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| Advantages |
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The Advanced group of connectors offered in this catalog consists of nine series of connectors. The series are basically distinguished by voltage rating which, in most cases, affects the size. Following are the more significant advantages of selecting from the Advanced group of high voltage connectors in this catalog.
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| Interface Sealing |
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| Figure A illustrates a series of one-piece, molded silicone seals. These seals are molded from a proprietary blend of MIL STD silicone rubber which allows the seal to function over a temperature range of -55° to +125° C. Because the seal is a separate component of the connector, it can be individually inspected, tested and installed. In addition, a defective or damaged seal can be removed and replaced. This is not the case in conventional high voltage connectors where the insulator is one piece and a failure of any one pin or circuit usually results in the entire connector or, worse yet, a total cable assembly being scrapped or subjected to a costly repair operation.
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The unique design of the Advanced interface sealing system permits the size of the seal and the connector to be scaled up or down to accommodate higher or lower operating voltages and larger or smaller mounting spaces. Our largest seal is in the Max and Maxxum series and the smallest in the JR series. Figure A illustrates the seals.
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Conventional high voltage connectors require very high mating torque levels in order to effect and maintain an axial high voltage seal. In addition, they must continually compensate for the effects of compression set which is common in connectors using a cone shape or axial compression to achieve a seal. Compensating devices are expensive, bulky and often require special tools and even gauges to reliably mate the connectors.
Connectors using the Advanced interface sealing system require no undue mating forces and no compensation is ever required to maintain the integrity of the mated interface seal. In fact, once these connectors are fully mated, they need only be sufficiently held in place to resist vibration and shock. This is due to the use of redundant radial seals in the Advanced interface sealing system. Once the hard plastic nose of the plug engages the radial rings on the receptacle seal, the high voltage interface seal is complete and will remain so until the plug nose is withdrawn during any subsequent un-mating operation. The engagement of the seal is illustrated in Figure B.
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| Design Flexibility |
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Systems and component packaging engineers will find connectors and the appropriate size in this catalog to satisfy a wide range of voltage and current ratings, shielded or non-shielded, ceramic or plastic, and single or multi-pin configurations. These choices allow the designer to utilize available space and maximize package density. Figure C depicts several possible shapes and contact arrangements that can be assembled from products in this catalog.
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