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
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
Mechanical
Electrical (see below)
Mating Cycles: 20K cycles max
Mating Life: 5,000 cycles min.
Retention Force:
Contact Resistance: < 10 milliohms*
• 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
TABLE A:
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
SPECIFICATIONS
Environmental
• Operating Temp: -20C to +105C**
• Moisture Resistance: to IP-65 (encapsulated)
• Chem. Resistance: common OR cleaning solvents
* post conditioning
** dependent on overmold material
STANDARD CONTACT CONFIGURATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
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
Number of Poles
Max Wire Gauge
28
28
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
16
Up to 14
contact positions
14
10
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1
Custom contact inserts are available. Consult factory.
In-Line Receptacle Assembly
.520
φ
Panel-Mount Receptacle Assembly
Mounts from
back of panel
to achievce an
IP-67 seal
STANDARD HOUSING OPTIONS
In-Line Plug Assembly
.520
φ
2.05
Shown with overmolded strain relief
(Refer to PL Series Overmolding Guide)
Panel thickness range = .063 to .125
.625
φ
- .320 typ
In-Line Receptacle (for overmolding)
Rear
Mount
Panel-Mount Receptacle
Shown with Overmolded Strain Relief
(Refer to PL Series Overmolding Guide)
2.00
In-Line Plug Kit (for overmolding)
1.43
Select this component from Table B
1.02
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
“Pulse-Lok” is a trademark of Alden Products Company US Patents 5,067,909 , 5,167,522 , & International Patents apply. Other Patents Pending.
Phone: 508-427-7000
Fax: 508-583-0164
www.aldenproducts.com
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PL-500SM-Z SERIES
Metal Shell Auto-Coupling Connectors
Number of
Poles
14
10
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1 (.7mm Pin)
1 (1.5mm Pin)
14 Pole Capacity Miniature Circular Connectors
TABLE B:
STANDARD PART NUMBERS
In-Line Plug
Solder Cup
325027
325024
325021
325018
325015
325012
325009
325006
325003
325060
325000
In-Line Receptacle
Solder Cup
326087
326084
326081
326078
326075
326072
326069
326066
326063
326060
326187
Panel-Mount Receptacle
Solder Cup
326027
326024
326021
326018
326015
326012
326009
326006
326003
326000
326181
PCB
326147
326144
326141
326138
326135
326132
326129
326126
326123
326120
N/A
For color and housing options utilize the Alden connector
configurator located @
www.aldenproducts.com/configurator
Options Include:
Indicator Color Options
Mating Key Options
Panel-Mount Thickness Options
Red (std.), Black, Blue, Green
2 Standard Keys, Proprietary Keys Available
Up to .125 Standard
CONTACT TERMINATION OPTIONS
Termination Options
Receptacles & In-Line Plug
Solder Cup (available on all)
Panel-Mount, Cut-Out Template
φ
.500
.625
φ
Mounting
Ring
Footprint
stand off height.050”
pin length .125”
PCB (Panel-Mount Receptacle only)
Request sales drawing SD-106999
for PCB mounting templates
.445
Tiered & canted for easy access
Receptacle Dust Cover
ACCESSORIES
Assembly Instructions available at:
www.aldenproducts.com
Alden P/N 107976
Receptacles
In-Line
Panel-Mount
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY TOOLS
Receptacles
Item
1
2
Alden P/N
T-878
T-927
Description
Insertion Tool, Bench Mount
Insertion Tool, Bench Mount
Application
Contact Insulator to
Panel-Mount Housing
Contact Insulator to
In-Line Housing
1
2
1 Receptacle Core
2 Receptacle Housing
In-Line Plug
In-Line Plug
2
1
1 Plug Core
2 Plug Housing Assembly
Item
1
2
Alden P/N
T-890
T-609
Description
Insertion Tool, Hand
Insertion Tool, Bench
Application
Pin Insulator to Housing
Pin Insulator to Housing
For additional information about this, or any other Alden product, please
contact an Alden Products specialist today.
© 2004 Alden Products Company
“Pulse-Lok” is a trademark of Alden Products Company US Patents 5,067,909 , 5,167,522 , & International Patents apply. Other Patents Pending.
Phone: 508-427-7000
Fax: 508-583-0164
www.aldenproducts.com
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