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rldwide.”Experience• Founded in 1966
• Involvement in the development of international connector
specifications through EIA®, IEC and ISO as well as PICMG®.
• Introduction of new and unique connector products to the electronics industry.
• Patent holder for many unique connector features and manufacturing techniques.
• Vertically integrated manufacturing – raw materials to finished connectors.

Technology• Expertise with solid machined contacts provides a variety of high reliability
connectors including high current density power connectors.
• Quality Assurance lab is capable of testing to IEC, EIA, UL, CUL, militaryand customer-specified requirements.
• In-house design and development of connectors based on market need orindividual customer requirements.
• Internal manufacturing capabilities include automatic precision contact machining,
injection molding, stamping, plating operations and connector assembly.
• Manufacturing locations in southwest Missouri, U.S.A. (headquarters);
Puerto Rico, France, China, Singapore, and India. Total square footage: 407,441.

Support• Quality Systems: Select locations qualified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001,
AS9100, MIL-STD-790 and customer “dock to stock” programs. Applicableproducts qualified to MIL-DTL-24308, SAE AS39029, DSCC 85039,
MIL-DTL-28748, Space D32, GSFC S-311-P-4 and GSFC S-311-P-10.
• Compliance to a variety of international and customer specificenvironmental requirements.
• Large in-house inventory of finished connectors. Customer
specific stocking programs.
• Factory direct technical sales support in major cities worldwide.
• One-on-one customer support from worldwide factory locations.
• World class web site.
• Value-added solutions and willingness to develop custom products with reasonable price and delivery.

Regional Headquarters
Spring�ield, MO
Products described within this catalog may beprotected by one or more of the following US patents:#4,900,261† #5,255,580 #5,329,697#6,260,268 #6,835,079 #7,115,002†

Patented in Canada, 1992

Other Patents Pending

POSITRONIC® IS AN ITAR REGISTERED COMPANY

Auch, France

Singapore

Positronic Industries’ FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE (Cage Code)
FOR MANUFACTURERS is 28198
Unless otherwise specified, dimensional tolerances are:
1)
2)
3)
4)

±0.001 inches [0.03 mm] for male contact mating diameters.
±0.003 inches [0.08 mm] for contact termination diameters.
±0.005 inches [0.13 mm] for all other diameters.
±0.015 inches [0.38 mm] for all other dimensions.

Information in this catalog is proprietary to Positronic and its subsidiaries. Positronic believes the data contained herein to be reliable. Since the technical information is given free of charge, the user
employs such information at his own discretion and risk. Positronic Industries assumes no responsibility for results obtained or damages incurred from use of such information in whole or in part.
The following trademarks are registered to Positronic Industries, Inc. in the United States and many other countries: Positronic Industries, Inc.®, Positronic®, Connector Excellence®, P+ logo®,
PosiBand®, PosiShop®, Positronic Global Connector Solutions®, Global Connector Solutions®. The color blue as it appears on various connectors is a trademark of Positronic Industries, Inc.,
Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Proven Performance

In 1989, Positronic Introduced the Power
Connection Systems series.
Since thattime PCS has been the power connector of
choice in a wide variety of applications. The
popularity of PCS is due to a growing list offeatures, they include:**Low Contact Resistance****Sequential Mating Options****Discriminating Locking System****Board to Board / Board Cable / Cable - Cable****Size 12 Contacts with
Screw Terminations****Safety Shrouded Options****Many Connector Variants
Available From Stock****Mixed Density Variants**

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G E N E R A L

I N F O R M A T I O N

Typical Connection Systems ............................................................................................................
Demystifying Current Ratings ...........................................................................................................
Large Surface Area Contact Mating System ....................................................................................
Compliant Terminations ....................................................................................................................

P C S

S E R I E S

PCS SERIES

Customer Specified Arrangements ...................................................................................................
Technical Information ........................................................................................................................
Temperature Rise Curves .................................................................................................................
Mating Dimensions............................................................................................................................
Straight Solder Printed Board Connectors .......................................................................................
Compliant Press-in Power Connectors ............................................................................................
Straight Solder And Compliant Contact Hole Pattern ......................................................................
Right Angle (90°) Solder Printed Board Connectors.........................................................................
Right Angle (90°) Press-in Connectors .............................................................................................
Right Angle (90°) Printed Board Contact Hole Pattern .....................................................................
Panel Mount Connectors with Solder Cup Contacts .......................................................................
Cable Connectors with Removable Contacts ...................................................................................
Panel Mount Connectors with Removable Contacts........................................................................
Sequential Mating System ................................................................................................................
Ordering Information .........................................................................................................................

SAFETY SHROUDS A F E T Y

S H R O U DI N P U T

POWER INPUTDIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
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S E R I E STechnical Information ........................................................................................................................
Connection Systems and Temperature Rises Curves ......................................................................
Cable and Panel Mount Connector ..................................................................................................
Straight Solder Printed Board Mount,Compliant Press-in Connector, and Contact Hole Pattern ..............................................................
Right Angle (90°) Printed Board Mount Connector and Contact Hole Pattern ................................
Screw Termination and Sequential Mating Contacts .......................................................................
Ordering Information .........................................................................................................................
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S E R I E STechnical Information ........................................................................................................................
Connector Systems and Cable Connector .......................................................................................
Panel Mount Connector ....................................................................................................................
Straight Solder and Right Angle (90°) Solder Printed Board Mount Connector...............................
Ordering Information .........................................................................................................................

P O W E R

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D E N S I T Y

S E R I E STechnical Information ........................................................................................................................
Temperature Rises Curves ................................................................................................................
Cable Connector ...............................................................................................................................
Panel Mount Connector ....................................................................................................................
Straight Printed Board Mount Connector and Contact Hole Pattern ...............................................
Right Angle (90°) Printed Board Mount Connector and Contact Hole Pattern ................................
Compliant Press-in Connector..........................................................................................................
Ordering Information .........................................................................................................................

R E M O V A B L E

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REMOVABLE CONTACTP C S

TABLE OF CONTENTSC O N T A C T

Removable Contact Technical Information .......................................................................................
Removable Contact Technical Information and Removable Crimp Signal Contact Size 20 ...........
Removable Crimp Contact and Solder Cup Contact Size 16 ..........................................................
Removable Shielded Contact Size 16 and Removable Crimp Contact Size 12 ..............................
Removable Solder Cup Contact Size 12 and Removable Crimp Contact Size 8 ............................
Removable Solder Cup and Removable High Voltage Contact Size 8 ............................................
Removable Shielded Contact Size 8 ................................................................................................

A P P L I C A T I O N

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APPLICATION TOOLSPowerConnection
SystemsT O O L S

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................
Contact Application Tools Cross Reference List ..............................................................................
Press-in User Information and Connector Installation Tooling .........................................................
Compliant Press-in Connectors Printed Board Hole Sizes ..............................................................

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ACCESSORIES

Right Angle (90°) Metal and Plastic Mounting Brackets ...................................................................
Push-on Fasteners and Mounting Screws........................................................................................
Connector Hoods ..............................................................................................................................
Quick Release Mounting Clip and Panel Cutout ..............................................................................
Fixed Style Mounting Clip and Panel Cutout....................................................................................
Panel Mount Cutout ..........................................................................................................................
Blind Mating System and Panel Cutout ............................................................................................

Visit our website for the latest catalog updates and supplements at
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PRINTED BOARD TO PRINTEDBOARD CONNECTION SYSTEMS

PLB06M300A1 Straight solder or
PLB06M92ST20A1 Compliant
termination press-in

SYSTEM 1
MOTHER BOARDDAUGHTER BOARD

PLB06F4BN0A1

PLB06M4BN0A2

SYSTEM 2
SIDE TO SIDE
BOARD MOUNTING
PLB06F4BN0C1

PLB06F300A1 Straightsolder or
PLB06F94ST40A1
Compliant terminationpress-in

PLB06M4BN0C1

SYSTEM 3
STACKABLE
BOARD MOUNTING

PLB06F42BN0C1

SYSTEM 4
SANDWICH
BOARD MOUNTING

PLB06F32N0C1
PLB06M300A1 Straightsolder or PLB06M93ST30A1
Compliant termination press-in

PLB06F3N0C1

PLB06F300A1 Straightsolder or PLB06F93ST30A1
Compliant termination press-in

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PLB06F4BN0A1

PLB06M0000
With contacts installed

SYSTEM 5
CABLE TO RIGHT ANGLE(90°) BOARD MOUNTING

Crimp or solder termination

PLB06F0000
With contacts installed
Crimp or solder termination

PLB06M4BN0A2
Lock hole

Lock tab

Typical for connection
systems 5, 6, 7 and 8

PLB06F300C1 Straight solder or
PLB06F92ST20C1 Compliant
termination press-in

SYSTEM 6
CABLE TO STRAIGHTBOARD MOUNTING

PLB06M0000
With contacts installed
Crimp or solder
termination

PLB06M300C1 Straight solder or
PLB06M92ST20C1 Compliant
termination press-in
PLB06F0000
With contacts installed
Crimp or solder termination

SYSTEM 7
CABLE TO CABLE
PLB06F0000
With contacts installed

PLB06M0000
With contacts installed
Crimp or solder termination

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PANEL MOUNT & CABLE ADAPTERS
CONNECTION SYSTEMSSYSTEM 8
PANEL MOUNTED TO CABLE

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PLB06F206A1
Mounting clip

Non-removable fixed contacts with 18 AWG[1.0mm2] solder wire terminations or crimp contact
terminations for wire sizes 12 AWG[4.0mm2] through 32 AWG [0.03mm2]

PLB06M0000
With contacts installed

Crimp or solder termination

SYSTEM 9
CABLE CONNECTOR WITH CABLE ADAPTER

PLB06F0050

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INTEGRAL FEED THROUGH CONNECTION SYSTEMALLOWS THREE WAY INTERFACE• PCB FRONTSIDE TO A CONNECTOR• PCB BACKSIDE TO A CONNECTOR• PRESS-IN CONNECTIONS WITH PCBFRONTSIDE CONNECTOR
INTERFACE

SOLID FEEDTHROUGH CONTACT HAS A PRESS-IN
ZONE TO INTERFACE TO PCBBACKSIDE CONNECTOR
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DEMYSTIFYING CURRENT RATINGS
Connector current ratings seem to be shrouded in mystery at times. The user wonders how a listed current rating
is relevant to a particular application. Perhaps more mysterious is how similar connectors from various manufacturers
list different current rating values. While it is true that material choices and design can enhance a connector’s current
rating, the test method by which the rating was developed must be understood when evaluations are made.
Users of connectors for power applications are entitled to current rating test details in order to make an informed
choice. Ideally, a connector’s current rating should be developed within the application for which it is being
considered. Although ideal, this approach is not always practical given the many differing applications. In orderfor connector manufacturers to give potential product users an idea of what can be expected, connectors are given
current ratings based on a specific test method.
A wide variety of test methods are employed in order to develop current ratings for connectors. Some of thesemethods come from standards that are recognized industry-wide, while others are unique to the manufacturer or user.
These various test methods can produce different results for the same product. It is no wonder confusion sometimes
results.
There are key factors that, when understood, can help in choosing the right power connector. All test methods
used to rate current have similarities; however, there are variables in applying the test methods which explain differingresults.
Current ratings are usually established by first developing a temperature rise curve. This curve plots temperaturerise against increasing current levels. The curve is a reliable tool in understanding heat generation of the connector
at various currents. When a defined failure is reached, the test ends. The highest current level achieved is usuallylisted as the current rating.
The temperature rise curve, and therefore the current rating, will change when certain key factors are varied.
These are:l

Where is the temperature sensing probe placed? If placed on the contact in the matingarea (the hottest spot), the results will be quite different than if placed on the outside of theconnector body.

l

Are the contacts being tested and rated in free air or are they contained within theconnector housing? Contacts will obviously be cooler in free air.

l

Are all of the contacts in the connector under load? If only part of the contacts
are under load, the temperature rise could be less.

lWhat is the defined failure? Does the test end when the temperature rise reaches 30°C,
40°C, or some other number? Does it end when the temperature rise plus ambient
temperature equal the operating limit of the connector housing? The current rating will be
fixed by the defined failure point.

l

How were the test samples prepared? Were the samples energized through a printed circuitboard? How many layers? How large were the traces? What was the weight of the copper?
Were the samples energized through wire? What size was the wire? How long was thewire? Was the sample tested in static or forced air conditions? All of these factors can affectcooling characteristics.

Clearly, a current rating value alone is not enough, and must be viewed in the context of the test used to develop
the rating. When the test method is understood, evaluating and comparing power connectors for specific applications
becomes much less of a mystery.

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THE PCS SERIES utilizes Positronic

LARGE SURFACE AREA CONTACT MATING SYSTEMlSeparates mechanical and electrical functions for superior performancel

Low contact resistance provides minimized voltage drop across the contactl

True closed entry design prevents damage to female contacts and will not allow
misaligned or bent contacts to enterlPrecision machined from solid copper alloylStable insertion and withdrawl forces throughout repeated mating cycles

Spring retention member
provides uniform retentionof male contact when matedSpringretentionmemberA

Female contact

Male contact

A
Large surface area
contact mating surface

Section A
enlarged

WHY IS THE L.S.A. SYSTEM SUPERIOR?
The primary function of connector contact is electricalconductivity. Also, a mechanical function is required toprovide normal force between male and female contacts.
In order to provide for proper mechanical characteristics,
material that has good memory or “elasticity” must be
chosen. This will ensure contact normal force in a coupledcondition and allow for repeated coupling and uncoupling.
Unfortunately, many materials that have good memory
characteristics have low electrical conductivity. For
instance, beryllium copper is a good choice for mechanicalfunction; however, some beryllium copper alloys are poor
conductors and have relatively low conductivity rates.

The conductivity path of many contact designs
goes directly through materials that have been chosen
based on mechanical need. If these materials have a
low conductivity rating, increased contact resistance will
result.
Positronic Large Surface Area Contact Systemseparates the mechanical and electrical functions.
A spring retention member provides normal forces,
while the electrical conductivity path is through highly
conductive contact material. See above detail.

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BI-SPRING POWER PRESS-IN TERMINATIONSThe Next Evolution In Compliant Technology. Fully Compliant, Fully Reliable.
Reliable, solderless connections from connectors insertion and extraction forces.
to backplanes started with solid press-in technology.
The next step in press-in technology is a highly
Although these are still used today, concerns about board reliable connection between the contact termination anddamage led to the use of compliant press-in technology. backplane that is accomplished with reduced insertion
This technology allows the connection to be made and extraction forces. This eliminates risk of printed
through compliance of the contact termination along circuit. board and backplane damage. This technology
with printed circuit board hole deformation. Although exists today with Positronic Bi-Spring Power Press-in
risk of damaged printed circuit boards and backplanes termination.
is lessened, damage can still occur due to relatively highl

Average insertion and extraction forces of size 16 contacts are 22N [5 lbs.] percontact and do not produce stresses in printed circuit boards and backplanes that can occur with higher
insertion forces. These stresses can cause board warpage and hole damage.

lConnector systems utilizing Bi-Spring terminations use mounting screws to secure the connector to theprinted circuit board or backplane. Stresses that occur during coupling, uncoupling or shock and vibrationof systems are not transferred to the printed circuit boards or backplanes through the press-in connection.
The electrical integrity of the connector to board interface is maintained; this is particularly important in power
applications. Bellcore GR1217 details a preference for mounting hardware when using press-in terminations.

Bi-Spring Power
Press-in Compliant
TerminationslSize 16 Bi-Spring terminations are designed to meet the performance requirements
and hole diameters as listed in the internationally recognized specification
IEC 60352-5.

lLower insertion and extraction forces eliminate the need for expensive pressing equipment.

COMPLIANT TERMINATION PRESS-IN CONNECTOR
Polarizing groove

Fixed member ordiscriminatinglocking system

0.155 [3.94]
dp. x ø0.076 [1.93]
mounting holetyp.

A
#2 self tapping mounting screws
Steel, zinc plate or stainless steel, passivatedB

Contact lead-in diameter 0.047 [1.19]
Contact termination diameter 0.069 [1.76]

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The design of Power Connection Systems Series connectors allows for the development of application specificcontact arrangements in a timely manner and at a reasonable price. Thirteen connector housing sizes exist that may
accommodate size 20, size 16, size 12, or size 8 contacts (see the Power Connection Systems catalog for connector
housing dimensions). After reviewing the dimensions and the following basic information, contact Technical Sales
with your current, voltage, and safety requirements. We look forward to working with you to develop a connector foryour specific needs.

BASIC CONNECTOR DIMENSIONSPART NUMBERA

PLA03**00A1
PLAH03**00A1
PLA04**00A1
PLAH04**00A1
PLA06**00A1
PLAH06**00A1
PLA08**00A1
PLAH08**00A1

1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]PART NUMBERA

PLB06**00A1
PLBH06**00A1
PLB08**00A1
PLBH08**00A1
PLB12**00A1
PLBH12**00A1
PLB16**00A1
PLBH16**00A1
PLB20**00A1
PLBH20**00A1

1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]2.506[63.65]

A±0.020 [0.51]
0.408[10.36]

A±0.020 [0.51]
0.606[15.39]A±0.020 [0.51]

0.802[20.37]

PART NUMBERA

PLC09**00A1
PLCH09**00A1
PLC12**00A1
PLCH12**00A1
PLC18**00A1
PLCH18**00A1
PLC24**00A1
PLCH24**00A1
PLC30**00A1
PLCH30**00A1

1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]2.506[63.65]

Four Contact Sizes to Choose From
Ø0.142 [3.61]

Size 8 contact

Ø0.094 [2.39]

Size 12 contact

Ø0.0625 [1.588]

Size 16 contact

Size 20 contact

Female Connector Dimensions

PCS SERIES

Male Connector Dimensions

A±0.020 [0.51]
0.408[10.36]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.606[15.39]A±0.020 [0.51]

0.802[20.37]

Many Termination Types Can Be Supplied
Straight Solder or Press-in
Right Angle (90°) Solder
Crimp Removable
Removable Solder Cup

Popular Options
Sequential Mating
Selective Loading

Ø0.040 [1.00]

Contact sizes and termination types may bemixed within a single connector.
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MATERIALS AND FINISHES:
Insulator:

Contacts:

Mounting Clip:

Glass-filled polyester, UL 94V-0.
Contact technical sales for availability of hightemperature insulator material.
Precision machined copper alloy with gold
flash over nickel, or 0.000030 inch [0.76µ]gold over nickel, or 0.000050 [1.27µ] gold overnickel. Solder coated terminations optional.
Beryllium copper with nickel plate.

Hood:

Glass filled polyester, UL 94V-0.

Mounting Bracket:

Brass with tin plate.

Push-on Fastener:

Spring tempered copper alloy, tin plate

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

PCS SERIESCONTACT CURRENT RATING:
Standard Contact Material:

See page 9 for detail information.

High Conductivity
Contact Material:

See page 9 for detail information.

INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE:
Standard Contact Material:

0.0016 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2, test 2b.

High Conductivity
Contact Material:

0.0007 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2, test 2b.

Insulation Resistance:
Voltage Proof:
Creepage Distance:

5 G ohms per IEC 60512-2, test 3a, method A.
2000 V rms per IEC 60512-2, test 4a, method C.
0.157 inch [4 mm] minimum.

Clearance Distance:
Working Voltage:

0.125 inch [3.2 mm] minimum.
Designed to meet UL 600 VAC and
CSA 600 VAC.

