RUGGED REVERSE BAYONET CONNECTORS FOR POWER AND SIGNAL APPLICATIONS
Amphenol ACA-B connectors are designed for commercial and industrial applications requiring a bayonet style coupling device for high power and/or signal. Similar in design to a MIL-DTL-5015, ACA-B’s are a quick, positive mating type of connector, perfect for markets such as factory automation, robotics, and process control equipment. Amphenol’s ACA-B series has proven itself valuable in the military ground vehicle and alternative energy markets because of its low cost, high reliability design.
AMPHENOL ACA-B SERIES FEATURES
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- Commercial and Military
ACA-B series connectors are made in accordance with German military specification VG95234 and MIL-DTL-5015. Originally designed for NATO combat vehicles, aircraft, and airborne equipment, these rugged connectors are now in a broad range of demanding commercial applications from trucks to industrial robots.
- Commercial and Military
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- Simple and Fast Mating and Un-Mating
ACA-B series connectors use a unique “reverse bayonet” coupling system that allows for mating and un-mating with a simple 120˚ rotation without compromising shock, vibration, or moisture resistance. The large, open ramps are easily cleaned of mud or other contaminants. The ramp coupling system eliminates the possibility of cross-threading and thread damage possible with standard MIL-DTL-5015 threaded connectors. This design is easier to mate in cold weather, tight spaces, or on equipment which must be disassembled frequently.
- Simple and Fast Mating and Un-Mating
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- Shock and Vibration Resistant
ACA-B series connectors are supplied with military-standard resistant sealing and a three-point bayonet coupling nut. The three-point bayonet coupling incorporates a wave spring and washer specified by the rail industry. ACA-B series connectors pass the most stringent tests of shock and vibration performance while maintaining proper continuity and water tightness. Rugged aluminum alloy shell and hardware are light in weight yet highly resistant to damage.
- Shock and Vibration Resistant
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- Audible, Visual and Tactile Confirmation of Mating
ACA-B series connectors provide three independent checks that the connector halves are mated. When the coupling nut is fully rotated, the three studs snap into the end of the ramps with a loud “click” (audible). The user can feel the bolts click into the grooves (tactile). Blue dots on the receptacle and coupling nut are aligned when the connector is properly mated (visual).
- Audible, Visual and Tactile Confirmation of Mating
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- Environmental
The sealing is not compromised by any of the operating conditions defined in MIL-DTL-5015 and is completely watertight when mated.
- Environmental
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- Broad Temperature Range
These connectors will operate in temperatures from -67˚ to +257˚F (-55˚ to +125˚C). High-temperature and zero-halogen insulators are also available. Contact us for ordering information.
- Broad Temperature Range
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- Wide Range of Wire Gauges and Current-Carrying Capability
Up to 150 amps with accommodations for wire gauges from size 26 to size 0 AWG.
- Wide Range of Wire Gauges and Current-Carrying Capability
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- Wide Variety of Contacts
High-reliability screw machine contacts with silver or gold plating are available in sizes from 20 to 0 to accommodate wire gauges from 26 to 0 AWG. Solder, crimp, PC, co-ax, and thermocouple contacts are available.
- Wide Variety of Contacts
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- Intermateable and Intermountable With All VG95234 Connectors
The standard MIL-DTL-5015 layouts and dimensions ensure intermateability and intermountability with all connectors made in accordance with VG95234.
- Intermateable and Intermountable With All VG95234 Connectors
All ACA-B connectors are intermountable with standard threaded MIL-DTL-5015 connectors, often making it possible to upgrade without changing panel cutouts or clearances.