PL-500SM-N SERIES
Plastic Shell Auto-Coupling Connectors
14 pole
capacity miniature circular connector
for overmolding
PL-500SM-N 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
• 14 standard color combinations
• Multiple and proprietary keying options
• Available as an overmolded cable assembly
• Custom configurations available
Performance (for harsh environments)
• Water proof (IP-67 rated)
• Steam, EtO, & Gamma sterilizable
• Chemical resistant housing
• Up to 5,000 mating cycles (with std.
Contacts)
• Factory terminated, overmolded
cable assemblies for enhanced flex
and strain relief
Electrical (see below)
Mating Life: 5,000 cycles min.
Contact Resistance: < 10 milliohms*
Material
Connector Housing: Nylon 12
Flex Reliefs: Thermoplastic Rubber
Contacts: Brass / BeCu,
Gold Plate per MIL-G-45204
Mechanical
Mating Cycles: 20K cycles max
Retention Force:
• Mated Connectors: 25 lbs. Minimum
• Cable to Connector: to 30 lbs. typical
• Backshell to Connector: 50 lbs.
Minimum
Environmental
SPECIFICATIONS
• Operating Temp: -20C to +85C
• Moisture Resistance: to IP-67 (encapsulated)
• Sterilizable: gamma, EtO & Autoclave
• Chem. Resistance: common OR cleaning solvents
* post conditioning
TABLE A:
Number of Poles
14
10
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1
Contact Size
Pin
f
(mm)
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
1.5
STANDARD CONTACT CONFIGURATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
28
28
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
16
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
Max Wire Gauge
Up to 14
contact positions
Custom contact inserts are available. Consult factory.
STANDARD HOUSING OPTIONS
.520
f
In-Line Plug Assembly
In-Line Receptacle Assembly
.520
f
Panel-Mount Receptacle Assembly
Mounts from
back of panel
to achievce an
IP-67 seal
.625
f
- .320 typ
2.05
Shown with overmolded strain relief
(Refer to PL Series Overmolding Guide)
2.00
Shown with Overmolded Strain Relief
(Refer to PL Series Overmolding Guide)
Panel thickness range = .063 to .125
In-Line Receptacle Kit (for overmolding)
Rear
Mount
Panel-Mount Receptacle
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
Connector housings are illustrated in blue with gray couplers and backshells. Standard color is black on black. 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 Amphenol Alden specialist today.
© 20012 Amphenol Alden Products Company
Phone: 508-427-7000
Fax: 508-583-0164
www.amphenolalden.com
“Pulse-Lok” is a trademark of Alden Products Company US Patents 5,067,909 , 5,167,522 , & International Patents apply. Other Patents Pending.
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PL-500SM-N SERIES
Plastic Shell Auto-Coupling Connectors
Number of
Poles
14 Pole Capacity Miniature Circular Connectors
TABLE B:
STANDARD PART NUMBERS
Panel-Mount Receptacle
In-Line Plug
PCB
Solder Cup
320875
320182
320847
320126
320833
320098
320826
320084
320819
320070
320812
320056
320805
320042
320798
320028
320791
320014
320784
320000
N/A
320980
and housing options utilize the Alden connector
In-Line Receptacle
Solder Cup
Solder Cup
14
320679
320483
10
320651
320455
8
320637
320441
7
320630
320434
6
320623
320427
5
320616
320420
4
320609
320413
3
320602
320406
2
320595
320399
1 (.7mm Pin)
320588
320392
1 (1.5mm Pin)
321022
321008
Note: Part numbers cover black housings in Key 1 configuration. For other color
configurator located @
www.aldenproducts.com/configurator
Options Include:
Housing Color Options
Mating Key Options
Panel-Mount Thickness Options
Black, Gray, White, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow
2 Standard Keys, Proprietary Keys Available
Up to .125 Standard
CONTACT TERMINATION OPTIONS
Termination Options
Receptacles & In-Line Plug
Solder Cup (available on all)
PCB (Panel-Mount Receptacle only)
Panel-Mount, Cut-Out Template
stand off height.050”
pin length .125”
Request sales drawing SD-106999
for PCB mounting templates
Tiered & Canted for ease of assembly
Receptacle Dust Cover
ACCESSORIES
Assembly Instructions
Alden P/N 107976
Available at:
Receptacles
Item
Alden P/N
1
109099-77
2
390052
3
390253
4
390032-77
In-Line Plug
Item
Alden P/N
1
108077-77
Al-PL500-01 Receptacle
Al-PL500-02 Plug
www.aldenproducts.com
In-Line
Receptacles
Panel-Mount
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY TOOLS
Description
Solder Nest
Insertion Tool
Insertion Tool
Spanner Wrench
Application
Receptacle
Receptacle
Receptacle
Receptacle
Core
Core 224 IGA
Core 224 IGA
Mounting Ring
1
1 Receptacle Housing
2 Receptacle Core
2
In-Line Plug
1
2
Description
Application
Solder Nest/Assembly Plug Core
Base
1 Plug Core
2 Plug Housing Assembly
For additional information about this, or any other Alden product, please
contact an Amphenol Alden specialist today.
© 2012 Amphenol Alden Products Company
Phone: 508-427-7000
Fax: 508-583-0164
www.amphenolalden.com
“Pulse-Lok” is a trademark of Alden Products Company US Patents 5,067,909 , 5,167,522 , & International Patents apply. Other Patents Pending.
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