Working Temperature:-55°C to +125°C
Contact technical sales for availability of hightemperature insulator material.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPLIANT
PRESS-IN CONNECTION TO PLATED-THROUGH-HOLE
OF PRINTED BOARD:
0.064 inch [1.63mm] diameter hole of a 0.125inch [3.2mm] thick printed board
Initial Contact Resistanceof Connection:
Change in Contact
Resistance of Connection
After Mechanical, Electricalor Climactic Conditioning:
Gas Tight Connections
Test:

Less than 1.0 milliohms per IEC 60512-2,
test 2a.

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Removable Contacts:

Removable Contact Retention
in Insulator:
15 lbs. [67N] per IEC 60512-8, test 15a.
Fixed Contacts:
Solder cup and printed board terminations.
Size 16, 0.0625 inch [1.588 mm] diametermale contact. Female contact has “closed
entry” design for highest reliability.
Fixed Contact Retention
in Insulator:
6 lbs. [26N].
Resistance to Solder
Iron Heat:
500˚F [260°C] for 10 seconds duration per IEC
60512-6, test 12e, 25 watt soldering iron.
Contact Terminations:
Crimp or solder removable contacts from wire
sizes 12 AWG [4.0 mm2] through 24 AWG [0.25mm2]. Straight and Right Angle (90°) solder
printed board mount, 0.0625 inch [1.588 mm] taildiameter. Compliant termination press-in. Fixed
contact solder cup termination, 18 AWG [1.0mm2] maximum.
Contact Insertion andWithdrawal Forces:
8 oz. [2.2N] nominal per contact.
Connection Systems:
Sequential Mating System:

Locking System:
Polarizations:

Mounting to Printed Board:
Mechanical Operations:

Press-in Contact Bi-Spring
Construction, Compliant
Termination:Less than 0.5 milliohms increase per IEC
60512-2, test 2a.
Less than 0.2 milliohms increase in contact
resistance after 1 hour per EIA 364, TP36,
Method One.

See page 47.

Vibration:
Initial Press-In Forceof Individual Contact
into Plated-Through-Hole:
Initial Push-Out Force ofIndividual Contact into
Plated-Through-Hole:CUL Recognized*

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Connector provides cable to cable, cableto printed board, cable to panel mount andprinted board to printed board application.
Cable and printed board mount connectors.
Male contacts provide as many as three mating
lengths.
Insulators provide locking between cable tocable, cable to printed board and cable topanel mount applications.
Provided in insulator design. Further polarization in cable connectors can be provided bymixing male contacts in female insulators andfemale contacts in male insulators.
Rapid installation push-on fasteners.
Self-tapping screws for compliant connectors.
500 operations per IEC 60512-5.

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPLIANT
PRESS-IN CONNECTORS:

Contact Retention in
Insulator and 0.125 inch
[3.2mm] thick printed board:

SHIELDED CONTACT TECHNICAL
CHARACTERISTICS:

Insert contact to rear face of insulator, releasefrom front face of insulator. Size 16, 0.0625
inch [1.588 mm] diameter male contact.
Female contact “closed entry” design forhighest reliability.

0.0695 inch [1.77mm] diameter with 0.050
inch [1.27mm] lead-in diameter. Offered with
two termination lengths.
5 lbs. [22N] minimum combined retention forces per MIL-STD-2166, Type III
compliant contact classification, after third
repair- replacement of contact in insulator
and plated-through-hole, 0.064 inch [1.63mm]
diameter in a 0.125 inch [3.2mm] thick printed
board.
No electrical discontinuity of 1µ second or
greater when tested per MIL-STD-1344,
Method 2005, Test conditioning.
10 lbs. [44N] average when pushed into a
0.064 inch [1.63mm] Ø hole in a 0.125 inch
[3.2mm] thick printed board.
8.5 lbs. [38N] average when pushed out of an
0.064 inch [1.63mm] Ø hole in a 0.125 inch
[3.2mm] thick printed board.

File # E49351*Note: CUL recognizes all sizes, except PLB20, consult Technical
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TEMPERATURE RISE CURVEHIGH CONDUCTIVITY CONTACT MATERIALSSTANDARD CONTACT MATERIALSCONNECTORS WITH PL*H PREFIXOR “S” SUFFIX ON CRIMP CONTACTS

PLA03

PLB12
PLC30

0

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

48
44
40
36
32
28
24
20
16
12
8
4
0

PLAH03

PLBH12
PLCH30PCS SERIES

48
44
40
36
32
28
24
20
16
12
8
4
0

RATED CURRENT (AMPERES)RATED CURRENT (AMPERES)CONNECTORS WITH PL* PREFIX0

TEMPERATURE RISE (°C)

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TEMPERATURE RISE (°C)

TEST DETAIL: Each curve was developed using individual connector bodies fully loaded with contacts. All power
contacts energized through 12 awg wire. Temperature rise was measured in the contact mating area. Test was
conducted with connectors in static air. Terminations of test connectors were straight compliant press-in to right angle(90°) solder. See page 4 for more information.

CONTACT CURRENT RATINGSCONNECTOR
VARIANTSTANDARDCONTACTSCONNECTOR
VARIANTHIGH
CONDUCTIVITYCONTACTS

PLA03

32 amperes

PLAH0342 amperes

PLB12

25 amperes

PLBH1232 amperes

PLC30

18 amperes

PLCH3024 amperes

Temperature rise curves and contact current ratings were developed for the specific connector variants shown
when tested in accordance with UL1977.
This information is provided so that the user can make comparisons between various connector sizes andcontact materials.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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MATING DIMENSIONS
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MATING DIMENSIONS(FULLY MATED)
0.830 [21.08]

Straight Board Mount Maleto Straight Board Mount
Female0.830 [21.08]

0.830 [21.08]

Straight Board Mount Maleto Right Angle (90°) Board
Mount Female

PCS SERIES

0.790 [20.07]

Right Angle (90°) Board
Mount Male to Straight
Board Mount Female
0.790 [20.07]

Straight Board Mount Maleto Panel Mount
FemalePanel Mount Maleto Straight Board
Mount Female

Right Angle (90°) Board
Mount Male to Panel
Board Mount Female
0.750[19.05]

Panel Mount Maleto Panel Mount
FemalePanel Mount Maleto Right Angle (90°) Board
Mount Female
1.150 [29.21]

Cable Mount Maleto Straight Board
Mount Female

Straight Board Mount
Male to Cable
Mount Female

1.060 [26.92]

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Cable Mount Maleto
Panel Mount Female

Right Angle (90°) Board
Mount Male to Right Angle(90°) Board Mount Female
0.790 [20.07]

0.790 [20.07]

1.100 [27.94]

0.830 [21.08]

1.110 [27.94]

Cable Mount Maleto Right Angle (90°)
Board Mount Female

1.110 [28.19]

Panel Mount Maleto Cable Mount
Female1.150 [29.21]

Right Angle (90°) Board Mount
Male to Cable Mount
Female1.420 [36.07]

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STRAIGHT SOLDER PRINTEDBOARD CONNECTOR

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PLA STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTORSCODE 3, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION

A±0.020 [0.51]

Positronic recommends the practice of using mounting
hardware to secure connector to printed circuit board.
0.600
0.600
[15.24][15.24]0.146 [3.71]
0.146 [3.71]

FEMALE
A±0.020 [0.51]

0.408[10.36]0.408[10.36]
ø0.062 [1.57]

Typical part number:
PLA03M300A1
PLAH03M300A1
NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN
BE SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORSUSING STEP 5 IN ORDERING
INFORMATION ON PAGE 26.
MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE
ORDERED SEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

ø0.062 [1.57]

Typical part number:
PLA03F300A1
PLAH03F300A1

0.230 [5.84]

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLA03*300A1
PLAH03*300A1
PLA04*300A1
PLAH04*300A1

1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]

PLA06*300A1
PLAH06*300A1
PLA08*300A1
PLAH08*300A1

1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.

*Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female.

PCS SERIESMALE

For connection systems 1, 4 and 6.

PLB STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTORSCODE 3, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION
MALE

0.146 [3.71]

A±0.020 [0.51]

FEMALE

0.600[15.24]0.600[15.24]0.146 [3.71]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.606[15.39]0.606[15.39]
ø0.062 [1.57]

Typical part number:
PLB06M300A1
PLBH06M300A1

ø0.062 [1.57]

Typical part number:
PLB06F300A1
PLAH06F300AI

0.230 [5.84]

NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN
BE SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORSUSING STEP 5 IN ORDERING
INFORMATION ON PAGE 26.
MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE
ORDERED SEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLB06*300A1
PLBH06*300A1
PLB08*300A1
PLBH08*300A1
PLB12*300A1
PLBH12*300A1

1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]

PLB16*300A1
PLBH16*300A1
PLB20*300A1
PLBH20*300A1

2.112[53.64]2.506[63.65]

Plating- See ordering information
for contact plating options.

For connection systems 1, 4 and 6.

*Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female.

PLC STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTORSCODE 3, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSIONMALE

FEMALE
0.600[15.24]0.600[15.24]0.146 [3.71]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.802[20.37]0.146 [3.71]

ø0.062 [1.57]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.802[20.37]

ø0.062 [1.57]

Typical part number:
PLC09M300A1
PLCH09M300A1
NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN
BE SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORSUSING STEP 5 IN ORDERING
INFORMATION ON PAGE 26.
MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE
ORDERED SEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

0.230 [5.84]

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLC09*300A1
PLCH09*300A1
PLC12*300A1
PLCH12*300A1
PLC18*300A1
PLCH18*300A1

1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]

PLC24*300A1
PLCH24*300A1
PLC30*300A1
PLCH30*300A1

2.112[53.64]2.506[63.65]*Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female.

Typical part number:
PLC09F300A1
PLCH09F300A1

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.
For connection systems 1, 4 and 6.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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STRAIGHT SOLDER PRINTEDBOARD CONNECTOR

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PLA STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTORSCODE 32, 0.377 [9.58] CONTACT EXTENSIONMALE

FEMALE
0.600[15.24]0.600[15.24]0.377 [9.58]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.377 [9.58]

A±0.020 [0.51]
0.408[10.36]0.408[10.36]
ø0.062 [1.57]

ø0.062 [1.57]
0.230 [5.84]

Typical part number:
PLA03M3200A1
PLAH03M3200A1PCS SERIESNOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN
BE SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORSUSING STEP 5 IN ORDERING
INFORMATION ON PAGE 26.
MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE
ORDERED SEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLA03*3200A1
PLAH03*3200A1

1.126[28.60]

PLA06*3200A1
PLAH06*3200A1

1.718[43.64]

PLA04*3200A1
PLAH04*3200A1

1.324[33.63]

PLA08*3200A1
PLAH08*3200A1

2.112[53.64]*Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female.

Typical part number:
PLA03F3200A1
PLAH03F3200A1

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.

For connection systems 1, 3, 4 and 6.

PLB STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTORSCODE 32, 0.377 [9.58] CONTACT EXTENSION
MALE

0.600
[15.24]0.600[15.24]0.377 [9.58]

A±0.020 [0.51]

FEMALE

0.377 [9.58]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.606[15.39]0.606[15.39]
ø0.062 [1.57]

Typical part number:
PLB06M3200A1
PLBH06M3200A1
NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN
BE SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORSUSING STEP 5 IN ORDERING
INFORMATION ON PAGE 26.
MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE
ORDERED SEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

ø0.062 [1.57]
0.230 [5.84]

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLB06*3200A1
PLBH06*3200A1

1.126[28.60]

PLB16*3200A1
PLBH16*3200A1

2.112[53.64]

PLB08*3200A1
PLBH08*3200A1

1.324[33.63]

PLB20*3200A1
PLBH20*3200A1

2.506[63.65]

PLB12*3200A1
PLBH12*3200A1

1.718[43.64]*Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female.

Typical part number:
PLB06F3200A1
PLBH06F3200A1

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.

For connection systems 1, 3, 4 and 6.

PLC STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTORSCODE 32, 0.377 [9.58] CONTACT EXTENSION
MALE

0.600
[15.24]0.600[15.24]0.377 [9.58]

A±0.020 [0.51]

FEMALE

0.377 [9.58]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.802[20.37]0.802[20.37]
ø0.062 [1.57]

Typical part number:
PLC09M3200A1
PLCH09M3200A1
NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN
BE SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORSUSING STEP 5 IN ORDERING
INFORMATION ON PAGE 26.
MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE
ORDERED SEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

12ø0.062 [1.57]
0.230 [5.84]

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLC09*3200A1
PLCH09*3200A1

1.126[28.60]

PLC24*3200A1
PLCH24*3200A1

2.112[53.64]

PLC12*3200A1
PLCH12*3200A1

1.324[33.63]

PLC30*3200A1
PLCH30*3200A1

2.506[63.65]

PLC18*3200A1
PLCH18*3200A1

1.718[43.64]

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

*Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female.

Typical part number:
PLC09F3200A1
PLCH09F3200A1

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.
For connection systems 1, 3, 4 and 6.

COMPLIANT PRESS-IN
CONNECTOR

GENERAL INFORMATIONPower
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PLA COMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONNECTORSCODE 92 OR CODE 93

MALE

FEMALE
0.600[15.24]0.600[15.24]L

A±0.020 [0.51]

See page 56
for Installation Tooling.

0.408[10.36]0.408[10.36]

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.

Typical part number:
PLA03M93ST30A1
PLAH03M93ST30A1

PART
NUMBERA**Asterisks determine
gender of connector,
M for male,
F for female andcontact code 92 or 93.

PLA03**00A1
PLAH03**00A1
PLA04**00A1
PLAH04**00A1
PLA06**00A1
PLAH06**00A1
PLA08**00A1
PLAH08**00A1

1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]0.230[5.84]

Typical part number:
PLA03F93ST30A1
PLAH03F93ST30A1

For connection systems 1, 4 and 6.

NOTE: Positronic recommends the practice of using
mounting hardware to secure connector to printed
circuit board. Mounting screws can be suppliedwith connectors using step 5 in ordering information
on page 26. Mounting screws can also be orderedseparately by part number. See page 59.

CONTACT
CODE

L

PCB
THICKNESS

92

0.183
[4.65]

0.093[2.36]

93

0.218[5.54]

0.125[3.18]PCS SERIES

L

A±0.020 [0.51]

PLB COMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONNECTORSCODE 92 OR CODE 93
MALE

FEMALE
0.600[15.24]0.600[15.24]
L

L

A±0.020 [0.51]
0.606[15.39]A±0.020 [0.51]
0.606[15.39]See page 56
for Installation Tooling.

Typical part number:
PLB06M93ST30A1
PLBH06M93ST30A1**Asterisks determine
gender of connector,
M for male,
F for female andcontact code 92 or 93.

Plating- See ordering information
for contact plating options.

PART
NUMBERA

PLB06**00A1
PLBH06**00A1

1.126[28.60]

PLB08**00A1
PLBH08**00A1

1.324[33.63]

PLB12**00A1
PLBH12**00A1
PLB16**00A1
PLBH16**00A1
PLB20**00A1
PLBH20**00A1

1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]2.506[63.65]0.230[5.84]

Typical part number:
PLB06F93ST30A1
PLBH06F93ST30A1

For connection systems 1, 4 and 6.

NOTE: Positronic recommends the practice of using
mounting hardware to secure connector to printed
circuit board. Mounting screws can be suppliedwith connectors using step 5 in ordering information
on page 26. Mounting screws can also be orderedseparately by part number. See page 59.

CONTACT
CODE

L

PCB
THICKNESS

92

0.183
[4.65]

0.093[2.36]

93

0.218[5.54]

0.125[3.18]PLC COMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONNECTORSCODE 92 OR CODE 93
MALE

FEMALE
0.600[15.24]0.600[15.24]0.802[20.37]

Typical part number:
PLC09M93ST30A1
PLCH09M93ST30A1**Asterisks determine
gender of connector,
M for male,
F for female andcontact code 92 or 93.

L

L

A±0.020 [0.51]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.802[20.37]

See page 56
for Installation Tooling.
PART
NUMBERA

PLC09**00A1
PLCH09**00A1

1.126[28.60]

PLC12**00A1
PLCH12**00A1
PLC18**00A1
PLCH18**00A1
PLC24**00A1
PLCH24**00A1
PLC30**00A1
PLCH30**00A1

1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]2.506[63.65]

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.

Typical part number:
PLC09F93ST30A1
PLCH09F93ST30A1

0.230[5.84]For connection systems 1, 4 and 6.

NOTE: Positronic recommends the practice of using
mounting hardware to secure connector to printed
circuit board. Mounting screws can be suppliedwith connectors using step 5 in ordering information
on page 26. Mounting screws can also be orderedseparately by part number. See page 59.

CONTACT
CODE

L

PCB
THICKNESS

92

0.183
[4.65]

0.093[2.36]

93

0.218[5.54]

0.125[3.18]DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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STRAIGHT SOLDER AND COMPLIANTCONTACT HOLE PATTERN

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1.080±0.005[27.43±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.882±0.005[22.40±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
TYP.

0.441±0.002[11.20±0.05]

0.540±0.002[13.72±0.05]

PLA 03

PLA 041.474±0.005[37.44±0.13]

1.868±0.005[47.45±0.13]

PCS SERIES

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.737±0.002[18.72±0.05]

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.934±0.002[23.72±0.05]

PLA 08

PLA 061.080±0.005[27.43±0.13]
0.882±0.005[22.40±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
TYP.

0.441±0.002[11.20±0.05]

0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]

0.540±0.002[13.72±0.05]

0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]

PLB 06

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]

1.474±0.005[37.44±0.13]

0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]

PLB 081.868±0.005[47.45±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.737±0.002[18.72±0.05]

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.934±0.002[23.72±0.05]

0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]

PLB 120.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]

PLB 162.262±0.005[57.45±0.13]

1.131±0.002[28.73±0.05]

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SUGGESTED PRINTED BOARD HOLE SIZES:
Suggest 0.080 [2.03] Ø holes in printed board for solder contact
termination positions.
Suggest 0.100 [2.54] Ø holes in printed board when mounting
connectors with # 2 thread forming screws.

0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

PLB 20DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Suggest 0.123±0.003 [3.15±0.08] Ø holes in printed board when
mounting connector with push-on fasteners.
NOTE: See page 57 for suggested printed board drill hole sizes,
recommended plating and finished hole sizes for compliant
contact termination positions.

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1.080±0.005[27.43±0.13]
0.882±0.005[22.40±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
TYP.

0.441±0.002[11.20±0.05]

0.540±0.002[13.72±0.05]
0.394±0.002[10.01±0.05]

0.394±0.002[10.01±0.05]

PLC 090.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]

1.474±0.005[37.44±0.13]

1.868±0.005[47.45±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.737±0.002[18.72±0.05]

PLC 120.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.934±0.002[23.72±0.05]

PCS SERIES

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]

0.394±0.002[10.01±0.05]

0.394±0.002[10.01±0.05]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

PLC 180.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]

PLC 242.262±0.005[57.45±0.13]

1.131±0.002[28.73±0.05]

SUGGESTED PRINTED BOARD HOLE SIZES:
Suggest 0.080 [2.03] Ø holes in printed board for solder contact
termination positions.
Suggest 0.100 [2.54] Ø holes in printed board when mounting
connectors with # 2 thread forming screws.

0.394±0.002[10.01±0.05]

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

PLC 30

Suggest 0.123±0.003 [3.15±0.08] Ø holes in printed board when
mounting connector with push-on fasteners.
NOTE: See page 57 for suggested printed board drill hole sizes,
recommended plating and finished hole sizes for compliant contact
termination positions.

