide range of temperature,
pressure and humidity changes. These crimp removable con-
tact connectors are qualified to MIL-DTL-24308 and MIL-C-
39029, and will meet the performance requirements of IEC
807-3, Performance Level One.
Rhapso-D Series connectors utilize precision machined con-
tacts with closed barrel, crimp terminations. The female con-
tact features a rugged closed entry design contact with stain-
less steel shroud. A “Robi-D Open Entry” female contact is
also available.
Six standard connector variants are offered in arrangements
of 9, 15, 25, 29, 37 and 50 contacts. Rhapso-D Series con-
nectors are mateable and compatible with all D-Subminiature
connectors conforming to MIL-DTL-24308, IEC 807-2 and IEC
807-3.
A wide assortment of cable support hoods and locking sys-
tems is available from stock.
Rhapso-D Series connectors conform to EIA RS 232 and RS
449, and CCITT X.24 interface connection requirements.
RHAPSO-D SERIES TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MATERIALS AND FINISHES:
Insulator:
Contacts:
Glass filled DAP per ASTM-D-5948,
SDG-F, UL 94V-0, green color.
Male contacts – precision machined
brass alloy. Female contacts – preci-
sion machined high tensile copper alloy
with stainless steel shroud or open
entry Robi-D design.
Military performance – 0.000050 inch
(1.25 microns) gold over copper plate.
Industrial performance – gold flash over
nickel plate. Other finishes available upon
request.
Steel or brass with tin plate; zinc and
cadmium plate with dichromate seal,
stainless steel, passivated.
Brass, zinc plate with dichromate seal.
Steel with zinc plate and dichromate
seal, or clear zinc plate.
Slide lock and lock tabs, steel with nick-
el plate.
Thermoplastic UL 94V-0. Composite,
brass or steel with zinc plate and
dichromate seal.
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Removable Contacts:
Insert contact to rear face of insulator
and release from rear face of insulator.
Size 20 contact, male – 0.040 inch
(1.02mm) diameter; female – closed
entry design with stainless steel shroud
or open entry Robi-D design.
9 lbs. (40 N).
Closed barrel crimp, wire sizes 18 AWG
(1.0mm
2
) through 30 AWG (0.05mm
2
).
Male shells may be dimpled for EMI/ESD
ground paths.
Trapezoidally shaped shells and polar-
ized jackscrews.
Jackscrews and vibration locking sys-
tems.
1000 operations minimum per IEC 512-5
for closed entry female contact.
500 operations per IEC 512-5 for “Robi-D
Open Entry” design female contact.
Contact Plating:
Contact Retention
In Insulator:
Contact Terminations:
Shells:
Polarization:
Locking Systems:
Mechanical Operations:
Shells:
Mounting Spacers:
Jackscrew Systems:
Vibration Lock Systems:
Hoods:
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Contact Current Rating:
7.5 amperes nominal.
Initial Contact Resistance:
0.005 ohms maximum.
Proof Voltage:
1000 V r.m.s.
Insulator Resistance:
5 G ohms.
Clearance and Creepage
Distance (minimum):
Working Voltage:
0.039 inch (1.0mm).
300 V r.m.s.
CLIMATIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Temperature Range:
Damp Heat, Steady State:
-55°C to +125°C.
21 days.
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RD
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MILITARY QUALITY, CRIMP REMOVABLE CONTACT,
SUBMINIATURE-D CONNECTORS
FOR MILITARY AND SEVERE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
CONTACT VARIANTS
FACE VIEW OF MALE OR REAR VIEW OF FEMALE
RD 9
RD 15
RD 25
RD 29
RD 37
RD 50
STANDARD SHELL ASSEMBLY
M
B
B1
K
0.050 (1.27) ±0.010
G
10° Typ.
E
D
D1
0.375
(9.53)
Max.
