Amphenol AHD Series
High Performance Connectors
Amphenol AHD Series
AHD Series™ connectors were developed in response to the overwhelming need for an economic alternative to today’s existing diagnostic product options. Designed specifically as a cost-conscious, reliable alternative, intermateable to industry standard 6 and 9 pin connectors, the AHD Series™ is ideal for any situation where either controlled and/or uncontrolled environmental conditions exist.AHD Series™ Connectors offer both a smooth, non-sealing option for controlled applications, as well as an environmentally-sealed, threaded option for more demanding applications.
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General Product Specifications
- Submersion: Wired and mated connection will withstand immersion under three feet of water without loss of electronic qualities or leakage.
- Fluid Resistance: Connectors show no damage when exposed to most fluids used in industrial application.
- Vibration: No unlocking or unmating. Exhibits no mechanical or physical damage after sinusoidal vibration levels of 20G’s at 10 to 2000 Hz in each of the three mutually perpendicular planes. No electrical discontinuities longer than 1 microsecond.
- Temperature: Operative at temperatures from -55°C to +125°C. Continuous at rated current.
- Durability: No electrical or mechanical defects after 100 cycles of engagement and disengagement.
- Connector Retention: A mated connector subjected to a pulling force by the exiting wire bundle at 25 lbs. times the number of contacts to a maximum of 100 lbs. applying load for 30 seconds
- Thermal Shock: Subjected to 10 cycles at -55°C to +125°C with no cracking, chipping or other damage detrimental to the normal operation of the connector
- Drop Test: Shall not become detached or loosened when placed at 750mm and dropped to concrete eight times.
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Material Specifications
- Plug/Receptacle Shell: Thermoplastic
- Plug/Receptacle Wedge: Thermoplastic
- Plug/Receptacle Grommet: Silicone Rubber
- Contact Pins: Copper Alloy
- Contact Sockets: Copper Alloy
- Contact Finish: Nickel-Plated (optional Gold)
- Sealing Plugs: Thermoplastic (All Sizes)