Connectors Designed To Customer Specifications
Positronic’s PLA(H), PLB(H), PLC(H) and PLS(H) series connectors can be
modified to customers specifications.
Examples: select loading of contacts for cost savings or to gain creepage andclearance distances; longer printed circuit board terminations; customer specified hardware.

Positronic can develop and tool new connector designs
with reasonable price and delivery.
Contact Technical Sales with your particular requirements.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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RIGHT ANGLE (90°) SOLDER PRINTEDBOARD CONNECTOR

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PLA RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNTCODE 4, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION
MALE

0.600
[15.24]0.600[15.24]0.098 [2.49]

A±0.020 [0.51]

FEMALE

0.098 [2.49]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.408[10.36]0.408[10.36]0.146 [3.71]

Typical part number:
PLA03M4BN0A1
PLAH03M4BN0A1

0.146 [3.71]
ø0.062 [1.57]

PCS SERIESNOTE: MOUNTING SCREWSCAN BE ORDEREDSEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER WHEN CHOOSING
B3 BRACKETS. SEE PAGE 59.

ø0.062 [1.57]

Typical part number:
PLA03F4BN0A1
PLAH03F4BN0A1

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLA03*400A1
PLAH03*400A1

1.126[28.60]

PLA06*400A1
PLAH06*400A1

1.718[43.64]

PLA04*400A1
PLAH04*400A1

1.324[33.63

PLA08*400A1
PLAH08*400A1

2.112[53.64]

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.
For connection systems 1, 2 and 5.

*Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female.

PLB RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNTCODE 4, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION
0.600[15.24]0.600[15.24]MALE

0.197 [5.00]

A±0.020 [0.51]

FEMALE

0.098 [2.49]

0.098 [2.49]

0.197 [5.00]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.606[15.39]0.606[15.39]0.146 [3.71]

0.146 [3.71]
ø0.062 [1.57]

Typical part number:
PLB06M4BN0A1
PLBH06MB4BN0A1

NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWSCAN BE ORDEREDSEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER WHEN CHOOSING
B3 BRACKETS. SEE PAGE 59.

ø0.062 [1.57]

Typical part number:
PLB06F4BN0A1
PLBH06F4BN0A1

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLB06*400A1
PLBH06*400A1

1.126[28.60]

PLB16*400A1
PLBH16*400A1

2.112[53.64]

PLB08*400A1
PLBH08*400A1

1.324[33.63]

PLB20*400A1
PLBH20*400A1

2.506[63.65]

PLB12*400A1
PLBH12*400A1

1.718[43.64]

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.
For connection systems 1, 2 and 5.

*Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female.

PLC RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNTCODE 4, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION
MALE

0.600
[15.24]0.600[15.24]0.197 [5.00]

0.098 [2.49]
A±0.020 [0.51]

0.197 [5.00]

FEMALE

0.197 [5.00]

0.098 [2.49]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.197 [5.00]

0.802[20.37]0.802[20.37]0.146 [3.71]

Typical part number:
PLC09M4BN0A1
PLCH09M4BN0A1
NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWSCAN BE ORDEREDSEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER WHEN CHOOSING
B3 BRACKETS. SEE PAGE 59.

160.146 [3.71]
ø0.062 [1.57]

ø0.062 [1.57]

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLC09*400A1
PLCH09*400A1

1.126[28.60]

PLC24*400A1
PLCH24*400A1

2.112[53.64]

PLC12*400A1
PLCH12*400A1

1.324[33.63]

PLC30*400A1
PLCH30*400A1

2.506[63.65]

PLC18*400A1
PLCH18*400A1

1.718[43.64]

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

*Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female.

Typical part number:
PLC09F4BN0A1
PLCH09F4BN0A1

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.
For connection systems 1, 2 and 5.

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RIGHT ANGLE (90°) SOLDER PRINTEDBOARD CONNECTOR

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PLA RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNTCODE 42, 0.377 [9.58] CONTACT EXTENSION

MALE

0.600
[15.24]0.600[15.24]0.098 [2.49]

A±0.020 [0.51]

FEMALE

0.098 [2.49]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.408[10.36]0.408[10.36]0.377 [9.58]

0.377 [9.58]
ø0.062 [1.57]

NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWSCAN BE ORDEREDSEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER WHEN CHOOSING
B3 BRACKETS. SEE PAGE 59.

Typical part number:
PLA03F42BN0A1
PLAH03F42BN0A1

ø0.062 [1.57]

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLA03*4200A1
PLAH03*4200A1

1.126[28.60]

PLA06*4200A1
PLAH06*4200A1

1.718[43.64]

PLA04*4200A1
PLAH04*4200A1

1.324[33.63]

PLA08*4200A1
PLAH08*4200A1

2.112[53.64]

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.
For connection systems 1, 2, 3 and 5.

PCS SERIES

Typical part number:
PLA03M42BN0A1
PLAH03M42BN0A1*Asterisk determines gender ofconnector, M for male, F for female.

PLB RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNTCODE 42, 0.377 [9.58] CONTACT EXTENSION
MALE

0.600
[15.24]0.600[15.24]0.197 [5.00]
0.098 [2.49]

A±0.020 [0.51]

FEMALE

0.197 [5.00]
0.098 [2.49]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.606[15.39]0.606[15.39]0.377 [9.58]

0.377 [9.58]

Typical part number:
PLB06M42BN0A1
PLBH06M42BN0A1

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWSCAN BE ORDEREDSEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER WHEN CHOOSING
B3 BRACKETS. SEE PAGE 59.

PLB06*4200A1
PLBH06*4200A1
PLB08*4200A1
PLBH08*4200A1
PLB12*4200A1
PLBH12*4200A1

1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]

PLB16*4200A1
PLBH16*4200A1
PLB20*4200A1
PLBH20*4200A1

2.112[53.64]2.506[63.65]

ø0.062 [1.57]

Typical part number:
PLB06F42BN0A1
PLBH06F42BN0A1

ø0.062 [1.57]

Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.
For connection systems 1, 2, 3 and 5.
*Asterisk determines gender ofconnector, M for male, F for female.

PLC RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNTCODE 42, 0.377 [9.58] CONTACT EXTENSIONMALE

FEMALE

0.600[15.24]0.600[15.24]0.197 [5.00]
0.197 [5.00]

0.098 [2.49]
A±0.020 [0.51]

0.197 [5.00]

0.098 [2.49]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.197 [5.00]

0.802[20.37]0.802[20.37]0.377 [9.58]

Typical part number:
PLC09M42BN0A1
PLCH09M42BN0A1
NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWSCAN BE ORDEREDSEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER WHEN CHOOSING
B3 BRACKETS. SEE PAGE 59.

0.377 [9.58]
ø0.062 [1.57]

ø0.062 [1.57]

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLC09*4200A1
PLCH09*4200A1

1.126[28.60]

PLC24*4200A1
PLCH24*4200A1

2.112[53.64]

PLC12*4200A1
PLCH12*4200A1

1.324[33.63]

PLC30*4200A1
PLCH30*4200A1

2.506[63.65]

PLC18*4200A1
PLCH18*4200A1

1.718[43.64]*Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female.

Typical part number:
PLC09F42BN0A1
PLCH09F42BN0A1
Plating- See ordering information forcontact plating options.
For connection systems 1, 2, 3 and 5.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRESS-IN CONNECTORFOR USE WITH “FLAT ROCK” TOOLING

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PLA RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRESS-IN CONNECTOR
CODE 62 OR CODE 63
For connection systems 1, 2 and 5.

MALE

FEMALE

0.560[14.22]0.560[14.22]0.138 [3.51]

A±0.020 [0.51]
0.408[10.36]

A±0.020 [0.51]
0.408[10.36]

Plating- See ordering
information forcontact plating
options.

L

Typical part number:
PLA03M63B30A1
PLAH03M63B30A1

PCS SERIESNOTE: Positronic recommends
the practice of using mounting
hardware to secure connector
to printed circuit board. Mounting
screws are ordered separately bypart number. See page 59.

0.138 [3.51]

L

Typical part number:
PLA03F63B30A1
PLAH03F63B30A1

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLA03**B30A1
PLAH03**B30A1

1.126[28.60]

PLA06**B30A1
PLAH06**B30A1

1.718[43.64]

PLA04**B30A1
PLAH04**B30A1

1.324[33.63]

PLA08**B30A1
PLAH08**B30A1

2.112[53.64]

CONTACT
CODE

L

PCB
THICKNESS

62

0.183
[4.65]

0.093[2.36]

63

0.219[5.56]

0.125[3.18]**Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female, and contact code 62 or 63.

PLB RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRESS-IN CONNECTOR
CODE 62 OR CODE 63
For connection systems 1, 2 and 5.

MALE

FEMALE
0.560[14.22]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.560[14.22]

Plating- See ordering
information forcontact plating
options.

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.606[15.39]0.606[15.39]L

Typical part number:
PLB06M63B30A1
PLBH06M63B30A1

L

0.138 [3.51]
0.197 [5.00]

NOTE: Positronic recommends
the practice of using mounting
hardware to secure connector
to printed circuit board. Mounting
screws are ordered separately bypart number. See page 59.

Typical part number:
PLB06F63B30A1
PLBH06F63B30A1

0.138 [3.51]
0.197 [5.00]

PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLB06**B30A1
PLBH06**B30A1

1.126[28.60]

PLB12**B30A1
PLBH12**B30A1

1.718[43.64]

PLB08**B30A1
PLBH08**B30A1

1.324[33.63]

PLB16**B30A1
PLBH16**B30A1

2.112[53.64]

CONTACT
CODE

L

PCB
THICKNESS

62

0.183
[4.65]

0.093[2.36]

63

0.219[5.56]

0.125[3.18]**Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female, and contact code 62 or 63.

PLC RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRESS-IN CONNECTOR
CODE 62 OR CODE 63

MALE

FEMALEFor connection systems 1, 2 and 5.

0.560[14.22]
A±0.020 [0.51]

Plating- See ordering
information forcontact plating
options.

0.560[14.22]
A±0.020 [0.51]

0.802[20.37]0.802[20.37]
L

L

Typical part number:
PLC09M63B30A1
PLCH09M63B30A1

0.138 [3.51]

0.138 [3.51]

0.197 [5.00]

0.197 [5.00]

0.197 [5.00]

0.197 [5.00]
NOTE: Positronic recommends
the practice of using mounting
hardware to secure connector
to printed circuit board. Mounting
screws are ordered separately bypart number. See page 59.

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PART NUMBER

APART NUMBERA

PLC09**B30A1
PLCH09**B30A1
PLC12**B30A1
PLCH12**B30A1
PLC18**B30A1
PLCH18**B30A1

1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]

PLC24**B30A1
PLCH24**B30A1
PLC30**B30A1
PLCH30**B30A11

2.112[53.64]2.506[63.65]**Asterisk determines gender of connector,
M for male, F for female, and contact code 62 or 63.

Typical part number:
PLC09F63B30A1
PLCH09F63B30A1
CONTACT
CODE

L

PCB
THICKNESS

62

0.183
[4.65]

0.093[2.36]

63

0.219[5.56]

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RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD
CONTACT HOLE PATTERN

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1.080±0.005[27.43±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.882±0.005[22.40±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
TYP.

0.237±0.015[6.02±0.38]

0.540±0.002[13.72±0.05]

0.237±0.015[6.02±0.38]

PLA 031.474±0.005[37.44±0.13]

1.868±0.005[47.45±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.737±0.002[18.72±0.05]

0.237±0.015[6.02±0.38]

PLA 040.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.934±0.002[23.72±0.05]

0.237±0.015[6.02±0.38]

PLA 06PCS SERIES

0.441±0.002[11.20±0.05]

PLA 081.080±0.005[27.43±0.13]

0.882±0.005[22.40±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
TYP.

0.441±0.002[11.20±0.05]

0.540±0.002[13.72±0.05]

0.040±0.015[1.02±0.38]
0.237±0.015[6.02±0.38]

0.040±0.015[1.02±0.38]
0.237±0.015[6.02±0.38]

PLB 061.474±0.005[37.44±0.13]

0.040±0.015[1.02±0.38]

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.934±0.002[23.72±0.05]

0.040±0.015[1.02±0.38]
0.237±0.015[6.02±0.38]

PLB 12

PLB 160.882±0.005[22.40±0.13]

2.262±0.005[57.45±0.13]

1.131±0.002[28.73±0.05]

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
TYP.

0.441±0.002[11.20±0.05]

0.157±0.015[3.99±0.38]

0.040±0.015[1.02±0.38]
0.237±0.015[6.02±0.38]

PLB 081.868±0.005[47.45±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.737±0.002[18.72±0.05]

0.197±0.015[5.00±0.38]

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

PLB 200.040±0.015[1.02±0.38]

PLC 090.237±0.015[6.02±0.38]

See page 20 for suggested printed board hole sizes.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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HOLE PATTERN AND PANEL MOUNT CONNECTOR Connection
WITH SOLDER CUP CONTACTS
Systems

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1.080±0.005[27.43±0.13]

1.474±0.005[37.44±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.540±0.002[13.72±0.05]

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.737±0.002[18.72±0.05]

0.157±0.002[3.99±0.05]

0.157±0.002[3.99±0.05]

PLC 120.040±0.002[1.02±0.05]

PLC 180.040±0.002[1.02±0.05]

0.237±0.002[6.02±0.05]

0.237±0.002[6.02±0.05]

PCS SERIES

1.868±0.005[47.45±0.13]

2.262±0.005[57.45±0.13]
0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

0.934±0.002[23.72±0.05]

0.197±0.002[5.00±0.05]
0.099±0.002[2.51±0.05]
TYP.

1.131±0.002[28.73±0.05]

0.157±0.002[3.99±0.05]

0.157±0.002[3.99±0.05]

0.040±0.002[1.02±0.05]

0.040±0.002[1.02±0.05]

PLC 240.237±0.002[6.02±0.05]

PLC 300.237±0.002[6.02±0.05]

SUGGESTED PRINTED BOARD HOLE SIZES:
Suggest 0.080 [2.03] Ø holes in printed board for solder contact termination positions.
Suggest 0.123±0.003 [3.15±0.08] Ø holes in printed board when mounting connector with push-on fasteners.
NOTE: See page 57 for suggested printed board drill hole sizes, recommended plating and finished hole sizes
for compliant contact termination positions.

PANEL MOUNT CONNECTORS WITH SOLDER CUP CONTACTS
CODE 2, 18 AWG [1.00mm2] MAX.
FEMALE

MALE

CONNECTOR
VARIANTS
PLA03

0.200
[5.08]

18 AWG max.
[1.0 mm 2]

18 AWG max.
[1.0 mm 2]

0.200[5.08]

PLA04
PLA06

0.600
[15.24]0.600[15.24]For connection system 8.

PLA08
PLB06
PLB08

A±0.020 [0.51]

A±0.020 [0.51]

PLB12
B

B

PLB16
PLB20

TYPICAL PART NUMBER:
PLB06M200A1

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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

TYPICAL PART NUMBER:
PLB06F200A1
NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN BE
SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORS USING STEP
5 IN ORDERING INFORMATION ON PAGE 26.
MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE ORDEREDSEPARATELY BY PART NUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

PLC09
PLC12
PLC18
PLC24
PLC30

A

B

1.126
[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]
1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]2.506[63.65]
1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]2.506[63.65]0.408[10.36]0.408[10.36]0.408[10.36]0.408[10.36]0.606[15.39]0.606[15.39]0.606[15.39]0.606[15.39]0.606[15.39]0.802[30.37]0.802[30.37]0.802[30.37]0.802[30.37]0.802[30.37]PowerConnection
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MALE INSULATOR DIMENSIONSFOR CABLE CONNECTORS

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MALE INSULATOR DIMENSIONSFOR CABLE CONNECTORS WITH SIZE 16 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 0 OR CODE 7
CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY

0.500 [12.70]

1

2

3

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

12

0.986±0.020[25.04±0.51]

2

3

4

5

6

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

2

3

5

6

7

8

9

PLC 090.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

3

4

7

8

1

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

4

2

3

4

1.972±0.020[50.09±0.51]

5

PLA 04

PLA 06

1.184±0.020[30.07±0.51]

1.578±0.020[40.08±0.51]

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

0.986±0.020[25.04±0.51]

1

3

6

1.578±0.020[40.08±0.51]

1

PLB 0642

51.184±0.020[30.07±0.51]

PLA 031

10.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1.972±0.020[50.09±0.51]

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

PLB 12

PLB 16

1.184±0.020[30.07±0.51]

1.578±0.020[40.08±0.51]

1.972±0.020[50.09±0.51]

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

PLC 120.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

8

PLA 08

PLB 081

PCS SERIES

0.986±0.020[25.04±0.51]

0.870±0.020[22.10±0.51]

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

PLC 18

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

PLC 242.366±0.020[60.10±0.51]

For information regarding
size 16 removable contacts,
see Removable Contact section,
pages 47-53.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

PLC 30DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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FEMALE INSULATOR DIMENSIONSFOR CABLE CONNECTORS

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FEMALE INSULATOR DIMENSIONSFOR CABLE CONNECTORS WITH SIZE 16 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 0 OR CODE 7
CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY

0.550 [13.97]

PCS SERIES

2

1

4

3

2

1

8

7

6

5

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

4

3

2

1.862±0.020[47.29±0.51]

1.468±0.020[37.29±0.51]

1.074±0.020[27.28±0.51]

0.876±0.020[22.25±0.51]
30.920±0.020[23.37±0.51]

1

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

6

5

4

3

2

1

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

8

7

6

5

4

PLA 03

PLA 04

PLA 06

PLA 080.876±0.020[22.25±0.51]

1.074±0.020[27.28±0.51]

1.468±0.020[37.29±0.51]

1.862±0.020[47.29±0.51]

3

2

1

6

5

4

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

4

3

2

1

8

7

6

5

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

6

5

4

3

2

1

12

11

10

9

8

7

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

1

PLB 12

PLB 160.876±0.020[22.25±0.51]

1.074±0.020[27.28±0.51]

1.468±0.020[37.29±0.51]

1.862±0.020[47.29±0.51]

2

1

5

4

9

8

7

PLC 090.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

4

3

2

1

8

7

6

5

12

11

10

9

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

6

5

4

3

2

1

12

11

10

9

8

7

18

17

16

15

14

13

PLC 120.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

18

PLB 086

2

16

PLB 06

3

3

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

PLC 24

PLC 182.256±0.020[57.30±0.51]

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

1

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

PLC 302220.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

For information regarding
size 16 removable contacts,
see Removable Contact section, pages
47-53.