H
C
A
0.036 (0.91) ±0.008
0.120 (3.05) ±0.005 Ø Mounting hole,
two places
0.120 (3.05) ±0.010
0.120 (3.05) ±0.005 Ø Mounting hole, two places
0.154 (3.91) Ø Mounting hole available
OPTIONAL SHELL ASSEMBLY
0.032 (0.81)
Total diametral float
0.086 (2.18) +0.005 -0.000 Ø
Mounting hole, two places
OPTIONAL SHELL ASSEMBLY WITH UNIVERSAL FLOAT MOUNTS
CONNECTOR
VARIANT SIZES
RD 9 M
RD 9 F
RD 15 M
RD 15 F
RD 25 M
RD 25 F
RD 29 M
RD 29 F
RD 37 M
RD 37 F
RD 50 M
RD 50 F
A
±0.015
1.213
(30.81)
1.213
(30.81)
1.541
(39.14)
1.541
(39.14)
2.088
(53.04)
2.088
(53.04)
1.770
(44.96)
1.770
(44.96)
2.729
(69.32)
2.729
(69.32)
2.635
(66.93)
2.635
(66.93)
B
±0.005
B1
±0.005
0.666
(16.92)
C
±0.005
0.984
(24.99)
0.984
(24.99)
1.312
(33.32)
1.312
(33.32)
1.852
(47.04)
1.852
(47.04)
1.534
(38.96)
1.534
(38.96)
2.500
(63.50)
2.500
(63.50)
2.406
(61.11)
2.406
(61.11)
D
±0.005
D1
±0.005
0.329
(8.36)
E
±0.015
0.494
(12.55)
0.494
(12.55)
0.494
(12.55)
0.494
(12.55)
0.494
(12.55)
0.494
(12.55)
0.605
(15.37)
0.605
(15.37)
0.494
(12.55)
0.494
(12.55)
0.605
(15.37)
0.605
(15.37)
G
±0.010
0.759
(19.28)
0.759
(19.28)
1.083
(27.51)
1.083
(27.51)
1.625
(41.28)
1.625
(41.28)
1.322
(33.58)
1.322
(33.58)
2.272
(57.71)
2.272
(57.71)
2.178
(55.32)
2.178
(55.32)
H
±0.010
0.422
(10.72)
0.422
(10.72)
0.422
(10.72)
0.422
(10.72)
0.422
(10.72)
0.422
(10.72)
0.539
(13.69)
0.539
(13.69)
0.422
(10.72)
0.422
(10.72)
0.534
(13.56)
0.534
(13.56)
K
±0.005
0.233
(5.92)
0.243
(6.17)
0.233
(5.92)
0.243
(6.17)
0.230
(5.84)
0.243
(6.17)
0.217
(5.51)
0.237
(6.02)
0.230
(5.84)
0.243
(6.17)
0.230
(5.84)
0.243
(6.17)
M
±0.010
0.422
(10.72)
0.429
(10.90)
0.422
(10.72)
0.429
(10.90)
0.426
(10.82)
0.429
(10.90)
0.426
(10.82)
0.429
(10.90)
0.426
(10.82)
0.429
(10.90)
0.426
(10.82)
0.429
(10.90)
0.643
(16.33)
0.994
(25.25)
0.971
(24.66)
1.534
(38.96)
1.511
(38.38)
1.274
(32.36)
1.251
(31.78)
2.182
(55.42)
2.159
(54.84)
2.079
(52.81)
2.064
(52.43)
0.311
(7.90)
0.329
(8.36)
0.311
(7.90)
0.329
(8.36)
0.311
(7.90)
0.450
(11.43)
0.431
(10.95)
0.329
(8.36)
0.311
(7.90)
0.441
(11.20)
0.423
(10.74)
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS). ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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MILITARY QUALITY, CRIMP REMOVABLE CONTACT,
SUBMINIATURE-D CONNECTORS
FOR MILITARY AND SEVERE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
CRIMP CONTACTS
CLOSED CRIMP BARREL
FEMALE CONTACT (“CLOSED ENTRY” DESIGN)
A
*Color Code
BØ
Stainless Steel Shroud
CØ
0.170
(4.32)
Material - Brass.
Plating - Gold flash over nickel or 0.000050 inch
(1.25µ) gold over copper for military
specification contacts.
*Color Code -ORANGE/BLUE/WHITE for military
specification contacts.
CØ
0.066
(1.68)
0.066
(1.68)
0.066
(1.68)
PART NUMBER
MC6020D
MC6026D
*M39029/64-369
WIRE SIZE
AWG/(mm
2
)
20 / 22 / 24
(0.5/0.3/0.25)
26 / 28 / 30
(0.12/0.08/0.05)
20 / 22 / 24
(0.5/0.3/0.25)
A
0.550
(13.97)
0.550
(13.97)
0.550
(13.97)
BØ
0.044
(1.12)
0.027
(0.69)
0.044
(1.12)
CØ
0.066
(1.68)
0.066
(1.68)
0.066
(1.68)
0.040 Ø
(1.02)
BØ
MALE CONTACT
A
*Color Code
0.170
(4.32)
CØ
Material - Leaded nickel copper.
