CLIPPER
Characteristics
Mechanical
• Monobloc shell and insulator in
thermoplastic* material self-extinguishing
to UL 94 VO
• 180° screw coupling with positive audible
safety latch
• Scoop proof
• Copper alloy contacts, machined or
stamped and formed :
- plating : gold flash on active part
• Mechanical endurance :
- connector : 250 cycles mating /
unmating
- retention plate : 50 cycles mating /
unmating
• Retention force :
- Ø 1 mm →70 N
- Ø 1.6 mm →90 N
• Vibration :
- frequency range : 10-2000 Hz, 20 g
- 10 cycles in accordance with CEI 68-2-6
*Composite version are under development.
Consult FCI.
Electrical
• Withstand voltage : 1500 Vrms min or in
accordance with DIN 57110b
• Contact resistance < 10 mΩ
• Current rating per contact :
- machined contacts :
Ø 1 mm (7 A), Ø 1.6 mm (13 A)
- stamped and formed contacts :
Ø 1 mm (5 A), Ø 1.6 mm (10 A)
Climatic
• Working temperature :
-40°C to +125°C
• Sealing
examples :
- connector + sealing gland : IP68
- connector + grommet : IP67
• Resistance to salt spray :
- 48 h min
-> 1000 h (sealed mated connectors)
Resistance to fluids
- oil,
- petrol, fuel,
- lubricants
- other fluids : consult FCI
Applications
• Machines / Robotics
• Process control
• Instrumentation
• Railways
1
Retention plate principle
Locked, the retention plate holds
the contacts firmly in position
Unlocked, the retention plate allows
the insertion/extraction of contacts without tooling
Unlocked
plate
Locked
plate
Standards
Description
• Plastic low cost connector
• A retention plate system allowing
insertion/extraction of the contacts
without the need for tooling
• A high sealing level up to IP68
• Facilities to use trade backshells with
the electrical thread adaptor (PG)