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MALE INSULATOR DIMENSIONSFOR PANEL MOUNT CONNECTORS WITH SIZE 16 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 1 OR CODE 8CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY

0.190±0.020[4.83±0.51]

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

1

2

3

2.112±0.020[53.64±0.51]

1.718±0.020[43.64±0.51]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]
0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

4

1

2

3

4

5

6

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

1

2

3

4

5

6

PLA 03

PLA 04

PLA 06

PLA 081.126±0.020[28.60±0.51]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]

1.718±0.020[43.64±0.51]

2.112±0.020[53.64±0.51]

1

2

3

4

5

6

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

PLB 12

PLB 16

1.126±0.020[28.60±0.51]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]

1.718±0.020[43.64±0.51]

2.112±0.020[53.64±0.51]

2

3

5

6

7

8

9

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

PLC 09

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

PLC 120.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

89

PLB 081

71

PLB 06

4

PCS SERIES

0.560±0.020[14.22±0.51]

1.126±0.020[28.60±0.51]

NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN
BE SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORSUSING STEP 5 IN ORDERING
INFORMATION ON PAGE 26.
MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE
ORDERED SEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

0.870±0.020[22.10±0.51]

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

PLC 24

PLC 182.506±0.020[63.65±0.51]

For information
regarding panel
cutouts, seepage 63.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

PLC 300.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

For information regarding
size 16 removable contacts,
see Removable Contact section, pages
47-53.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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FEMALE INSULATOR DIMENSIONSFOR PANEL MOUNT CONNECTORS

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FEMALE INSULATOR DIMENSIONSFOR PANEL MOUNT CONNECTORS WITH SIZE 16 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 1 OR CODE 8CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
0.190±0.020[4.83±0.51]

0.560±0.020[14.22±0.51]

PCS SERIES

1.126±0.020[28.60±0.51]

3

2

1

4

3

2

1

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

6

5

4

3

2

PLA 03

PLA 04

PLA 06

1.126±0.020[28.60±0.51]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]

1.718±0.020[43.64±0.51]

3

2

1

6

5

4

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

2.112±0.020[53.64±0.51]

1.718±0.020[43.64±0.51]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]
0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN
BE SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORSUSING STEP 5 IN ORDERING
INFORMATION ON PAGE 26.
MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE
ORDERED SEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

0.920±0.020[23.37±0.51]

4

3

2

1

8

7

6

5

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

1

0.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

8

7

6

5

4

3

6

5

4

3

2

1

12

11

10

9

8

7

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

1

PLB 12

PLB 16

1.126±0.020[28.60±0.51]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]

1.718±0.020[43.64±0.51]

2.112±0.020[53.64±0.51]

2

1

5

4

9

8

7

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

PLC 09

4

3

2

1

8

7

6

5

12

11

10

9

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

6

5

4

3

2

1

12

11

10

9

8

7

18

17

16

15

14

13

PLC 120.408±0.015[10.36±0.38]

2.112±0.020[53.64±0.51]

PLB 08

6

1

PLA 08

PLB 06320.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

0.606±0.015[15.39±0.38]

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

PLC 24

PLC 182.506±0.020[63.65±0.51]

For information
regarding panel
cutouts, seepage 63.

10

9

8

7

6

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

5

PLC 3024

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

4

3

2

1

13

12

11

23

22

21

0.802±0.015[20.37±0.38]

For information regarding
size 16 removable contacts,
see Removable Contact section, pages
47-53.

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SEQUENTIAL CONTACT
MATING CONNECTOR

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SEQUENTIAL MATING SYSTEM*REMOVABLE CONTACTS FOR CABLE CONNECTORS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYFOR CONTACT SELECTION, SEE SIZE 16 CONTACTS ON PAGE 49
EXAMPLE 1

2

3

4

5

LENGTH
CODE“X”
CONTACT LENGTH

6

"X"

A

0.370 [9.40]

B

0.330 [8.38]

C

0.310 [7.87]

D

0.290 [7.37]

E

0.250 [6.35]

1

2

3

4

5

POSITIONNUMBER

6

7

8

"X"

PCS SERIES

1

EXAMPLE 2

MATINGCONTACT
CONNECTOR TYPE OPTIONS
Typical Part Number:
PLA06M300A1-E1B2B

Board to Board

B, D, E

Board to Cable*

A, C, E

Cable to Cable*

A, D

Typical Part Number:
PLA08M4B0C1-D8B

SEQUENTIAL MATING SYSTEMCRIMP REMOVABLE CONTACT PART NUMBERSWIRE SIZEAWG/[mm2]

LENGTH
CODE “A”

LENGTH
CODE “C”

LENGTH
CODE “D”

LENGTH
CODE “E”

12 - 14[4.0 - 2.5]

MC112N-133.3

MC112N-133.2

MC112N-133.1

MC112N-133.0

16 - 18 - 20
[1.5 - 1.0 - 0.5]

MC116N-133.3

MC116N-133.2

MC116N-133.1

MC116N-133.0

For information regarding
size 16 removable contacts,
see Removable Contact section, pages
47-53.

SELECTION GUIDE FOR ORDERING DIFFERENT CONTACT LENGTHSSTEP 9 OF ORDERING INFORMATIONSELECT CONNECTOR USING ORDERING INFORMATION ON PAGE 26
THEN CHOOSE STEPS BELOW FOR SEQUENTIAL MATING SYSTEM CONTACTS

STEP
EXAMPLE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

E

1

B

2

B

3

D

4

D

STEP 1

STEP 9Specify code for most frequently used
contact mating length. This length isused for all contacts not specified insteps 2 through 9.

Length of contact specified in step 8(Choose from length code chart).
STEP 8

Position number for fourth special length
contact.

STEP 2

Position number for first special
length contact.

STEP 7

STEP 3

Length of contact specified in step 6 (Choose
from length code chart).

Length of contact specified in step 2.
(Choose from length code chart)

STEP 6

STEP 4

Position number for third special length contact.

Position number for second special
length contact.

STEP 5

Length of contact specified in step 4 (Choose fromlength code chart).
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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PCS SERIES CONNECTOR
ORDERING INFORMATION

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ORDERING INFORMATION - CODE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Specify Complete Connector By Selecting An Option From Step 1 Through 7
STEP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

EXAMPLE

PLB

06

F

3

0

0

A1

/AA

STEP 1 - BASIC SERIES

9STEP 9 SPECIAL OPTIONSPLA - 1 Row
PLAH - 1 Row High conductivity contacts
PLB - 2 Row
PLBH - 2 Row High conductivity contacts
PLC - 3 Row
PLCH - 3 Row High conductivity contacts

Sequential Mating Systems
refer to page 25.
CONTACT TECHNICAL SALESFOR SPECIAL OPTIONSSTEP 2 - CONNECTOR VARIANTS

PCS SERIESSTEP 8 - ENVIRONMENTALCOMPLIANCE
OPTIONS

1 Row - 03, 04, 06, 08
2 Row - 06, 08, 12, 16, *220
3 Row - 09, 12, 18, 24, 30/AA - RoHS Compliant

STEP 3 - CONNECTOR GENDER

NOTE: If compliance to environmental legislation
is not required, this step will not be used.
Example: PLB06F300A1

M - MaleF - Female

STEP 4 - CONTACT TERMINATION TYPESTEP 7 - CONTACT PLATING FOR PRINTEDBOARD CONNECTORS*10- Order contacts separately for cable connectors forconnection systems 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, see pages 47-53.
*1 1 - Removable contact, panel mounted connector for connection
system 8. Order contacts separately, see pages 47-53.
2 - Solder cup, 18 AWG [1.0mm2] max. for panel mount connector,
for connection system 8. Not available as PL*H.
3 - Solder, Straight Printed Board Mount with 0.146 [3.71] tailextension for connection systems 1, 4 and 6.
32 - Solder, Straight Printed Board Mount with 0.377 [9.58] tailextension for connection system 3 and systems 1, 4 and 6.
4 - Solder, Right Angle (90°) Printed Board Mount with 0.146 [3.71]
tail extension for connection systems 1, 2 and 5.
42 - Solder, Right Angle (90°) Printed Board Mount with 0.377 [9.58]
tail extension for connection system 3 and systems 1,2 and 5.
62 - Press-in, compliant termination Right Angle (90°) Printed Board
Mount, termination length 0.183 [4.65]. Must select “B3” in step 5.
63 - Press-in, compliant termination Right angle (90°) Printed Board
Mount, termination length 0.219 [5.56]. Must select “B3” in step 5.
*1 7 - Order contacts separately for cable connectors for connection
systems 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, see pages 47-53. Terminating side ofinsulator has 0.165 [4.19] ø c’bore for large wire sizes.
*1 8 - Removable contact, panel mounted connector for connection
system 8. Order contacts separately, see pages 47-53.
Terminating side of insulator has 0.165 [4.19] ø c’bore for large
wire sizes.
92 - Straight printed board mount, press-in, length 0.183 [4.65] for
0.093 inch [2.36] thick board.
93 - Straight printed board mount, press-in, length 0.218 [5.54] for
0.125 inch [3.18] thick board.

STEP 5 - MOUNTING STYLE
0
B
BN
B3
B3N

-

N
*3ST2 *3ST3 *3ST4 *3SS2 *3SS3 *3SS4 -

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None,
Metal Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket.
Metal Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket with Push-on Fastener.
Plastic Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket with Cross Bar.
Plastic Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket with Cross Bar andPush-on Fastener.
Push-On Fastener For Straight Printed Board Mount Connectors
Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.250±0.030 [6.35±0.76] length for0.093 [2.36] thick board.
Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.312±0.030 [7.92±0.76] length for
0.125 [3.18] thick board.
Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.375±0.030 [9.53±0.76] length for0.175 [4.45] thick board.
Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.250±0.030 [6.35±0.76]
length for 0.093 [2.36] thick board.
Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.312±0.030 [7.92±0.76]
length for 0.125 [3.18] thick board.
Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.375±0.030 [9.53±0.76]
length for 0.175 [4.45] thick board.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

0 - Crimp Contacts ordered separately, see pages 47-53.
A1 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end and termination end.
A2 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end and 0.00020 inch
[5.00µ] tin-lead solder coat on termination end. Not
available with code 62, 63, 92 or 93 in step 4.
C1 - 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel on mating end andtermination end.
C2 - 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel on mating end and
0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-lead solder coated terminationend. Not available with code 62, 63, 92 or 93 in step 4.
D1 - 0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel on mating end andtermination end.
D2 - 0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel on mating end and
0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-lead solder coated terminationend. Not available with code 62, 63, 92 or 93 in step 4.

STEP 6 - HOODS AND PANEL MOUNT
0
5
6
81
82
83
11
12
13
14

-

None.
Top Opening Hood.
Panel Mount, quick release.
Panel Mount, fixed for 0.040 [1.02] thick panel.
Panel Mount, fixed for 0.060 [1.52] thick panel.
Panel Mount, fixed for 0.090 [2.29] thick panel.
Blind Mating System for 0.040 [1.02] thick panel.
Blind Mating System for 0.060 [1.52] thick panel.
Blind Mating System for 0.090 [2.29] thick panel.
Blind Mating System for 0.120 [3.05] thick panel.

*1 For high conductivity removable contact connectors, order PLA, PLB, or
PLC connectors (in Step 1) and *C112N(2)S contacts found on pages 49-51.
*2 PLB20 variant available with code 2, 3, 32, 4, 42, 92, and 93 only in Step 4.
*3 Mounting screws are available with code 1, 2, 3, 32, 8, 92 and 93. To order
mounting screws separately, see page 59 for part numbers.

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SAFETY SHROUDCONNECTOR

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Safety Shrouded Connector
to Prevent Unsafe Exposure
to High Energy Circuits* Size 12 Power Contacts* Large Surface Area Mating System* Discriminating Locking System* Contact Current Rating to
40 Amperes*Board - Cable / Cable - Cable

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MATERIALS AND FINISHES:MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Insulator:

Removable Contacts:

Push-on Fastener:

Rear insertion/ front release. Female
contact features “Closed Entry” designfor highest reliability. 0.094 [2.39] diameter male contact.

Removable Contact
Retention in Insulator:
Fixed Contacts:

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Contact Current Rating:

40 amperes continuous,
derated per IEC 60512-3, test 5b.
Higher currents available with highconductivity contacts, contact
Technical Sales
Initial Contact Resistance: 0.001 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2,
test 2b.
Insulation Resistance:
5 G ohms per IEC 60512-2, test 3a.
Voltage Proof:
3,000 minimum V r.m.s. per IEC
60512-2, test 4a, method A.
Clearance andCreepage Distance:
0.220 [5.60] minimum
Working Voltage:
600 minimum V. r.m.s.
Hot Pluggable [50couplings per UL 1977
paragraph 15]:250 VAC at 20 amperes
Working Temperature:-55˚C to +125˚C
Contact technical sales for availabilityof high temperature insulator material.

Fixed Contact
Retention in Insulator:
Resistance to Soldering
Iron Heat:

Contact Terminations:

Connection Systems:
Locking System:

Polarization:
Mounting to P.C. Board:
Mechanical Operations:

15 lbs. [67N] per IEC 60512-8, test 15a.
Printed board terminations, bothstraight and 90˚. Female contact
features “Closed Entry” design forhighest reliability. 0.094 [2.39] diametermale contact.
15 lbs. [67N], minimum.
500˚F [260˚C] for 10 seconds duration
per IEC 60512-6, test 12e, 25 wattsoldering iron.
Crimp removable contacts for wire size
12 AWG [4.0 mm2 ]. Straight and rightangle (90°)solder printed board mount,0.090 [2.29] tail diameter.
Cable to cable, cable to printed board
and cable to panel mount.
Insulators provide locking between
cable to cable, cable to printed board
and cable to panel mount applications.
Provided in insulator design.
Rapid installation push-on
fasteners.
500 operations

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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SAFETY SHROUD

Contacts:

Glass-filled polyester, UL 94V-0.
Contact technical sales for availabilityof high temperature insulator material.
Precision machined copper alloy withgold flash over nickel, or 0.000030 inch
[0.76µ] gold over nickel, or 0.000050[1.27µ] gold over nickel. Solder coatedterminations optional.
Spring tempered copper alloy, tin plate.

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CONNECTION SYSTEMSAND CABLE CONNECTOR

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CONNECTION SYSTEMS
System 6
Cable to Straight
Board Mount

System 5
Cable to Right
Angle (90°) Board
Mount

System 8
Panel Mounting
to Cable

System 7
Cable to Cable

CONNECTOR VARIANTS
FACE VIEW OF MALE OR REAR VIEW OF FEMALE CONNECTOR

3

2 1

5

4

4

PLS5W5

3

7

2 1

6

5

PLS7W7

SAFETY SHROUDFEMALE CABLE CONNECTORFOR CABLE CONNECTORS WITH SIZE 12 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 0CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYPART NUMBER
PLS5W5F0000
PLS7W7F0000

A
1.655[42.04]2.072[52.64]0.913 [23.19]
0.494 [12.54]

A ±0.020 [0.51]

Typical part number:
PLS5W5F00000
0.802 [20.38]

For information regarding size 12 removable contacts, see Removable Contact section, pages 47-53.
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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PANEL MOUNTCONNECTOR

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MALE PANEL MOUNT CONNECTOR
FOR PANEL MOUNT CONNECTORS WITH SIZE 12 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 1
CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY

Typical part number:
PLS5W5M10000
0.802 [20.38]
0.401 [10.19]

2X ø0.100 [ø2.54]
THRU

B
A±.020 [0.51]

PART NUMBER
PLS5W5M10000

0.446 [11.33]

PLS7W7M10000

A

B

1.795
[45.60]2.213[56.20]1.295[32.90]1.713[43.50]1.013 [25.73]

FEMALE PANEL MOUNT CONNECTOR
FOR PANEL MOUNT CONNECTORS WITH SIZE 12 REMOVABLE CONTACTS

SAFETY SHROUDCODE 1
CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY

1.295 [32.90]

Typical part number:
PLS5W5F10000

0.952 [24.18]
0.494 [12.54]*CONTACT TECHNICAL SALESFOR AVAILABILITY OF 7W7 VARIANT.

1.795 [45.60]
ø0.100 [2.54] THRU

0.802 [20.38]

0.352 [8.94]

For information regarding size 12 removable contacts, see Removable Contact section, pages 47-53.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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STRAIGHT SOLDER AND RIGHT ANGLE (90°)
SOLDER PRINTED BOARD CONNECTOR
MALE STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 3, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION
0.401 [10.19]
ø0.090±0.003[2.29±0.08]

0.802 [20.38]

2X ø0.100 [ø2.54]
THRU

Typical part number:
PLS5W5M300A1

B
0.146 [3.71]

A±.020 [0.51]

0.446 [11.33]

PART NUMBER

1.013 [25.73]

PLS5W5M300A1
PLS7W7M300A1

A

B

1.795
[45.60]2.213[56.20]1.295[32.90]1.713[43.50]

MALE RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 4, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION
0.275 [6.98]

0.386 [9.80]

Typical part number:
0.146 [3.71]

0.802 [20.38]

PLS5W5M400A1
ø0.090±0.003[2.29±0.08]

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.446 [11.33]

SAFETY SHROUD

1.013 [25.73]

0.264 [6.70]

PART NUMBER
PLS5W5M400A1

ø0.100 [ø2.54]
X 0.348 [8.83] DEEP

PLS7W7M400A1

A

B

1.795
[45.60]2.213[56.20]1.295[32.90]1.713[43.50]PRINTED BOARD CONTACT HOLE PATTERNSSTRAIGHT SOLDER
2X 0.209 [5.30]

RIGHT ANGLE (90°)

2X 0.417 [10.60]

PLS5W5

2X 0.209 [5.30]

5X ø0.114 [2.90]

2X 0.648 [16.45]

3X 0.386 [9.80]

2X ø0.123±0.003[3.12±0.08]

2X 0.626 [15.90]
2X 0.209 [5.30]

PLS5W5

5X ø0.114 [2.90]

3X 0.386 [9.80]
2X 0.193 [4.90]

2X 0.417 [10.60]

2X 0.578 [14.69]

2X ø0.123±0.003[3.12±0.08]
2X 0.648 [16.45]

2X 0.626 [15.90]

PLS7W7

PLS7W7

2X 0.209 [5.30]
7X ø0.114 [2.90]

4X 0.386 [9.80]
3X 0.193 [4.90]

2X ø 0.123±0.003[3.12±0.08]

7X ø0.114 [2.90]
2X 0.856 [21.75]

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2X 0.417 [10.60]

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

4X 0.386 [9.80]
2X 0.578 [14.69]

2X 0.856 [21.75]

2X ø0.123±0.003[3.12±0.08]
2X 0.417 [10.60]

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SAFETY SHROUD CONNECTOR
ORDERING INFORMATION

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ORDERING INFORMATION - CODE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Specify Complete Connector By Selecting An Option From Step 1 Through 7
STEP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

EXAMPLE

PLS

5W5

M

4

0

0

A1

/AA

9

STEP 1 - BASIC SERIESPLS - PLS Series

STEP 9 - SPECIAL OPTIONSPLSH - High conductivity
contacts

CONTACT TECHNICAL SALESFOR SPECIAL OPTIONSSTEP 2 - CONNECTOR VARIANTS
STEP 8 - ENVIRONMENTALCOMPLIANCE OPTIONS

5W5 - Five size 12 contacts
7W7 - Seven size 12 contacts/AA - RoHS Compliant

STEP 3 - CONNECTOR GENDER
M - MaleF - Female

NOTE: If compliance to environmental
legislation is not required, this step will not
be used. Example: PLS5W5M400A1

STEP 4 - CONTACT TERMINATION TYPESTEP 5 - MOUNTING STYLE
0 - None.
N - Push-on Fastener for Straight Printed
Board Mount Connectors

STEP 7 - CONTACT PLATING FOR PRINTEDBOARD CONNECTORS
0- Crimp Contacts ordered separately, seepages 47-53.
A1 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end andtermination end.
A2 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end and
0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-lead solder coat on
termination end.
C1 - 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel on
mating end and termination end.
C2 - 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel on
mating end and 0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-leadsolder coated termination end.
D1 - 0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel on
mating end and termination end.
D2 - 0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel on
mating end and 0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-leadsolder coated termination end.