Plating - Gold flash over nickel or 0.000050 inch
(1.25µ) gold over copper for military
specification contacts.
*Color Code -ORANGE/BLUE/GRAY for military
specification contacts.
PART NUMBER
FC6020D
FC6026D
*M39029/63-368
WIRE SIZE
AWG/(mm
2
)
20 / 22 / 24
(0.5/0.3/0.25)
26 / 28 / 30
(0.12/0.08/0.05)
20 / 22 / 24
(0.5/0.3/0.25)
A
0.538
(13.67)
0.538
(13.67)
0.538
(13.67)
BØ
0.044
(1.12)
0.027
(0.69)
0.044
(1.12)
Crimp contacts may be supplied kitted with connector or ordered separately.
See page 46 for crimp tool information.
FEMALE CONTACT (“”Robi-D Open Entry”” DESIGN)
A
0.170
(4.32)
CØ BØ
MALE CONTACT
18 AWG (1.0mm
2
) max.
0.927
(23.55)
0.055 Ø
(1.40)
Material - Phosphor bronze.
Plating - Gold flash over nickel.
0.040 Ø
(1.02)
CØ
0.066
(1.68)
0.170
(4.32)
0.086 Ø
(2.18)
Part Number: MC6018D
Material - Brass.
Plating - Gold flash over nickel.
PART NUMBER
FC6120D
WIRE SIZE
AWG/(mm
2
)
20 / 22 / 24
(0.5/0.3/0.25)
A
0.538
(13.67)
BØ
0.044
(1.12)
FEMALE CONTACT (“CLOSED ENTRY” DESIGN)
18 AWG (1.0mm
2
) max.
0.915
(23.24)
REELS FOR AUTOMATIC FEED
PNEUMATIC CRIMP TOOLS
Contacts may be supplied in plastic carriers, packaged in
reels holding 2,000 contacts for use with the automatic feed
pneumatic crimp tools, catalog part number 9550-1. The same
type carrier is used for both male and female contacts.
All male and female crimp contacts can be ordered in reels
by adding letter “R” after the contact part number, such as
MC6020DR for a male contact and FC6026DR for a female
contact.
0.055 Ø
(1.40)
0.086 Ø
(2.18)
0.170
(4.32)
Stainless steel shroud
Part Number: FC6018D
Material - Phosphor bronze.
Plating - Gold flash over nickel.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS).
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
For RD crimping information,
see SD Series, p. 16 and 17.
Enlarged section of plastic contact carriers
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MILITARY QUALITY, CRIMP REMOVABLE CONTACT,
SUBMINIATURE-D CONNECTORS
FOR MILITARY AND SEVERE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
ORDERING INFORMATION – CODE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Specify Complete Connector By Following Steps 1 Through 9
Insert “0” When Step Is Not Used
STEP
1
RD
2
15
3
M
4
12
5
0
6
H
7
0
8
0
9
STEP 1 - Basic Series
RD Series
STEP 9 - Special Options
Consult Sales Department.
STEP 2 - RD Series Connector Variants
9, 15, 25, 29, 37, 50
STEP 8 - Shell Options
0
S
X
Z
C
- Zinc Plated with Dichromate Seal.
- Stainless Steel.
- Tin Plated.
- Tin Plated and Dimpled.
- Cadmium plated with Dichromate Seal.
STEP 3 - Connector Gender
M - Male
F - Female
STEP 4 - Type of Contacts
0
1
12
14
-
-
-
-
Ordered Without Contacts.
Crimp, 20 AWG–24 AWG (0.5mm
2
–0.25mm
2
).
Crimp, 26 AWG–30 AWG (0.12mm
2
–0.08mm
2
).
Crimp, 20 AWG–24 AWG (0.5mm
2
–0.25mm
2
)
“Robi-D Open Entry” female contact.
*STEP 7 - Locking and Polarizing Systems
0
V3
V5
VL
T
T2
T6
E
E2
E6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
None.
Lock Tab, connector front panel mounted.
Lock Tab, connector rear panel mounted.
