PL-500FI SERIES
Plastic Shell Auto-Coupling Connectors
14 pole capacity miniature circular connector
Field Installable
PL-500FI FEATURES
Ideal for front-panel instrumentation and hand-held equipment, the compact
and cost effective PL-500FI 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
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)
• Assemble without special tools
• Multiple and proprietary keying options
• Available as an overmolded cable assembly
• Custom configurations available
• Factory overmolded endure elevated
strain and flex conditions
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical
Environmental
Electrical (see below)
Mating Cycles: 20K cycles max
Mating Life: 5,000 cycles min.
Contact Resistance: < 10 milliohms*
Retention Force:
• Operating Temp: -40C to +105C
• Mated Connectors: 25 lbs. min.
• Cable to Connector: to 30 lbs. typical
• Backshell to Connector: 50 lbs. min.
• Cable Diameter Range = .115 to .250
• Moisture Resistance: to IP-67 (encapsulated)
• Sterilizable: gamma, EtO & Autoclave
• Chem. Resistance: common operating room
cleaning solvents
Material
Connector Housing: Nylon 12
Flex Reliefs: Thermoplastic Rubber
Contacts: Brass / BeCu,
Plating: Gold over Nickel
* post conditioning
TABLE A:
STANDARD CONTACT CONFIGURATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
Contact Size
Pin f (mm)
Operating
Operating
Current Max
.9 A
Contact
Number of Poles
Max Wire Gauge
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
Resistance
< 14m ohms
< 14m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 2m ohms
14
10
8
0.5
28
28
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
16
Up to 14
contact positions
0.5
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
0.7
7
0.7
6
0.7
5
0.7
4
0.7
3
0.7
2
0.7
1
0.7
1
1.5
Custom contact inserts are available. Consult factory.
STANDARD HOUSING OPTIONS
In-Line Plug Assembly
In-Line Receptacle Assembly
Panel-Mount Receptacle Assembly
f .52”
f .52”
1.35”
TYP.
1.45”
TYP.
f .625” max
.320 typ
In-Line Plug Kit
In-Line Receptacle Kit
Panel-Mount Receptacle Kit
Rear
Mount
Receptacle
Core
Plug Core
Back Shell
Back Shell
Select this component from Table B
Select this component from Table B
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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.amphenolalden.com/connectors-cable-assemblies/configure-connector
* All dimensions shown in inches except where indicated
Phone: 508-427-7000
For additional information about this, or any other Alden product, please
contact an Amphenol Alden Products specialist today.
Fax: 508-583-0164
www.amphenolalden.com
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