SAFETY SHROUD

0 - Order contacts separately for cable connectors forconnection systems 5, 6, 7 and 8, see pages 47-53.
Female connectors only. **1 - Order contacts separately for Panel Mount connectors for connection system 7, see pages 47-53.
For 7W7 female variant consult technical sales.
3 - Solder, Straight Printed Board Mount with 0.146[3.71] tail extension for connection system 6.
Male connectors only. ***4 - Solder, Right Angle (90°) Printed Board Mount with
0.146 [3.71] tail extension for connection system 5.
Male connectors only. ***STEP 6 - CABLE ADAPTER
0 - None
5 - Top Opening Hood, see accessories section page 60.

** Consult technical sales for availability of maleversion of contact type 0.
*** Consult technical sales for availability of female version of contact type 3 and 4.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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POWER CONNECTION SYSTEMSFOR A.C. / D.C. INPUT

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A.C. / D.C. INPUT CONNECTOR* Hot Plug Capability*Screw Termination Contacts* Size 12 Power Contacts* Large Surface Area Mating System* Contact Current Rating to 40 Amperes* Sequential Mating Options* Discriminating Locking System

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MATERIALS AND FINISHES:MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Insulator:

Removable Contacts:

Contacts:

Hood:
Mounting Bracket:
Push-on Fastener:
Mounting Screw:

Glass-filled polyester, UL 94V-0.
Contact technical sales for availability ofhigh temperature insulator material.
Precision machined copper alloy with gold
flash over nickel, or 0.000030 inch [0.76µ]gold over nickel, or 0.000050 [1.27µ] gold
over nickel. Solder coated terminations
optional.
Glass-filled polyester, UL 94V-0.
Brass, tin plate.
Spring tempered copper alloy, tin plate.
Steel, zinc plate, or stainless steel
passivated.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
CONTACT CURRENT RATING:
Standard Contact Material: 40 amperes. See page 33 for details.
High Conductivity
Contact Material:
55 amperes. See page 33 for details.

POWER INPUT

INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE:
Standard Contact Material: 0.001 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2,
test 2b.
High Conductivity
Contact Material:
0.00037 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2,
test 2b.
Insulation Resistance:
5 G ohms per IEC 60512-2, test 3a.
Voltage Proof:
3,750 V r.m.s. per IEC 60512-2, test 4a,method A.
Clearance andCreepage Distance:
0.125 [3.18] minimum
Working Voltage:
1,250 V. r.m.s.
Hot Pluggable [50couplings per UL 1977
paragraph 15]:
Contact technical sales
Working Temperature:-55˚C to +125˚C
Contact technical sales for availability ofhigh temperature insulator material.

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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Removable Contact
Retention in Insulator:
Fixed Contacts:

Fixed Contact
Retention in Insulator:
Resistance to Soldering
Iron Heat:

Contact Terminations:

Connection Systems:

Sequential Mating
Systems:
Locking System:

Polarization:
Mounting to P.C. Board:
Mechanical Operations:

Rear insertion/ front release. Female
contact features “Closed Entry” designfor highest reliability. 0.094 [2.39]
20 lbs. [89N] per IEC 60512-8, test 15a.
Printed board terminations, bothstraight and right angle (90°). Female
contact features “Closed Entry” designfor highest reliability. 0.094 [2.39] diameter male contact.
10 lbs. [44N], minimum.
260˚C [500˚F] for 10 seconds duration
per IEC 60512-6, test 12e, 25 wattsoldering iron.
Crimp removable contacts and solder
cup removable contacts for wire size
12 AWG [4.0 mm2 ]. Straight and rightangle (90°) solder printed board mount,0.090 [2.29] tail diameter. Compliant
termination press-in.
Cable to cable, cable to printed board,cable to panel mount, and printed board
to printed board.
Male contacts can provide two mating
lengths.
Insulators provide locking between
cable to cable, cable to printed board,and cable to panel mount applications.
Provided in insulator design.
Rapid installation push-on fasteners.
500 operations

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CONNECTION SYSTEMAND TEMPERATURE RISE CURVE

System 1
Mother Board Daughter Board

System 6
Cable to Straight
Board Mount

CONNECTION SYSTEMS
System 2
Side to Side
Board Mounting

System 4
Sandwich Board
Mounting

System 7
Cable to Cable

System 8
Panel Mounting
to Cable

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System 5
Cable to Right
Angle (90°)
Board Mount

System 9
Cable Connector withCable Adapter

TEMPERATURE RISE CURVECONNECTORS WITH PLBH PREFIXOR “S” SUFFIX ON CRIMP CONTACTS

POWER INPUTTEMPERATURE RISE (˚C)

RATED CURRENT (AMPERES)HIGH CONDUCTIVITY CONTACT MATERIALSCONNECTORS WITH PLB PREFIXRATED CURRENT (AMPERES)

STANDARD CONTACT MATERIALS

Test conducted per IEC Publication 60512-3, Test 5a.
All power contacts under load.
Standard Density: Curve developed using PLB3W3M4BN0A1 and PLB3W3F300A1 matedconnector terminated to 12 AWG wire.

TEMPERATURE RISE (˚C)

High Conductivity: Curve developed using PLBH3W3M9300A1 and PLBH3W3F9300A1 matedconnector terminated to 12 AWG wire
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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CABLE ANDPANEL MOUNT CONNECTOR

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CONNECTOR VARIANTFACE VIEW OF MALE CONNECTOR
123

PLB3W3

CABLE CONNECTOR FOR USE WITH SIZE 12 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 0CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYFEMALE

MALE

0.606 [15.39]

0.606 [15.39]

1.074±0.020[27.28±0.51]

1.184±0.020[30.07±0.51]

0.870±0.020[22.10±0.51]

0.920±0.020[23.37±0.51]

Part Number: PLB3W3M0000

Part Number: PLB3W3F0000

PANEL MOUNT CONNECTOR FOR USE WITH SIZE 12 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 1
CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
MALE

FEMALE

0.606 [15.39]

0.606 [15.39]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]
NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWSCAN BE SUPPLIED WITHCONNECTORS USINGSTEP 5 IN ORDERING
INFORMATION ON PAGE
38. MOUNTING SCREWSCAN ALSO BE ORDEREDSEPARATELY BY PARTNUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

POWER INPUT

0.870±0.020[22.10±0.51]

Part Number: PLB3W3M1000

0.920±0.020[23.37±0.51]

Part Number: PLB3W3F1000

For information regarding size 12 removable contacts, see Removable Contact section, pages 47-53.
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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STRAIGHT SOLDER PRINTED BOARD MOUNT,COMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONNECTOR
AND CONTACT HOLE PATTERN

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STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 3, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION

NOTE: MOUNTINGSCREWS CAN BE
SUPPLIED WITHCONNECTORSUSING STEP 5
IN ORDERING
INFORMATION
ON PAGE 38.
MOUNTING
SCREWSCAN ALSO
BE ORDEREDSEPARATELY BYPART NUMBER.
SEE PAGE 59.

0.606 [15.39]

0.606 [15.39]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]

0.600 [15.24]

0.600 [15.24]

0.146 [3.71]

0.146 [3.71]
Ø0.090 [2.29]

Ø0.090 [2.29]

Part Number: PLB3W3M300A1

Part Number: PLB3W3F300A1

COMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONNECTOR
CODE 93, 0.225 [5.72] CONTACT EXTENSION
NOTE: Positronic
recommends
the practice ofusing mounting
hardware tosecure connector
to printed circuitboard. Mounting
screws can besupplied withconnectors using
step 5 in ordering
information
on page 38.
Mounting screws
can also beordered separately
by part number.
See page 59.

0.606 [15.39]

0.606 [15.39]

See page 56-57
for Compliant
Press-in
information.

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]

0.600 [15.24]

0.600 [15.24]

0.225 [5.72]

0.225 [5.72]

Part Number: PLB3W3M93ST30A1

Part Number: PLB3W3F93ST30A1

CONTACT HOLE PATTERNFOR STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT AND COMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONNECTORS
3X Contact holes

2X Mounting holes

0.540 [13.72]

0.080 [2.02]
1.080 [27.43]

SUGGESTED PRINTED BOARD HOLE SIZES:POWER INPUT

0.276 [7.01] Typ.

0.159 [4.04]

Suggest Ø 0.114 [2.90] finished holes in printed board for straightsolder printed board mount contacts.
Suggest Ø 0.123±0.003 [3.15±0.08] holes in printed board for
mounting connector with push-on fasteners or 0.100 [2.54] for
mounting connector with #2 screws.
NOTE: See page 57 for suggested printed board drill hole sizes,
recommended plating and finished hole sizes for compliant contact
termination positions.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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RIGHT ANGLE (90°) SOLDER PRINTED BOARD
CONNECTOR AND CONTACT HOLE PATTERN

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RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 4, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSIONMALE

FEMALE

0.600 [15.24]

0.600 [15.24]

0.159 [4.04]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]

0.275 [6.99]

1.324±0.020[33.63±0.51]

0.606 [15.39]

0.159 [4.04]
0.275 [6.99]

0.606 [15.39]

0.146 [3.71]

Ø0.090 [2.29]

Ø0.090 [2.29]

Part Number:
PLB3W3M4BN0A1

0.146 [3.71]

Part Number:
PLB3W3F4BN0A1

CONTACT HOLE PATTERNRIGHT ANGLE (90°) ANGLE PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTORS

1.080 [27.43]
3X Contacts holes
0.159 [4.04]

0.540 [13.72]
0.276 [7.01] Typ.
2X Mounting holes

0.060 [1.52]

POWER INPUTSUGGESTED PRINTED BOARD HOLE SIZES:
Suggest Ø 0.114 [2.90] finished holes in printed board for right angle(90°) solder printed board mount contacts.
Suggest Ø 0.123±0.003 [3.15±0.08] holes in printed board for
mounting connector with push-on fasteners.

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ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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SCREW TERMINATION
AND SEQUENTIAL MATING CONTACTS

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SCREW TERMINATION CONNECTORSCREW TERMINATIONS ALLOWS FOR CONVENIENT FIELD INSTALLATION WHEN REQUIREDCODE 71
CONTACTS MAY BE SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR OR ORDERED SEPARATELY

0.616 [15.65]

Typical Part Number:
PLB3W3F7100A1

1.074±0.020[27.28±0.508]

supplied with 3 contacts

REPLACEMENT CONTACT
0.920 [23.37]
For use with wire
size 12 awg [4.0mm2]
or smaller

2

1

+

3

0.823 [20.90]

Typical Part Number:
FST612N2

SEQUENTIAL MATING CONTACTS
BOARD
MOUNT CONNECTORSCRIMP AND PANEL
MOUNT CONNECTORS
0.330 [8.38] NOMINAL
0.250 [6.35] NOMINAL

0.330 [8.38] NOMINAL
0.250 [6.35] NOMINALMC610NS and MC612N crimp contacts andMC610NS and MC612N solder cup contacts to
be used for 0.330 [8.38] nominal mating
length. MC610NS-228.2 and MC612N-228.2
crimp contacts and MS610NS-228.2 andMS612N-228.2 solder cup contacts to be used
for 0.250 [6.35] nominal mating length.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

POWER INPUT

Modification number -338.0 (see step 8 of theordering information) allows for board mountconnector to have position 3 loaded with a 0.330[8.38] nominal mating length contact and positions 1
and 2 loaded with 0.250 [6.35] nominal mating length
contacts. Contact technical sales for additionalsequencing options.

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POWER INPUT CONNECTOR
ORDERING INFORMATION

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ORDERING INFORMATION - CODE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Specify Complete Connector By Selecting An Option From Step 1 Through 7
STEP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

EXAMPLE

PLB

3W3

F

3

0

0

A1

/AA

STEP 1 - BASIC SERIESPLB - PLB Series
PLBH - High conductivity
contacts.

STEP 9 - SPECIAL OPTIONS-338.0 - Sequential mating.
Position 3 first mate,last break. Available
on 3, 4, and 93 only.

STEP 2 - CONNECTOR VARIANTS
3W3 - Three size 12 contacts

CONTACT TECHNICAL SALESFOR SPECIAL OPTIONSSTEP 3 - CONNECTOR GENDER
M - MaleF - Female
STEP 4 - CONTACT TERMINATION TYPE
0 - Order contacts separately for cable connectors forconnection systems 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, see pages
47-53.
*1 1 - Removable contact, panel mount connector forconnection system 8. Order contacts separately,
see pages 47-53.
*1 3 - Solder, Straight Printed Board Mount with 0.146[3.71] tail extension for connection systems 1, 4,
and 6.
4Solder, Right Angle (90°) Printed Board Mountwith 0.146 [3.71] tail extension for connection
systems 1, 2 and 5.
71 - Screw termination cable connector. Suppliedwith 3 contacts.
*1 93 - Press-in, Compliant Termination for 0.090 [2.29]
to 0.175 [4.45] thick P.C. board, for connector
systems 1, 4, and 6.

POWER INPUTSTEP 5 - MOUNTING STYLE
0- NoneB- Metal Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket.
BN - Metal Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket with Push-on
Fastener.
N- Push-On Fastener For Straight Printed Board Mount
Connectors
ST2 - Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.250±0.030 [6.35±0.76]
length for 0.093 [2.36] thick board.
ST3 - Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.312±0.030 [7.92±0.76]
length for 0.125 [3.18] thick board.
ST4 - Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.375±0.030 [9.53±0.76]
length for 0.175 [4.45] thick board.
SS2 - Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.250±0.030[6.35±0.76] length for 0.093 [2.36] thick board.
SS3 - Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.312±0.030[7.92±0.76] length for 0.125 [3.18] thick board.
SS4 - Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.375±0.030[9.53±0.76] length for 0.175 [4.45] thick board.
*1 Mounting screws are available with code 1, 3 and 93. To order mounting
screws separately, see page 59 for part numbers.

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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

9STEP 8 - ENVIRONMENTALCOMPLIANCE OPTIONS/AA - RoHS Compliant)

NOTE: If compliance to environmental
legislation is not required, this step will not
be used. Example: PLB3W3F300A1
STEP 7 - CONTACT PLATING FOR PRINTEDBOARD CONNECTORS
0- Crimp Contacts ordered separately, seepages 47-53.
A1 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end andtermination end.
A2 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end and
0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-lead solder coat on
termination end. Not available with contact
code 71 or 93.
C1 - 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel on
mating end and termination end.
C2 - 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel on
mating end and 0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-leadsolder coated termination end. Not available
with contact code 71 or 93.
D1 - 0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel on
mating end and termination end.
D2 - 0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel on
mating end and 0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-leadsolder coated termination end. Not available
with contact code 71 or 93.
STEP 6 - CABLE ADAPTER AND BLIND MATE SYSTEM
0 - None.
5 - Top Opening Hood.
11 - Blind Mating System for 0.040 [1.02] thick panel.
12 - Blind Mating System for 0.060 [1.52] thick panel.
13 - Blind Mating System for 0.090 [2.29] thick panel.
14 - Blind Mating System for 0.120 [3.05] thick panel.

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PCS SERIES POWER CONNECTORSWITH MIXED DENSITY CONTACTS* Mixed density contacts• Power contacts have a resistanceas low as 0.0003 ohms andcarry up to 85 amperes per UL 1977
• Available with two power
contacts and eight signal; or four
power contacts and twelve signal• Solder, press-in or cable terminations• Integral locking on cable connectors

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MATERIALS AND FINISHES:ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS, CONTINUED:

Insulator:

HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTS
Flash over Voltage:
Proof Voltage:
Initial Contact Resistance:

Contacts:

Glass-filled polyester, UL 94V-0.
Contact technical sales for availabilityof high temperature insulator material.
Precision machined copper alloy withgold flash over nickel, or 0.000030
inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel, or
0.000050 [1.27µ] gold over nickel.
Solder coated terminations optional.

Mounting Clip:

Beryllium copper with tin plate.

Hood:

Glass filled polyester, UL 94V-0.

Mounting Bracket:

Brass with tin plate.

Push-on Fastener:

Spring tempered copper alloy, tin
plate

CONNECTOR
Insulation Resistance:
Working Voltage:
Voltage Proof:
Clearance andCreepage Distance:
Working Temperature:

3600 V r.m.s.
2700 V r.m.s.
0.008 ohms maximum.

5 G ohms per IEC 60512-2, test 3a,method A.
600 V rms.
2200 V rms per IEC 60512-2, test 4a,method C.
0.080 inch [2.03 mm]-55°C to +125°C.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

SIGNAL CONTACTS
Contact Current Rating:
Initial Contact Resistance:

SIGNAL CONTACTS

POWER CONTACTS
Contact Current Rating:
Initial Contact Resistance:
Standard Conductivity:
High Conductivity:

SHIELDED CONTACTS
Initial Contact Resistance:
Nominal Impedance:
Insertion Loss:

7.5 amperes nominal.
0.007 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2,
test 2b

Removable:

See temperature rise curves on page
40. For additional information see
pages 47-53.

Fixed:

0.0005 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2,
test 2b.
0.0003 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2,
test 2b.

0.008 ohms maximum.
50 ohms.
-0.46 dB at 1 GHz-1.5 dB at 2 GHz
VSWR:
1.15 average at 1 GHz
1.56 average at 2 GHz
Above values measured using frequency domain techniques.
Proof Voltage:
1000 V r.m.s.

Insert contact to rear face of insulator,
release from front face of insulator.
Size 20 contacts, 0.040 inch [1.02 mm]diameter male contacts, closed entry
design female contacts.
Straight solder, right angle (90°) solder
and straight compliant press-in printed
board mount terminations. Size 20
contacts, 0.040 inch [1.02 mm] diametermale contacts, open entry design female
contacts.
. . . continued on next page

CUL RecognizedFile # E49351

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
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8-16 AWG [10.0-1.0mm2] removable
solder and crimp power, 0.125 inch
[3.18 mm] diameter straight andright angle (90°) solder printed board
mount, power, shielded, high voltage
cable, and straight compliant press-in
terminations.

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS, CONTINUED:POWER CONTACTS:
Removable:

Insert contact to rear face of
insulator, release from front face of
insulator. Size 8 contacts, 0.142 inch
[3.61 mm] diameter male contacts,
closed entry design female contacts.
Straight solder, right angle (90°)
solder and straight compliant pressin printed board mount terminations.
Size 8 contacts, 0.142 inch [3.61mm] male contacts, closed entry
design female contacts.

Printed Board Mount:

Contact Retention
in Insulator:

Fixed signal - 9 lbs. [40 N].
Removable Signal - 10 lbs. [44N].
Power, shielded and high voltage 22 lbs. [98 N].

Resistance to
Solder Iron Heat:

500° F [260° C] for 10 second
duration per IEC 60512-6, test 12e,
25 watt soldering iron.

SHIELDED CONTACTS:
Removable:

Insert contact to rear face of
insulator, release from front face of
insulator. Size 8 contacts. See page53 table of cable sizes for contact
termination dimensions.

HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTS:
Removable:

Insert contact to rear face of
insulator, release from front face of
insulator.
Size 8 contacts. Straight and rightangle (90°) terminations. 0.041 inch
[1.04 mm] minimum hole diameter.

Contact Terminations:20-24 AWG [0.5-0.25mm2] removablecrimp signal, 0.028 inch [0.71 mm]
diameter straight and right angle(90°) solder printed board mount,

Connection Systems:

Connector provides cable to cable,
cable to printed board, cable topanel mount and printed board to
printed board application.

