Durable circular connector Amphenol VN0101600031 with composite housing and multiple configurations
Product Overview
The Amphenol C16-3 circular connector series is designed for demanding environmental conditions, offering a robust and reliable interconnection solution. It features a variety of housing types and contact arrangements, capable of handling up to 900V and 50A. Constructed from high-performance composite material, the C16-3 connectors are lightweight yet extremely durable. They provide solutions with proven screw terminals for easy field installation and crimp versions for automated machine processing. The bayonet quick-release mechanism ensures simple and secure handling. Key features include up to 20 contacts per connector, hybrid inserts for combined power and signal, IP65 protection in mated position, and VDE, UL, and CSA approvals.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
- Product Line: C|16-3, C|16-L
- Material: High-performance composite material (housing), Polyamide 6.6 (dielectric), Neoprene (gasket)
- Contact Plating: Silver plated / Gold plated
- Locking System: Bayonet quick release
- Certifications: VDE, UL, CSA
- Flammability: UL94-V0
- Color Options: Red, green, blue, yellow, and grey (upon request for coupling ring and receptacle housing)
Technical Specifications
| Characteristic | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| General Characteristics | Number of contacts | Up to 20 contacts |
| Shell Size | 1 and 2 | |
| Hybrid Inserts | For combined power and signal wires | |
| Degree of Protection (mated) | IP65 | |
| Wire Gauge | Up to 6mm / AWG10 | |
| Mating Cycles | 500 mating cycles | |
| Encoding | Without loss of contact position (on angular position of the insert) | |
| Electrical Characteristics | Rated Voltage (max) | 900V |
| Current Carrying Capacity (max) | 50A | |
| Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage | 6000V - 8000V (depending on configuration) | |
| Pollution Degree | II or III | |
| Installation (overvoltage) category | II or III | |
| Material Group | III | |
| Insulation Resistance | 10 G | |
| Contact Resistance | 5 m | |
| Climatic Characteristics | Climatic Category | 40 / 125 / 56 or 40 / 100 / 56 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C ... +125C (5+PE: +100C) | |
| Gasket Material | Neoprene | |
| Mechanical Characteristics | Insertion and Withdrawal Force | 25 N to 50 N (depending on configuration) |
| Mechanical Operation | IEC 60512-9-1, test 9a | |
| Termination Technique | Crimp, Screw | |
| C16-3 Special Type 2 + PE | Contact Configuration | 2 + PE |
| Current Rating | Up to 40A (at 40C) | |
| Voltage Rating | 750V | |
| C16-L Special Type 4 + PE | Contact Configuration | 4 + PE |
| Current Rating | Up to 50A (at +40C) | |
| Voltage Rating | 600V |
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