AC SERIES CONNECTORS PDN TYPE This range has been specially designed for amplifier to loudspeaker connections. The polarity configuration being POSITIVE, DRAIN, NEGATIVE. Visual color coding insert with matching boot/backshell (blue or white) can be used for either channel selection and/or cable identification purposes. AC-PDN 11 & 31 are recommended for live source applications (amplifiers). AC-PDN 12 & 34 are recommended for load applications (speakers). Features: Solder Bucket connections. Thermoplastic Shells Designed for 25 Amps RMS usage. Jaws Cable Retention System, Max. Cable O.D. 8mm (0.351) 2 Precision machined contacts accept up to 4mm (12AWG) conductors. Quick and easy assembly by hand or portable termination tool (Part Number T2860.) Options: White or Blue housing and insert colour. Std. Jaws cable clamp. Specifications: Page 72 Panel Cutouts: Page 33 PRODUCT - FIGURE DRAWING Dimensions in mm (inches) DESCRIPTION VARIATIONS PART NUMBER PDN male, Blue housing AC-PDN-12-BLU Cable connector, Positive, Negative, Drain contacts, Thermoplastic shell, Large Jaws cable clamp White housing AC-PDN-12-WHT PDN female, Blue housing AC-PDN-11-BLU Cable connector, Positive, Negative, Drain contacts, Thermoplastic shell, Large Jaws cable clamp White housing AC-PDN-11-WHT PDN male, Blue housing AC-PDN-34-BLU Chassis mount, Positive, Negative, Drain contacts, Thermoplastic shell White housing AC-PDN-34-WHT PDN female, Blue housing AC-PDN-31-BLU Chassis mount, Positive, Negative, Drain contacts, Thermoplastic shell White housing AC-PDN-31-WHT 71 ENTERTAINMENT INTERCONNECT CATALOGUE - Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd Telephone 61 3 8796 8888 Fax 61 3 8796 8801 www.amphenolaudio.comAC SERIES CONNECTORS PDN TYPE STANDARD DATA AC-PDN CONNECTORS VALUE GENERAL Number of contacts 2+Drain CHARACTERISTICS PDN Contact Arrangement Socket (Front View of Socket & Pin Insert) Pin Termination Solder Max. Wire Gauge - Stranded wire: Power 12AWG Drain 19AWG Flammability rating of plastics UL94V-0 Environmental Complies with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC 1) Service Voltage RMS 133V ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS NOTE: Do not use this series of connectors for mains applications. The drain contact dimensions make it unsuitable for use as an earth contact. Test Voltage AC RMS 1400V Current carrying capacity: 7.5A Typical Contact Resistance 3m Insulation Resistance 1G Protection Class IP40 CLIMATIC CHARACTERISTICS Operating Temperature -25C to +75C (-13F to +167F) Insertion and Withdrawal Force 10N - 30N MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2) Weight - Thermoplastic 19g (0.041lb) Typical Cable Retention Force 22Kg to 44Kg (50lb to 100lb) Cable O.D. Range - JAWS Clamp 6.5 mm to 8mm (0.255 to 0.314) - Standard 3 mm to 6.5 mm ( 0.118 to 0.255) - Optional - Contact us Mechanical Operations 1000 mating cycles MATERIALS Connector Shell Thermoplastic, UL94V-0 Modified PPE Resin Shell Colour Black Insulators UL94V-0 PBT Resin or Modified PPE Resin Contact Brass Contact Plating Silver or Gold (optional) 1) Not suitable for domestic applications above 50V 2) Approximate weight only, does not include packaging. Please contact us for exact weight for shipping purposes. 72 ENTERTAINMENT INTERCONNECT CATALOGUE - Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd Telephone 61 3 8796 8888 Fax 61 3 8796 8801 www.amphenolaudio.com Rev 2 - 09/2005