Locking System:

Insulators provide locking between
cable to cable, cable to printed
board and cable to panel mountapplications.
Provided in insulator design.
Rapid installation push-on fasteners.
Self-tapping screws for compliant
connectors.
500 operations per IEC 60512-5.

Polarizations:
Mounting to Printed Board:

Mechanical Operations:

TEMPERATURE RISE CURVESSTANDARD CONTACT MATERIAL

HIGH CONDUCTIVITY CONTACT MATERIAL

100

100

90

90

80

80

70
60

PLB10W2
STANDARDCONTACTS

50
40
30
20

PLC16W4
STANDARDCONTACTS

10RATED CURRENT (AMPERES)RATED CURRENT (AMPERES)PCS MIXED DENSITYPower
Connection
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND
TEMPERATURE RISE CURVES

PLBH10W2
HIGH CONDUCTIVITYCONTACTS

70
60
50
40

PLCH16W4
HIGH CONDUCTIVITYCONTACTS

30
20
10
0

0
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90 100 110 120

0Test conducted in accordance with UL1977.
All power contacts under load.
10W2:
16W4:

40

Curve developed using PLB10W2F9300A1 and
PLB10W2M0000 connectors with MC4008D contacts
terminated to 8 AWG wire .
Curve developed using PLC16W4F9300A1 and
PLC16W4M0000 connectors with MC4008D contacts
terminated to 8 AWG wire.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90 100 110 120

TEMPERATURE RISE (ºC)

TEMPERATURE RISE (ºC)

Test conducted in accordance with UL1977.
All power contacts under load.
10W2:
16W4:

Curve developed using PLBH10W2F9300A1 and
PLB10W2M0000 connectors with MC4008DS contacts
terminated to 8 AWG wire .
Curve developed using PLCH16W4F9300A1 and
PLC16W4M0000 connectors with MC4008DS contacts
terminated to 8 AWG wire.

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PLB10W2 CABLE CONNECTORFOR USE WITH SIZE 20 AND SIZE 8 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 0CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
MALEPart Number:
PLB10W2M0000

FEMALEPart Number:
PLB10W2F0000

PLC16W4 CABLE CONNECTORFOR USE WITH SIZE 20 AND SIZE 8 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 0CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
MALE

FEMALEPart Number:
PLC16W4M0000

Part Number:
PLC16W4F0000

For information regarding size 20 and size 8 removable contacts, see Removable Contact section, pages 47-53.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
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PLB10W2 PANEL MOUNT CONNECTORFOR USE WITH SIZE 20 AND SIZE 8 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 1
CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
MALE

FEMALEPart Number:
PLB10W2M1000

Part Number:
PLB10W2F1000

For panel cutout, see chart on page 63.

NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN BE SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORS USING STEP
5 IN ORDERING INFORMATION ON PAGE 46. MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE
ORDERED SEPARATELY BY PART NUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

PLC16W4 PANEL MOUNT CONNECTORFOR USE WITH SIZE 20 AND SIZE 8 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 1
CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
MALE

FEMALEPart Number:
PLC16W4M1000

Part Number:
PLC16W4F1000

For panel cutout, see chart on page 63

NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN BE SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORS USING STEP
5 IN ORDERING INFORMATION ON PAGE 46. MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE
ORDERED SEPARATELY BY PART NUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

For information regarding size 20 and size 8 removable contacts, see Removable Contact section, pages 47-53.
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PLB(H)10W2 STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 3, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSIONMALE

FEMALE

NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN BE
SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORS USING STEP
5 IN ORDERING INFORMATION ON PAGE 46.
MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE ORDEREDSEPARATELY BY PART NUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2M300A1
PLBH10W2M300A1

Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2F300A1
PLBH10W2F300A1

PLC(H)16W4 STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 3, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSIONMALE

FEMALE

NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS CAN BE
SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTORS USING STEP
5 IN ORDERING INFORMATION ON PAGE 46.
MOUNTING SCREWS CAN ALSO BE ORDEREDSEPARATELY BY PART NUMBER. SEE PAGE 59.

Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4M300A1
PLCH16W4M300A1

Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4F300A1
PLCH16W4F300A1

STRAIGHT SOLDER AND COMPLIANT CONTACT HOLE PATTERNPLB10W2

PLC16W4SUGGESTED PRINTED BOARD HOLE SIZES:
Suggest 0.145 [3.68] Ø hole in printed board for power contact termination positions.
Suggest 0.045 [1.14] Ø hole for signal solder contact termination positions.
Suggest 0.100 [2.54] Ø hole in printed board when mounting connectors with #2 thread forming screws.
Suggest 0.123±0.003 [3.12±0.08] Ø hole in printed board for mounting connector with push-on fasteners.
NOTE: See page 57 for suggested printed board drill hole sizes, recommended plating and finished hole sizes
for compliant contact termination positions.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
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RIGHT ANGLE (90°)
PRINTED BOARD CONNECTOR
AND CONTACT HOLE PATTERN

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PLB(H)10W2 RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 4, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSIONNOTE:MOUNTING
SCREWS CANBE ORDEREDSEPARATELYBY PART
NUMBERWHEN
CHOOSING B3
BRACKETS.
SEE PAGE 59.

MALE

FEMALE

Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2M400A1
PLBH10W2M400A1

Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2F400A1
PLBH10W2F400A1

PLC(H)16W4 RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 4, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSIONNOTE:MOUNTING
SCREWS CANBE ORDEREDSEPARATELYBY PART
NUMBERWHEN
CHOOSING B3
BRACKETS.
SEE PAGE 59.

MALE
Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4M400A1
PLCH16W4M400A1

FEMALE
Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4F400A1
PLCH16W4F400A1

RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONTACT HOLE PATTERNPLB10W2
PLC16W444

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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PLB(H)10W2 COMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONNECTOR
CODE 93
MALE

NOTE: Positronic recommends the practice of using
mounting hardware to secure connector to printed
circuit board. Mounting screws can be suppliedwith connectors using step 5 in ordering information
on page 46. Mounting screws can also be orderedseparately by part number. See page 59.

Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2M9300A1
PLBH10W2M9300A1

FEMALE

Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2F9300A1
PLBH10W2F9300A1

NOTE: Connectors are designed to be mounted to the printed circuit board with screws, see page 59 for mounting screw information.
See page 43 for contact hole pattern.

PLC(H)16W4 COMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONNECTOR
CODE 93
MALE

NOTE: Positronic recommends the practice of using
mounting hardware to secure connector to printed
circuit board. Mounting screws can be suppliedwith connectors using step 5 in ordering information
on page 46. Mounting screws can also be orderedseparately by part number. See page 59.

Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4M9300A1
PLCH16W4M9300A1

FEMALE

Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4F9300A1
PLCH16W4F9300A1

NOTE: Connectors are designed to be mounted to the printed circuit board with screws, see page 59 for mounting screw information.
See page 43 for contact hole pattern.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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ORDERING INFORMATION

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ORDERING INFORMATION - CODE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Specify Complete Connector By Selecting An Option From Step 1 Through 7
STEP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

EXAMPLE

PLC

16W4

F

4

B3N

0

A1

/AA

STEP 1 - BASIC SERIES

9STEP 9 - SPECIAL OPTIONSPLB - 2 Row
PLBH - 2 Row High conductivity contacts
PLC - 3 Row
PLCH - 3 Row High conductivity contacts

CONTACT TECHNICAL SALESFOR SPECIAL OPTIONSSTEP 2 - CONNECTOR VARIANTS
2 Row - 10W2
3 Row - 16W4

STEP 8 - ENVIRONMENTALCOMPLIANCE
OPTIONSSTEP 3 - CONNECTOR GENDER/AA - RoHS Compliant

M - MaleF - Female

NOTE: If compliance to environmental legislation
is not required, this step will not be used.
Example: PLC16W4F4B3N0A1

STEP 4 - CONTACT TERMINATION TYPE
0 - Removable contact, cable connector. Order contacts
separately, see pages 47-53.
*1 1 - Removable contact, panel mounted connector.
Order contacts separately, see pages 47-53.
*1 3 - Solder, Straight Printed Board Mount with 0.146 [3.71]
tail extension.
4 - Solder, Right Angle (90°) Printed Board Mount with
0.146 [3.71] tail extension.
*1 93 - Straight Printed Board Mount, Press-in, length 0.218[5.54] for 0.125 inch [3.18] thick board.

STEP 7 - CONTACT PLATING FOR PRINTEDBOARD CONNECTORS
0 - Crimp Contacts ordered separately, see page 47-53.
A1 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end andtermination end.
A2 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end and 0.00020
inch [5.00µ] tin-lead solder coat on termination end.
Not available with code 93 in step 4.
C1 - 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel on mating end
and termination end.
C2 - 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel on mating
end and 0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-lead solder coatedtermination end. Not available with code 93 in step 4.
D1 - 0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel on mating end
and termination end.
D2 - 0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel on mating
end and 0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-lead solder coatedtermination end. Not available with code 93 in step 4.

STEP 5 - MOUNTING STYLE
0
B
BN
B3
B3N

-

N
ST2 ST3 ST4 SS2 SS3 SS4 -None.
Metal Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket.
Metal Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket with Push-on Fastener.
Plastic Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket with Cross Bar.
Plastic Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket with Cross Bar andPush-on Fastener.
Push-On Fastener For Straight Printed Board Mount Connectors
Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.250+0.030 [6.35+0.76] length for0.093 [2.36] thick board.
Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.312+0.030 [7.92+0.76] length for
0.125 [3.18] thick board.
Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.375+0.030 [9.53+0.76] length for0.175 [4.45] thick board.
Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.250+0.030 [6.35+0.76]
length for 0.093 [2.36] thick board.
Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.312+0.030 [7.92+0.76]
length for 0.125 [3.18] thick board.
Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.375+0.030 [9.53+0.76]
length for 0.175 [4.45] thick board.

STEP 6 - HOODS AND PANEL MOUNT
0
51
6
81
82
83
11
12
13
14

-

None.
Top Opening Hood.
Panel Mount, quick release.
Panel Mount, fixed for 0.040 [1.02] thick panel.
Panel Mount, fixed for 0.060 [1.52] thick panel.
Panel Mount, fixed for 0.090 [2.29] thick panel.
Blind Mating System for 0.040 [1.02] thick panel.
Blind Mating System for 0.060 [1.52] thick panel.
Blind Mating System for 0.090 [2.29] thick panel.
Blind Mating System for 0.120 [3.05] thick panel..

*1 Mounting screws are available with code 1, 3 and 93. To order mounting
screws separately, see page 59 for part numbers.

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REMOVABLE CONTACT TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dielectric Strength
At Sea Level:

MATERIALS AND FINISHES:STANDARD:

SHIELDED:

Precision machined copper alloy with gold flash
over nickel. Other finishes are available, seeoptional plating finishes for -14 and -15.

600 V rms

Initial Contact Resistance: 0.012 ohms maximum
Insulation Resistance:

5 G ohms

Insertion Loss:

0.2 dB at 500 MHz for 126N contacts
1.0 dB at 500 MHz for 226N contacts

VSWR:

170 at 0 to 200 MHz
2.25 at 200 to 500 MHz

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
STANDARD:

Insert contact to rear face of insulator, releasefrom front face of insulator. Size 20 contacts,
0.040 inch [1.02 mm] diameter male contacts,
closed entry design female contacts.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Contact Current Rating:
Initial Contact Resistance:

7.5 amperes nominal.
0.007 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2, test 2b.

SIZE 16 REMOVABLE CONTACTSIZE 12 REMOVABLE CONTACT
MATERIALS AND FINISHES:STANDARD:

Precision machined copper alloy with gold flash
over nickel. Other finishes are available, seeoptional plating finishes for -14 and -15.

HIGH CONDUCTIVITY:

Tellurium copper, gold flash over nickel. Other
finishes are available, see optional plating finishes
for -14 and -15.

MATERIALS AND FINISHES:STANDARD:

HIGH CONDUCTIVITY:SHIELDED:
Dielectric Material:
Inner Contacts:

Outer Contacts:

Precision machined copper alloy with gold flash
over nickel. Other finishes are available, seeoptional plating finishes for -14 and -15.

STANDARD AND
HIGH CONDUCTIVITY:

Tellurium copper, gold flash over nickel. Other
finishes are available, see optional plating finishes
for -14 and -15.

Insert contact to rear face of insulator, releasefrom front face of insulator. Size 12 contacts,
0.094 inch [2.39 mm] diameter male contacts.
Female contact closed entry for highest reliability.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
PCTFE
Phosphor bronze, 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold overnickel. Other finishes are available, see optional
plating finishes for -15.
Brass and beryllium copper, gold flash overnickel. Other finishes are available, see optional
plating finishes for -14.

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
STANDARD AND
HIGH CONDUCTIVITY:MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Insert contact to rear face of insulator, releasefrom front face of insulator. Size 16 contacts,
0.0625 inch [1.588 mm] diameter male contacts.
Female contact closed entry for highest reliability.

SHIELDED:
Contact Retention
In Insulator:

18 lbs. [80N].

Removable Contacts:

Rear insertion, front removable.

Insertion ForcePer Contact:

8 oz. [2.2N] per contact maximum

Durability:

100 cycles minimum.

Vibration:

20g from 10 Hz to 500 Hz

Shock:

30g - 11 ms

STANDARD:
Contact Current Rating:
Initial Contact Resistance:
HIGH CONDUCTIVITY:
Contact Current Rating:
Initial Contact Resistance:

Contact Current Rating:
Initial Contact Resistance:

See page 9 for detail information.
0.0016 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2, test 2b.

MATERIALS AND FINISHES:STANDARD:

Precision machined copper alloy with gold flash
over nickel. Other finishes are available, seeoptional plating finishes for -14 and -15.

HIGH CONDUCTIVITY:

Tellurium copper, gold flash over nickel. Other
finishes are available, see optional plating finishes
for -14 and -15.

HIGH VOLTAGE:
Insulator Material:
Contacts:

SHIELDED:
Dielectric Material:
Inner Contacts:

HIGH CONDUCTIVITY:
Contact Current Rating:
Initial Contact Resistance:

See page 9 for detail information.
0.0007 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2, test 2b.

See page 33 for detail information.
0.0007 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2, test 2b.

SIZE 8 REMOVABLE CONTACT

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
STANDARD:

40 amperes continuous, derated per
IEC 60512-3, test 5b.
0.001 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2, test 2b.

Outer Contacts:

PTFE teflon
Male contacts, brass. Female contacts, phosphor bronze. Male and female contacts, 0.000030
inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel. Other finishes areavailable, see optional plating finishes for -15.
PTFE teflon
Phosphor bronze, 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold overnickel. Other finishes are available, see optional
plating finishes for -15.
Brass and beryllium copper, gold flash overnickel. Other finishes are available, seeoptional plating finishes for -14.

. . . continued on next page

For information regarding CRIMP TOOLS & CRIMPING TOOL TECHNIQUES, see page 54.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
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continued from previous page . . .
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
STANDARD AND
HIGH CONDUCTIVITY:

HIGH VOLTAGE:

Insert contact to rear face of insulator, releasefrom front face of insulator. Size 8 contacts,
0.142 inch [3.61 mm] diameter male contacts,
closed entry design female contacts.

REMOVABLE CONTACT

Insert contact to rear face of insulator, releasefrom front face of insulator. Size 8 contacts.
Straight and right angle (90°) terminations.
0.041 inch [1.04 mm] minimum hole diameter.

Durability:

500 cycles minimum.

Vibration:

20g from 10 Hz to 500 Hz.

Shock:

30g-11ms.

SHIELDED:

Insert contact to rear face of insulator, releasefrom front face of insulator. Size 8 contacts.
See page 53 table of cable sizes for contact
Termination dimensions.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
STANDARD:
Contact Current Rating:
Initial Contact Resistance:

See temperature rise curves on page 40.
For additional information see page 51-52.
0.001 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2, test 2b.

HIGH VOLTAGE:
Flash over Voltage:3600 V r.m.s.
Proof Voltage:2700 V r.m.s.
Initial Contact Resistance: 0.008 ohms maximum.
SHIELDED:
Initial Contact Resistance: 0.008 ohms maximum.
Nominal Impedance: 50 ohms.
Insertion Loss:-0.46 dB at 1 GHz-1.5 dB at 2 GHz
VSWR:
1.15 average at 1 GHz
1.56 average at 2 GHz
Above values measured using frequency domain techniques.
Proof Voltage:
1000 V r.m.s.

OPTIONAL PLATING FINISHES-140.000030 [0.76 µ] gold over nickel by adding “-14” suffix
onto part number. Example: FC720N2-14.

-150.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel by adding “-15”.
Example: FC720N2-15.

RoHS OPTIONS:/AA

Environmental Compliance Option: RoHS compliant
can be achieved by adding “/AA” suffix onto part number.
Examples: FC720N2/AA or for optional plating finishes
use FC720N2/AA-14.

HIGH CONDUCTIVITY:
Contact Current Rating:
Initial Contact Resistance:

See temperature rise curves on page 40.
0.0003 ohms max. per IEC 60512-2, test 2b.

REMOVABLE CRIMP SIGNAL CONTACTFOR USE WITH PCS MIXED DENSITY SERIES CONNECTORSCONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYSIZE 20
FEMALE CONTACT

MALE CONTACT

0.764 [19.41]
ØBNote: Connectors can be kittedwith all applicable crimp/
solder contacts, contact Technical Sales forconnector part number.

0.649 [16.48]

0.255 [6.48]

ØA

0.255 [6.48]

Ø0.040[1.00]

ØAØB

PART NUMBERWIRE SIZEAWG/[mm2]

ØAØBPART NUMBERWIRE SIZEAWG/[mm2]ØAØB

FC720N2

20 / 22 / 24
[0.5 / 0.3 / 0.25]

0.045[1.14]

0.068[1.73]

MC720N3

20 / 22 / 24
[0.5 / 0.3 / 0.25]

0.045[1.14]

0.068[1.73]For information regarding CRIMP TOOLS & CRIMPING TOOL TECHNIQUES, see page 54.
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REMOVABLE CRIMP CONTACT

Note: Connectors can be kittedwith all applicable crimp/
solder contacts, contact Technical Sales forconnector part number.

FOR USE WITH PCS SERIES CONNECTORSCONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYSIZE 16
FEMALE CONTACT
MALE CONTACT“CLOSED ENTRY” DESIGN

See page 9 forcurrent ratings.

0.764±0.020 [19.41±0.51]
0.255±0.020[6.48±0.51]

O.A.L.±0.020[±0.51]
0.255±0.020[6.48±0.51]
ØB±0.003[0.08]
Ø0.0625[1.588]0.065 [1.65]

ØA±0.003[0.08]PART
NUMBERSWIRE SIZE

FC112N2

12 [4.0]ØAØB

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

AWG/[mm2]“S” inpart number
indicates highconductivity
material.

FC112N2S

12 [4.0]

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

FC114N2

14-16 [2.5-1.5]

0.081 [2.06]

0.105 [2.67]

FC116N2

16-18 [1.5-1.0]

0.067 [1.70]

0.093 [2.36]

FC120N2

20-22-24[0.5-0.3-0.25]

0.045 [1.14]

0.068 [1.73]

Compatible
with PL*H
PCB mountconnectors.
See ordering
information.

* indicates Sequential mate contacts,
see page 25 for more information
regarding Sequential Mating System.

