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AAA CONNECTORS
AAA SERIES Q-G® TWIST CONNECTOR
Switchcraft introduces the AAA Series or Q-G® Twist XLR
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
connectors. The Q-G® Twist Series is available in male or female cord • Only two pieces to assemble
plug, 3 through 7 pins or contacts. The unique features are the easy • Easy twist on handle reduces assembly time
twist on combination handle/strain relief, and the reduced number of • Rugged die-cast metal handle
parts to assemble. With the insert built into the front shell, and the • Accepts cable OD’s (.100" – .285")
strain relief preloaded into the handle, the end user has only two parts • Black finish available
0.100" = 2.54m
0.285" = 7.24mm
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to assemble – slide the handle onto the cable, solder the terminations, • Gold-plated pins/contacts available
and twist on the handle. As the handle is tightened, the strain relief • Lower cost plastic handle version available
tightens around the outer jacket of the cable.A ramp on the strain relief
APPLICATIONS
• Audio
• Medical
• Instrumentation
keeps it from rotating around the cable jacket and twisting the cable.
The strain relief was designed to accommodate the most popular
cable sizes. A rugged die-cast metal handle insures optimum
protection, and increases signal shielding. Popular options include
• Process Controls
black and gold finishes, as well as a lower cost plastic handle version.
4 Contact
SPECIFICATIONS
#14 wire gauge solid
5 & 6 Contact
#16 wire gauge solid
7 Contact
#18 wire gauge solid
MATERIAL
#16 wire gauge stranded
#18 wire gauge stranded
#20 wire gauge stranded
ELECTRICAL
Contact Resistance: 50 milliohm maximum, per pole.
Current Rating @ 125VAC:
3 pole – 15A
4 pole –10A
5 & 6 pole – 7.5A
Shell: Die-Cast zinc with nickel finish or black chrome.
Handle: Die cast with nickel finish or black chrome.
Also black thermoplastic handle available.
O Ring: TPR (Thermoplastic rubber).
7 pole – 5A
Insulation Resistance: 1,000 MW, minimum.
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 1,000 V (rms)
Capacitance: ≤3 pF between pins and ≤6 pF
between pins and shell, maximum
Insert Insulation: Molded thermoplastic.
Socket Contacts: Silver plated copper alloy tarnish resistant;
bifurcated on 3 and 4 contact types. Gold is available.
Pin Contacts: Silver plated copper alloy. Resists tarnishing,
and provides excellent electrical conductivity. Gold is available.
Latch lock: High strength die cast zinc.
MECHANICAL
Insertion/Withdrawal Forces: 10 lbs. maximum,
8 lbs. nominal / 7 lbs. maximum, 5 pounds nominal.
Wire Size:
3 Contact
Strain Relief: TPR
Flex Relief: TPR (Thermoplastic rubber)
#12 wire gauge solid
#14 wire gauge stranded
CONNECTOR PART NUMBER SCHEME
Series Pins/Contacts
Gender
Handle Material
Housing
Finish
Terminal
Finish
Z
AAA
3-7 pins
3-7 pins
F: Female
M: Male
P: Plastic
Blank: Metal
B: Black
Blank: Nickel
AU: Gold
Blank: Silver
New Strain Relief
Inch
DIMENSIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY
(mm)
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Note: Contact your Switchcraft Representative for price and delivery
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