Lock Lever, used with Hoods Only.
Fixed Female Jackscrews.
Fixed Female Jackscrews.
Fixed Male and Female Polarized Jackscrews.
Rotating Male Jackscrews.
Rotating Male Screw Locks.
Rotating Male and Female Polarized Jackscrews.
*STEP 5 - Mounting Style
0
F
S2
S5
-
-
-
-
Mounting Hole, 0.120 (3.05) Ø.
Float Mounts, Universal.
Swaged Spacer, 4-40 Threads, 0.125 (3.18) Length.
Swaged Locknut, 4-40 Threads.
*STEP 6 - Hoods
None.
Hood, Top Opening, Plastic.
Hood, Side Opening, Plastic.
Hood, Top Opening, Plastic with Rotating Male Jackscrews.
Available in size 50 only.
Y6 - Hood, Top Opening, Plastic with Rotating Male and Female
Polarized Jackscrews. Available in size 50 only.
Z - Hood, Top or Side Opening, Robust Extended Height,
Composite and Plastic with Rotating Male Jackscrews.
Available in size 9, 15, 25, 37, and 50 only.
H - Hood, Top Opening, Metal. Available in size 15, 25, 37, and
50 only.
G - Hood, EMI/RFI, Metal. Available in size 9, 15, 25, 37, and
size 50 only.
W - Hood, Top or Side Opening, Plastic. Available in size 9, 15,
and 25 only.
0
J
L
Y
-
-
-
-
*For additional information on accessories listed in steps 5, 6
and 7, see Accessory Catalog.
For RD crimping information,
see SD Series, p. 16 and 17.
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MILITARY QUALITY, CRIMP REMOVABLE CONTACT,
SUBMINIATURE-D CONNECTORS
FOR MILITARY AND SEVERE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
AUTOMATIC FEED
CRIMP TOOL,
PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATED
Part No. 9550-1
This fast cycling automatic feed crimp tool produces an 8
indent crimp on wire sizes 20 AWG (0.5mm
2
) through 32
AWG (0.03mm
2
). Rhapso-D Series contacts must be
ordered on reels.
To order, specify part number 9550-1. Foot control valve is
supplied as a standard accessory.
MINIATURE STEP ADJUSTABLE TOOL
(M22520/2-01)
Part No. 9507
This miniature 8 step adjustable hand crimping tool produces
an 8 indent crimp configuration and will crimp wire sizes 18
AWG (1.0mm
2
) through 32 AWG (0.03mm
2
).
To crimp wire size 18 AWG (1.0mm
2
), order contact position-
er 9502-11. To crimp wire size 20 AWG (0.5mm
2
) through 30
AWG (0.05mm
2
), order contact positioner 9502-5. Each
positioner is equipped with a data plate which gives the cor-
rect crimp-depth setting for each wire size, and must be used
with 9507 tool frame for best results when crimping Rhapso-
D Series contacts.
INSERTION/REMOVAL TOOL
(M81969/1-02)
One end of this tool is used to insert contacts into Rhapso-D
Series connectors. The other end is used to extract contacts.
This is accomplished by sliding the extraction tip down the
wire into the connector until it bottoms against the contact. A
slight rotation while pushing will release the contacts, which
are then extracted by simultaneously pulling on the wire.
Positronic Recommended
Conductor Tensile Strength
WIRE SIZE
AWG/(mm
2
)
18
(1.0)
20
(0.5)
22
(0.3)
24
(0.25)
26
(0.12)
28
(0.08)
30
(0.05)
AXIAL LOAD
POUNDS/(N)
28
(125)
20
(89)
12
(53)
8
(36)
5
(22)
3
(13)
1.5
(6.7)
Positronic recommended tools for RD series contacts.
For more information see contact crimp tools and accessories page.
POSITIONERS FOR
FC6020D, MC6020D,
FC6026D, MC6026D,
FC6120D
M39029/63-368
M39029/64-369
9502-5
Supplied in reels
CRIMP TOOLS
POSITIONERS FOR
FC6018D, MC6018D,
FC6118D
9507, HAND CRIMP TOOL
9502-11
Not Available
Conductor tensile strength values are derived using silver-tin
plated copper wires.
Values may change depending upon what type of wire is used.
9550-1, AUTOMATIC FEED
PNEUMATIC
CRIMP TOOL
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