0.065 [1.65]

PART
NUMBERSWIRE SIZE

ØA±0.003[0.08]

ØAAWG/[mm2]

OAL

MC112N

12 [4.0]

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

0.764 [19.41]

MC112NS

12 [4.0]

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

0.764 [19.41]*MC112N-133.0

12 [4.0]

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

0.684 [17.37]*MC112N-.133.1

12 [4.0]

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

0.724 [18.39]*MC112N-133.2

12 [4.0]

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

0.744 [18.90]*MC112N-133.3

12 [4.0]

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

0.804 [20.42]

MC114N

14-16 [2.5-1.5]

0.081 [2.06]

MC116N

0.105 [2.67] 0.764 [19.41]

16-18 [1.5-1.0]

0.067 [1.70]

0.093 [2.36] 0.764 [19.41]*MC116N-133.0 16-18 [1.5-1.0]

0.067 [1.70]

0.093 [2.36] 0.684 [17.37]*MC116N-.133.1 16-18 [1.5-1.0]

0.067 [1.70]

0.093 [2.36] 0.724 [18.39]*MC116N-133.2 16-18 [1.5-1.0]

0.067 [1.70]

0.093 [2.36] 0.744 [18.90]*MC116N-133.3 16-18 [1.5-1.0]

0.067 [1.70]

0.093 [2.36] 0.804 [20.42]

20-22-24[0.5-0.3-0.25]

0.045 [1.14]

0.068 [1.73] 0.764 [19.41]

MC120NREMOVABLE SOLDER CUP CONTACT

See page 9 forcurrent ratings.

ØB

FOR USE WITH PCS SERIES CONNECTORSCONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYSIZE 16
FEMALE CONTACT
MALE CONTACT

Note: Connectors can be kittedwith all applicable crimp/
solder contacts, contact Technical Sales forconnector part number.

“CLOSED ENTRY” DESIGN
0.764±0.020 [19.41±0.51]
0.255±0.020[6.48±0.51]

0.764±0.020 [19.41±0.51]
0.255±0.020[6.48±0.51]

ØB±0.003[0.08]

ØB±0.003[0.08]PART
NUMBERSØ0.0625[1.588]0.065 [1.65]

ØA±0.003[0.08]

WIRE SIZEAWG/[mm2]

ØAØB

FS112N2

12 [4.0]

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

FS112N2S

12 [4.0]

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

FS114N2

14 [2.5]

0.081 [2.06]

0.105 [2.67]

FS116N2

16 [1.5]

0.067 [1.70]

0.093 [2.36]

FS120N2

20 [0.5]

0.045 [1.14]

0.068 [1.73]“S” inpart number
indicates highconductivity
material.
Compatible
with PL*H
PCB mountconnectors.
See ordering
information.

0.065 [1.65]

PART
NUMBERSWIRE SIZEAWG/[mm2]ØA±0.003[0.08]

ØAØB

MS112N

12 [4.0]

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

MS112NS

12 [4.0]

0.098 [2.49]

N/A

MS114N

14 [2.5]

0.081 [2.06]

0.105 [2.67]

MS116N

16 [1.5]

0.067 [1.70]

0.093 [2.36]

MS120N20 [0.5]

0.045 [1.14]

0.068 [1.73]

For information regarding CRIMP TOOLS & CRIMPING TOOL TECHNIQUES, see page 54.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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REMOVABLE CONTACT

ØB±0.003[0.08]PowerConnection
Systems

REMOVABLE SHIELDED AND
CRIMP CONTACTSIZE 16 AND SIZE 12

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REMOVABLE CRIMP SHIELDED CONTACTFOR USE WITH PCS SERIES CONNECTORSCONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYSIZE 16MALE CONTACT

Note: Connectors can be kittedwith all applicable crimp/
solder contacts, contact Technical Sales forconnector part number.

FEMALE CONTACT

A

A

Ø0.121ØB[3.07]

ØBØ0.121[3.07]REMOVABLE CONTACT

Ø0.078[1.98]PART
NUMBERS

CABLE
SIZE

CHARACT.
IMPED.

RG 178 B/U

50 ohms

RG 196 B/U

50 ohms

RG 179 B/U

75 ohms

RG 316 /U

50 ohms

MCS126N

MCS226N

A

ØB

PART
NUMBERS

0.993[25.22]0.045[1.14]FCS126N2

1.022[25.96]0.070[1.78]FCS226N2

CABLE
SIZE

CHARACT.
IMPED.

RG 178 B/U

50 ohms

RG 196 B/U

50 ohms

RG 179 B/U

75 ohms

RG 316 /U

50 ohms

A

ØB

0.967
[24.56]0.045[1.14]

1.022[25.96]0.070[1.78]REMOVABLE CRIMP CONTACTFOR USE WITH SHROUDED AND POWER INPUT CONNECTORSCONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
Note: Connectors can be kitted
SIZE 12with all applicable crimp/

See page 33
for current ratings.

solder contacts, contact Technical Sales forconnector part number.

FEMALE CONTACT

MALE CONTACT

0.786 [19.96]

OAL

D

D

ØB ØA

ØA ØB

Ø0.094[2.39]CPART
WIRE SIZENUMBER AWG/[mm ] ØA
2

FC610N2S
FC612N2

10
[6.0]
12
[4.0]

ØB

C

D

0.147
0.254
N/A N/A[3.73][6.45]
0.100 0.165 0.042 0.309[2.54] [4.19] [1.06] [7.85]“S” inpart number
indicates highconductivity
material.

C

PART
NUMBERMC610NS

Compatible with
PLBH3W3or PLSHPCB mountconnecto rs.
See ordering
information.

MC610NS-228.2
MC612NMC612N-228.2

WIRE SIZE ØA
AWG/[mm ]
2

10
[6.0]
10
[6.0]
12
[4.0]
12
[4.0]

ØB

C

D

OAL

0.147
0.254 0.795
N/A N/A[3.73][6.45] [20.19]
0.147
0.254 0.714
N/A N/A[3.73][6.45] [18.14]
0.100 0.165 0.042 0.309 0.795[2.54] [4.19] [1.06] [7.85] [20.19]
0.100 0.165 0.042 0.309 0.714[2.54] [4.19] [1.06] [7.85] [18.14]

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ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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REMOVABLE SOLDER CUP AND
CRIMP CONTACTSIZE 12 AND SIZE 8

See page 33
for current ratings.

FOR USE WITH SHROUDED AND POWER INPUT CONNECTORSCONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYSIZE 12

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REMOVABLE SOLDER CUP CONTACTFEMALE CONTACT

Note: Connectors can be kittedwith all applicable crimp/
solder contacts, contact Technical Sales forconnector part number.

MALE CONTACT

0.786 [19.96]

OAL

D

D

ØA ØB

Ø0.094[2.39]CPARTNUMBERWIRE SIZEAWG/[mm2]

10
[6.0]
12
[4.0]

FS610N2S
FS612N2

ØA

ØB

C

D

0.147
N/A
N/A
[3.73]
0.100 0.165 0.042[2.54] [4.19] [1.06]

0.254[6.45]
0.309[7.85]“S” inpart number
indicates highconductivity
material.
Compatible with
PLBH3W3or PLSHPCB mountconnecto rs.
See ordering
information.

REMOVABLE CONTACT

ØB ØA

C

PART
NUMBERWIRE SIZEAWG/[mm2]

ØA

10
[6.0]
10
[6.0]
12
[4.0]
12
[4.0]

0.147
[3.73]
0.147[3.73]
0.100[2.54]
0.100[2.54]MS610NSMS610NS-228.2
MS612NMS612N-228.2

ØB

C

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.165
[4.19]
0.165[4.19]

0.042[1.06]
0.042[1.06]

D

OAL

0.254
[6.45]
0.254[6.45]
0.309[7.85]
0.309[7.85]

0.795[20.19]0.714[18.14]0.795[20.19]0.714[18.14]REMOVABLE CRIMP CONTACTFOR USE WITH PCS MIXED DENSITY SERIES CONNECTORSCONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYSIZE 8* FEMALE CONTACT

Note: Connectors can be kittedwith all applicable crimp/
solder contacts, contact Technical Sales forconnector part number.

MALE CONTACT

CLOSED ENTRY, L.S.A.
0.858 [21.79]

0.882 [22.40]

ØBØBØ0.142[3.61]

0.354 [8.99]

PART NUMBER

CURRENT WIRE SIZEAWG/[mm ]RATING
2

FC4008D

See Temp. Rise
Curve, page 40.

8 / [10.0]

FC4008DS

See Temp. Rise
Curve, page 40.

8 / [10.0]

FC4010D

30 amperes

10 / [6.0]FC4012D

20 amperes

12 / [4.0]FC4016D

10 amperes

16 / [1.5]

ØB
0.181
[4.60]
0.181[4.60]
0.122[3.10]
0.101[2.57]
0.067[1.70]“S” inpart number
indicates highconductivity
material.
Compatible
with PL*H
PCB mountconnectors.
See ordering
information.

0.354 [8.99]

PART NUMBER

CURRENT WIRE SIZEAWG/[mm ]RATING
2

MC4008D

See Temp. Rise
Curve, page 40.

8 / [10.0]

MC4008DS

See Temp. Rise
Curve, page 40.

8 / [10.0]

MC4010D

30 amperes

10 / [6.0]MC4012D

20 amperes

12 / [4.0]MC4016D

10 amperes

16 / [1.5]

ØB
0.181
[4.60]
0.181[4.60]
0.122[3.10]
0.101[2.57]
0.067[1.70]*NOTE: Female contacts feature Large Surface Area (L.S.A.) closed entry contact design which provides maximum
mating surfaces between male and female contact and reduced contact resistance during operation.

For information regarding CRIMP TOOLS & CRIMPING TOOL TECHNIQUES, see page 54.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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REMOVABLE HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTSIZE 8

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REMOVABLE SOLDER CUP CONTACTFOR USE WITH PCS MIXED DENSITY SERIES CONNECTORSCONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYSIZE 8* FEMALE CONTACT

Note: Connectors can be kittedwith all applicable crimp/
solder contacts, contact Technical Sales forconnector part number.

MALE CONTACT

CLOSED ENTRY, L.S.A.
0.858 [21.79]

0.866 [22.00]

ØB ØC

ØC ØB

REMOVABLE CONTACT

Ø0.142[3.61]

0.310 [7.87]

0.310 [7.87]

PART
NUMBER

CURRENTRATINGWIRE SIZE

ØB

ØC

PART
NUMBER

CURRENTRATINGWIRE SIZEØBØC

FS4008D

40 amperes

8 / [10.0]

0.219[5.56]

0.182[4.62]

MS4008D

40 amperes

8 / [10.0]

0.219[5.56]

0.188[4.78]

FS4012D

20 amperes

12 / [4.0]0.143[3.63]

0.112[2.84]MS4012D

20 amperes

12 / [4.0]0.143[3.63]

0.112[2.84]

FS4016D

10 amperes

16 / [1.5]0.100[2.54]

0.069[1.75]MS4016D

10 amperes

16 / [1.5]0.100[2.54]

0.069[1.75]

AWG/[mm2]

AWG/[mm2]*NOTE: Female contacts feature Large Surface Area (L.S.A.) closed entry contact design which provides maximum
mating surfaces between male and female contact and reduced contact resistance during operation.

REMOVABLE HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTFOR USE WITH PCS MIXED DENSITY SERIES CONNECTORSCONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYSIZE 8

Note: Connectors can be kittedwith all applicable crimp/
solder contacts, contact Technical Sales forconnector part number.

STRAIGHT SOLDER WIRE TERMINATION
MALE CONTACT

20 AWG max.

FEMALE CONTACT 20 AWG max.

0.733 [18.62] Ref.

MS4820D

0.733 [18.62] Ref.

Ø0.142[3.61]

Ø0.040[1.02]

FS4820D

RIGHT ANGLE (90°) SOLDER WIRE TERMINATION
20 AWG max.

MALE CONTACTFEMALE CONTACT

0.694 [17.63] Ref.

MS4920D

20 AWG max.

0.694 [17.63] Ref.

Ø0.142[3.61]

Ø0.040[1.02]

FS4920D

For information regarding CRIMP TOOLS & CRIMPING TOOL TECHNIQUES, see page 54.
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REMOVABLE SHIELDED CONTACTSIZE 8

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REMOVABLE SHIELDED CONTACTFOR USE WITH PCS MIXED DENSITY SERIES CONNECTORSCONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELYSIZE 8STRAIGHT SOLDER/CRIMP CONTACTS
A

A

ØB

ØB

Ø0.040[1.02]

Ø0.152[3.86]

MALE CONTACTREMOVABLE CONTACTFEMALE CONTACTSTRAIGHT SOLDER/SOLDER CONTACTS
A

A

ØB

ØB

FEMALE CONTACT

Ø0.040[1.02]

Ø0.152[3.86]

MALE CONTACTSTRAIGHT CRIMP/CRIMP CONTACTS
A

A

ØB

ØB

FEMALE CONTACTTYPE OF CONTACT

PART NUMBER
MALE
FEMALESOLDER/CRIMP

MC4101D

FC4101D

SOLDER/CRIMP

MC4102D

FC4102D

SOLDER/CRIMP

MC4103D

FC4103D

SOLDER/CRIMP

MC4104D

FC4104D

SOLDER/SOLDER

MS4101D

FS4101D

SOLDER/SOLDER

MS4102D

FS4102D

SOLDER/SOLDER

MS4103D

FS4103D

SOLDER/SOLDER

MS4104D

FS4104D

CRIMP/CRIMP

MCC4101D

FCC4101D

CRIMP/CRIMP

MCC4102D

FCC4102D

CRIMP/CRIMP

MCC4103D

FCC4103D

CRIMP/CRIMP

MCC4104D

FCC4104D

Ø0.040[1.02]

Ø0.152[3.86]

A

ØB

0.929
[23.60]0.929[23.60]1.037[26.34]1.037[26.34]0.929[23.60]0.929[23.60]1.037[26.34]1.037[26.34]0.929[23.60]0.929[23.60]1.037[26.34]1.037[26.34]0.040[1.02]
0.067[1.70]
0.108[2.74]
0.120[3.05]
0.040[1.02]
0.067[1.70]
0.108[2.74]
0.120[3.05]
0.040[1.02]
0.067[1.70]
0.108[2.74]
0.120[3.05]

MALE CONTACT
RG CABLENUMBER178 B/U
196 B/U
179 B/U
316 /U

Note: Connectors can be kittedwith all applicable crimp /solder contacts, contact
Technical Sales forconnector part number.

180 B/U
58 B/U178 B/U
196 B/U
179 B/U
316 /U180 B/U
58 B/U178 B/U
196 B/U
179 B/U
316 /U180 B/U
58 B/USHIELDED CONTACTS
Two-step crimping action for signal
and shielding conductors.

For information regarding CRIMP TOOLS & CRIMPING TOOL TECHNIQUES, see page 54.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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Connection
Systems

APPLICATION TOOLS SECTION
PLA (H), PLB (H), PLC (H) and PLS (H) connectors are offered withremovable crimp contacts. Positronic recognizes theimportance of supplying application tooling tosupport our customers’ use of our products.
Information on application tooling isavailable on our web site at
http://www.connectpositronic.com/tooling
There you will find downloadable PDF cross reference
charts for removable and compliant press-in contacts. These charts
will supply part numbers for insertion, removal and crimping tools,
APPLICATION TOOLS

along with information regarding use of tools and techniques.

Connectors Designed To Customer Specifications
Positronic’s PLA(H), PLB(H), PLC(H) and PLS(H) series connectors can be
modified to customers specifications.
Examples: select loading of contacts for cost savings or to gain creepage andclearance distances; longer printed circuit board terminations; customer specified hardware.

Positronic can develop and tool new connector designs
with reasonable price and delivery.
Contact Technical Sales with your particular requirements.

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ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Positronic
Contact P/N
GS222

AF8

Handle &Hand
Positioner Crimp Tool Mfg.
P/N
P/N
Cross
9509-4-0-0

9501-0-0-0

Mfg.
Cross
M22520/1-03

Mil Equiv
9099-0-0-0

9099-0-0-0

InsertionTool
ITH 1094

ITH 1094

Mfg.
Cross

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

Mil Equiv

TH4

Mfg.
Cross

Positioner
TP-1366

RemovalTool

Mil Equiv
9509-5-0-0

9502-1-0-0

Mil Equiv

M22520/1-01

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

9509-3-0-0

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

FC112N2S

FC11*N2

ITH 1094

TH49099-0-0-0

9502-1-0-0

M22520/1-03

M22520/1-01

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

AF8

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

9501-0-0-0

ITH 1094

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

FC120N2

9099-0-0-0

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

X530

ITH 1094

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

9506-2-0-0

ITH 1094

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0HX39099-0-0-0

ITH 1094

9506-1-0-0

9099-0-0-0

ITH 1094

9506-0-0-0

FS11*N2

9099-0-0-0
M22520/1-01

TP-1366

TP11109099-0-0-0

9099-0-0-0

ITH 1094

ITH 1094

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

FCS*26N2

FS112N2S

9099-0-0-0AF89509-5-0-0

M22520/1-01 9502-17-0-0

M22520/1-03

AF8

TH4

9501-0-0-0

GS222

9502-1-0-0

FS120N2
MC11*N

9509-4-0-0

9501-0-0-0
9509-3-0-0

MC11*N-133.*
MC112NS

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

M22520/1-03

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

TH4

ITH 1094

9502-1-0-0

9099-0-0-0

M22520/1-01

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

AF8

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

9501-0-0-0

ITH 1094

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

MC120N

9099-0-0-0

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

X530

ITH 1094

9506-2-0-0

ITH 1094

HX3

9099-0-0-0

RTG 2103 M81969/20-01

9506-1-0-0

9099-0-0-0

2711-0-0-0

M81969/18-01 9081-0-0-0

9506-0-0-0

MS11*NITP 1168

ITH 1094

MCS*26N

MS112NS

9099-0-0-0

ITP 1168

ITP 1168

ITP 11682711-0-0-0

2711-0-0-0

2711-0-0-0

2711-0-0-0

2711-0-0-0

P+

P+

P+

P+

P+

P+

P+

9099-3-0-0

9099-3-0-0

ITP 11682711-0-0-0

TP-1386

9099-3-0-0

ITP 11689509-6-2-0

9099-3-0-0

ITP 1168

GS223

9099-3-0-0

9509-6-1-0

TP-1386

9099-3-0-0

9509-6-0-0

MS120N

9509-6-2-0

TP1199TP-1386

FC610N2S

9509-6-2-0

9099-3-0-0

GS223

M22520/1-01 9502-19-0-0

TP-11999509-6-1-0

AF8

GS223

M22520/1-01 9502-19-0-0

FS610N2S

9509-6-1-0

AF8

FS612N2
9509-6-0-0

9501-0-0-0

9501-0-0-0

MC610NS
9509-6-0-0

FC612N2MC610NS-228.2

9099-3-0-0

ITP 11682711-0-0-0

P+

P+

P+

MC612N

TP11992711-0-0-0P+

M22520/1-01 9502-19-0-0

ITP 11682711-0-0-0

P+

AF8

9099-3-0-0

ITP 11682711-0-0-0

9501-0-0-0

MS610NS

9099-3-0-0

ITP 1168

MC612N-228.2

MS610NS-228.2

9099-3-0-0

P+

RNG2103

MS612N

9081-2-0-0

P+P+

ITP1076

4311-0-0-0

2711-0-0-0

9099-4-0-0

4311-0-0-0

ITP 1168

K1196

N/A

9099-3-0-0

K1506

N/A

MS612N-228.2

M22520/2-01 9502-22-0-0

Y524

RNG2103
M22520/2-01 9502-27-0-0

Y524

2711-0-0-0
AFM89504-19-1-0

9081-2-0-0
AFM89504-19-1-0

ITP1076

9507-0-0-0

HX4

ITP 11689507-0-0-0

HX49099-3-0-0

9504-1-0-0

9099-4-0-0

FC720N29504-1-0-0

FST612N2

MC720N39504-19-0-0

P+

9504-19-0-0

P+*C4008D

4311-0-0-0*C4008DS

4311-0-0-0

P+
N/A

P+

P+

4311-0-0-0

N/A

4311-0-0-0

4311-0-0-0

P+

P+

N/A

N/A

N/A

4311-0-0-0

4311-0-0-0

TP-974

Y322

N/A

N/A

9509-2-0-0

M22520/5-01 9504-2-0-0

Y937

Y878

M310

HX4

M22520/5-01 9504-13-1-0

M22520/5-01 9504-14-1-0

9509-1-0-0

9504-1-0-0

HX4

HX4

9509-0-0-0*S40**D9504-0-0-0

9504-1-0-0

9504-1-0-0*C401*D*S4*20D

9504-13-0-0

9504-14-0-0

9504-15-0-0

9504-15-0-0

9504-1-0-0

9504-1-0-0

HX4

HX4

M22520/5-01 9504-15-1-0

M22520/5-01 9504-15-1-0

Y877

Y877

N/A

N/A

4311-0-0-0

4311-0-0-0

P+P+*S410*D*C410*D*CC4102D*CC4101D*CC4104D*CC4103D

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ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

APPLICATION TOOLSSIZE 16 CONTACTSSIZE 12 CONTACTSSIZE 20
SIZE 8 CONTACTS

S
E
I
R
E
S
S
C
P
SAFTEY SHROUD & POWER INPUTPCS MIXED DENSITY

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CONTACT APPLICATION TOOLS CROSS REFERENCE LIST
USE INDICATED POSITRONIC TOOLS FOR BEST RESULTS

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PRESS-IN USER INFORMATION AND
CONNECTOR INSTALLATION TOOLINGCOMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONNECTOR INSTALLATION TOOLSUSE INDICATED POSITRONIC TOOLS FOR BEST RESULTS½ INCH SHAFT FOR ARBOR PRESS

Female Connector
Seating Tool
(Exploded view)Support Tool

REMOVABLE CONTACT

Male Connector
Seating Tool
(Exploded view)

2X 1/4-20 UNC-2B
MOUNTING HOLES

Replaceable
Seating Pin

POSITRONIC RECOMMENDED TOOLSCONNECTOR SEATING TOOL
WITH
ARBOR PRESS SHAFTCONNECTOR
VARIANTMALE

APPLICATION TOOLS

Positronic offers
expert assistancein adapting
application
tooling to yourmanufacturing
environment.
Contact ourapplication
tooling specialist
for assistance.

FEMALECONNECTOR SEATING TOOLWITHOUTARBOR PRESS SHAFT
MALE

PLA03

9513-1-0-41

9513-13-0-41

9513-1-10-41

9513-13-10-41

PLA04

9513-2-0-41

9513-14-0-41

9513-2-10-41

9513-14-10-41

PLA06

9513-3-0-41

9513-15-0-41

9513-3-10-41

9513-15-10-41

PLA08

9513-4-0-41

9513-16-0-41

9513-4-10-41

9513-16-10-41

PLB06

9513-5-0-41

9513-17-0-41

9513-5-10-41

9513-17-10-41

PLB08

9513-6-0-41

9513-18-0-41

9513-6-10-41

9513-18-10-41

PLB10W2

9513-7-0-41

9513-30-0-41

9513-7-10-41

9513-30-10-41

PLB12

9513-7-0-41

9513-19-0-41

9513-7-10-41

9513-19-10-41

PLB16

9513-8-0-41

9513-20-0-41

9513-8-10-41

9513-20-10-41

PLB20

9513-33-0-41

9513-34-0-41

9513-33-10-41

9513-34-10-41

PLB3W39513-6-0-41

9513-18-1-41

9513-6-10-41

9513-18-11-41

PLC09

9513-9-0-41

9513-21-0-41

9513-9-10-41

9513-21-10-41

PLC12

9513-10-0-41

9513-22-0-41

9513-10-10-41

9513-22-10-41

PLC16W4

9513-11-0-41

9513-31-0-41

9513-11-10-41

9513-31-10-41

PLC18

9513-11-0-41

9513-23-0-41

9513-11-10-41

9513-23-10-41

ACCESSORIES

PLC249513-12-0-41

9513-24-0-41

9513-12-10-41

9513-24-10-41

PLC30

9513-25-0-41

9513-26-0-41

9513-25-10-41

9513-26-10-41

Arbor press for connector seating tools: 1 ton capacity 4 inch throat
Replacement
pins forconnector
seating tool

PCS Mixed Density Series Size 20855-347-18-41

PCS Series Size 16855-347-2-41 (female)

PLB3W3 Series Size 12855-347-11-41 (female)

PCS Mixed Density Series Size 8855-347-19-41

Support tool for PLB3W3:

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FEMALEDIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

9513-401-6-41

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COMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONNECTORSPRINTED BOARD HOLE SIZES

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SUGGESTED PRINTED BOARD HOLE SIZES FOR COMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONNECTORS
Traditionally, tin-lead has been a popular plating for printed circuit boards (PCB) holes. However, many PCB hole
platings must now be RoHS Compliant. Positronic is pleased to offer PCB HOLE SIZE FOR RoHS PCB plating as
shown below.
“Omega” Termination
utilized on signal contacts

OMEGA & BI-SPRING COMPLIANT PRESS-IN CONTACT HOLE
BOARD
TYPE

TIN-LEADSOLDERPCBCONTACT
SIZE / TYPE

RECOMMENDED
DRILL HOLE SIZE

20
OMEGA

ø0.0453±0.0010[ø1.150±0.025]

16
BI-SPRING

ø0.069±0.001[ø1.750±0.025]

12BI-SPRING

ø0.102±0.001[ø2.59±0.025]

8BI-SPRING

ø0.125±0.001[ø3.180±0.025]

RECOMMENDED
PLATINGFINISHED
HOLE SIZES
ø0.0394+0.0035-0.0024[ø1.000+0.090-0.060]

0.0006 [15µ]minimum solder
over 0.0010 [25µ]min. copperø0.0630+0.0035-0.0024[ø1.600+0.090-0.060]“Bi-Spring” Termination

ø0.096±0.002[ø2.44±0.05]
ø0.119±0.002[ø3.02±0.05]

RoHS PCB PLATING OPTIONSIMMERSIONTIN
PCBIMMERSIONSILVERPCB

ELECTROLESSNICKEL /IMMERSIONGOLD
PCB

ø0.047±0.001[ø1.19±0.025]

ø0.043±0.002[ø1.09±0.05]

16
BI-SPRING

ø0.069±0.001[ø1.750±0.025]

ø0.0630+0.0035-0.0024[ø1.600+0.090-0.060]

12BI-SPRING

ø0.102±0.001[ø2.59±0.025]

8BI-SPRING

ø0.125±0.001[ø3.180±0.025]

ø0.119±0.002[ø3.02±0.05]

20
OMEGA

ø0.047±0.001[ø1.19±0.025]

ø0.043±0.002[ø1.09±0.05]

16
BI-SPRING

ø0.069±0.001[ø1.750±0.025]

12BI-SPRING

ø0.102±0.001[ø2.59±0.025]

8BI-SPRING

ø0.125±0.001[ø3.180±0.025]

ø0.119±0.002[ø3.02±0.05]

20
OMEGA

ø0.047±0.001[ø1.19±0.025]

ø0.043±0.002[ø1.09±0.05]

16
BI-SPRING

ø0.069±0.001[ø1.750±0.025]

12BI-SPRING

ø0.102±0.001[ø2.59±0.025]

8BI-SPRING

ø0.125±0.001[ø3.18±0.025]

ø0.119±0.002[ø3.02±0.05]

20
OMEGA

ø0.047±0.001[ø1.19±0.025]

ø0.043±0.002[ø1.09±0.05]

16
BI-SPRING

ø0.069±0.001[ø1.750±0.025]

12BI-SPRING

ø0.102±0.001[ø2.59±0.025]

8BI-SPRING

ø0.125±0.001[ø3.180±0.025]

0.0010 [25µ]min. copper

0.000033±0.000006[0.85±0.15µ]immersion tin
over 0.0010 [25µ]min. copper

0.000013±0.000007[0.34±0.17µ]immersion silver
over 0.0010 [25µ]min. copper

0.000002 [0.05µ] min.
immersion gold over
0.000177±0.000059[4.5±1.5µ] electrolessnickel per IPC-4552
over 0.0010 [25µ]min. copperø0.096±0.002[ø2.44±0.05]

ø0.0630+0.0035-0.0024[ø1.600+0.090-0.060]
ø0.096±0.002[ø2.44±0.05]

ø0.0630+0.0035-0.0024[ø1.600+0.090-0.060]
ø0.096±0.002[ø2.44±0.05]

ø0.0630+0.0035-0.0024[ø1.600+0.090-0.060]
ø0.096±0.002[ø2.44±0.05]
ø0.119±0.002[ø3.02±0.05]

COMPLIANTPRESS-IN TERMINATIONCONTACT HOLE
NOTE: For PCB plating compositions notshown, consult Technical Sales.

COMPLIANT PRESS-IN
USER INFORMATION
When properly used, Positronic
omega and bi-spring compliant
press-in terminations provide reliable
service even under severe conditions.

Connectors utilizing thisleading technology compliant
press-in contact are easy toinstall:
1. Inexpensive installation toolingis available from Positronic, tochoose the proper installation
tool refer to page 56 for partnumber ordering information.
2. Insert the connector into the
P.C. board or backplane andseat connector fully.
3. Secure the connector to the P.C.
board or backplane using two
self-tapping screws. The screws
should be #2 self-tapping
screws for plastic.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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APPLICATION TOOLSCOPPER
PCB

20
OMEGA

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RIGHT ANGLE (90°) METAL AND PLASTIC
MOUNTING BRACKETS

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RIGHT ANGLE (90°) METAL MOUNTING BRACKETS
CODE B ON STEP 5 OF ORDERING INFORMATION PAGE
ø0.100±0.005[ø2.54±0.13]

B±0.005[0.13]SERIES

A±0.005[0.13]

PLA
PLB

D±0.020[0.51]
C±0.020[0.51]

PLC

A

B

C

D

0.204
[5.18]
0.303[7.70]
0.401[10.19]0.321[8.15]
0.420[10.67]0.518[13.16]0.375[9.53]
0.375[9.53]
0.375[9.53]

0.492[12.50]0.492[12.50]0.492[12.50]MATERIAL: Brass, tin plate.

0.220±0.010[5.59±0.25]

0.124±0.005[ø3.15±0.13]

0.110±0.005[2.79±0.13]

RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PLASTIC MOUNTING BRACKET WITH CROSS BAR
CODE B3 OR CODE B3N ON STEP 5 OF ORDERING INFORMATION PAGE

CONNECTOR
VARIANT
0.375 [9.53]

B3 style required
for right angle (90°)
press-in connectors

0.517 [13.13]

PLA03
PLA04
PLA06
PLA08
PLB06

B

PLB08
PLB12

A

PLB16

ACCESSORIES“N” push-on
fastener shown
for reference

PLC09
PLC12
PLC18
PLC24

MATERIAL:
MOUNTING BRACKET/CROSS BAR: Glass filled polyester, UL 94V-0.
PUSH-ON FASTENERS: Copper alloy, tin plated.

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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

PLC30

A

B

1.126
[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]
1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]
1.126[28.60]1.324[33.63]1.718[43.64]2.112[53.64]2.506[63.65]0.882[22.40]1.080[27.43]1.474[37.44]
1.868[47.45]0.882[22.40]1.080[27.43]1.474[37.44]
1.868[47.45]0.882[22.40]1.080[27.43]1.474[37.44]
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MOUNTING SCREWS

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PUSH-ON FASTENERS
CODE BN OR CODE N ON STEP 5 OF ORDERING INFORMATION PAGE
CODE BN

CODE NFOR USE WITH RIGHT ANGLE (90°) CONNECTORFOR USE WITH STRAIGHT SOLDER CONNECTOR

Self-tapping screw

Connector

Connector

Printed board

Printed board
Mounting Bracket

0.131±0.020[3.33±0.51]

0.131±0.020[3.33±0.51]
Printed board

Printed board

MATERIAL: Spring tempered copper alloy, tin plated.

SUGGESTED PRINTED BOARD HOLE SIZES:
Suggest 0.123 ±0.002 [3.12] Ø hole in printed board for mounting connector with push-on fasteners.

MOUNTING SCREWSCODE ST2, ST3, ST4, SS2, SS3, OR SS4 ON STEP 5 OF ORDERING INFORMATION PAGE
NOTE: MOUNTING SCREWS FOR RIGHT ANGLE CONNECTORS ARE ORDERED SEPARATELYUSING PART NUMBERS SHOWN IN CHART BELOW.
Stresses that occur during coupling and uncoupling of connectors or through shock and vibration of systems canbe transferred to backplanes or P.C. boards through press-in connector terminations. Avoid concern over electricalintegrity of the connector to board interface by using mounting screws. Bellcore GR1217 details a preference for theuse of mounting hardware and we recommend this practice.

MOUNTING
STYLE OPTION

MATERIALOPTIONSPART NUMBER

THREADLENGTH

P.C. BOAREDTHICKNESS

ST2

STEEL

A4546-7-1-97

0.250±0.030[6.35±0.76]

0.093[2.36]ST3

STEEL

A4546-7-2-97

0.312±0.030[7.93±0.76]

0.125[3.18]ST4

STEEL

A4546-7-3-97

0.375±0.030[9.53±0.76]

0.175[4.45]

SS2

STAINLESS
STEEL

A4546-7-6-4

0.250±0.030[6.35±0.76]

0.093[2.36]

SS3

STAINLESS
STEEL

A4546-7-7-4

0.312±0.030[7.93±0.76]

0.125[3.18]

SS4

STAINLESS
STEEL

A4546-7-8-4

0.375±0.030[9.53±0.76]

0.175[4.45]ACCESSORIESSCREWS ARE #2 SELF-TAPPING FOR PLASTIC.

CONSULT TECHNICAL SALES IF AN ALTERNATE SCREW IS REQUIRED.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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CONNECTOR HOODS
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POWER CONNECTION SYSTEMS HOOD
CODE 5 ON STEP 6 OF ORDERING INFORMATION PAGE

B±0.020[0.51]

A±0.020 [0.51]

D Cable Opening

C±0.020[0.51]

Features internal cable clamp.

CONNECTOR
VARIANT

A

B

C

D

PLA03

1.000
[25.40]0.752[19.10]0.594[15.09]0.312 x 0.363[7.92][9.22]

PLA04

1.000
[25.40]0.950[24.13]0.594[15.09]0.312 x 0.561[7.92][14.25]

PLA06

1.000
[25.40]1.344[34.14]0.594[15.09]0.312 x 0.955[7.92][24.26]

PLA08

1.000
[25.40]1.738[44.15]0.594[15.09]0.312 x 1.349[7.92][34.26]

PLB06

1.000
[25.40]0.752[19.10]0.792[20.12]

0.510
0.363
[12.95] x [9.22]

PLB08

1.000
[25.40]0.950[24.13]0.792[20.12]

0.510
0.561
[12.95] x [14.25]

PLB12

1.000
[25.40]1.344[34.14]0.792[20.12]

0.510
0.955
[12.95] x [24.26]

PLB16

1.000
[25.40]1.738[44.15]0.792[20.12]

0.510
1.349
[12.95] x [34.26]

PLB3W31.000[25.40]0.950[24.13]0.792[20.12]

0.510
0.561
[12.95] x [14.25]

PLC09

1.000
[25.40]0.752[19.10]0.990[25.15]

0.708
0.363
[17.98] x [9.22]

PLC12

1.000
[25.40]0.950[24.13]0.990[25.15]

0.708
0.561
[17.98] x [14.25]

PLC18

1.000
[25.40]1.344[34.14]0.990[25.15]

0.708
0.955
[17.98] x [24.26]

PLC24

1.000
[25.40]1.000[25.40]1.738[44.15]2.132[54.15]0.990[25.15]0.990[25.15]

0.708
1.349
[17.98] x [34.26]

PLC30

0.708
1.743
[17.98] x [44.27]

HOOD FOR USE WITH PLS5W5 CONNECTOR
CODE 5 ON STEP 6 OF ORDERING INFORMATION PAGE
1.421 ±.020 [36.09±0.25]

0.990±0.020[25.15±0.51]

1.260±0.020[32.00±0.51]

POSITRONIC
INDUSTRIESFor PLS5W5Connector Only

ACCESSORIES

0.804 [20.42]

Features internal cable clamp.

1.370 [34.80]

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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

CONTACT TECHNICAL SALESFOR AVAILABILITY OF 7W7 VARIANT.

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QUICK RELEASE MOUNTING CLIP
AND PANEL CUTOUT

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PANEL MOUNT CONNECTORS WITH QUICK RELEASE MOUNTING CLIP
CODE 6 IN STEP 6 OF
ORDERING INFORMATION PAGE
0.600
[15.24]MALE

FEMALE

Mounting Clip
Factory Installed

Mounting Clip
Factory Installed

A±0.020 [0.51]

0.600[15.24]

A±0.020 [0.51]

For connection system 8

B

B

Typical part number: PLB06M206C1
CONNECTOR
VARIANTS

Typical part number: PLB06F206C1A

B

CONNECTOR
VARIANTS

A

B

PLA03

1.126 [28.60] 0.408 [10.36]

PLB16

2.112 [53.64] 0.606 [15.39]

PLA04

1.324 [33.63] 0.408 [10.36]

PLB20

2.506 [63.65] 0.606 [15.39]

PLA06

1.718 [43.64] 0.408 [10.36]

PLC09

1.126 [28.60] 0.802 [30.37]

PLA08

2.112 [53.64] 0.408 [10.36]

PLC12

1.324 [33.63] 0.802 [30.37]

PLB06

1.126 [28.60] 0.606 [15.39]

PLC18

1.718 [43.64] 0.802 [30.37]

PLB08

1.324 [33.63] 0.606 [15.39]

PLC24

2.112 [53.64] 0.802 [30.37]

PLB12

1.718 [43.64] 0.606 [15.39]

PLC30

2.506 [63.65] 0.802 [30.37]

PANEL MOUNT CONNECTORS WITH QUICK RELEASE MOUNTING CLIP
FOR REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 6 IN STEP 6 OF
ORDERING INFORMATION PAGE
0.920
[23.37]MALE

FEMALE

Mounting Clip
Factory Installed

Mounting Clip
Factory Installed*A±0.020 [0.51]*A±0.020 [0.51]

For connection system 8*Note: See chart
above for connector
dimensions.

*B*B

Typical part number: PLB06M1060

CONNECTOR
VARIANTSA

PLA03

1.600 [40.64]

PLA04
PLA06

Typical part number: PLB06F1060

CPANEL CUTOUT

1.168 [29.67]

0.445 [11.30]

1.798 [45.67]

1.366 [34.70]

0.445 [11.30]

FOR USE WITH QUICK RELEASEMOUNTING CLIPS

2.192 [55.68]

1.760 [44.70]

0.445 [11.30]

PLA08

2.586 [65.68]

2.154 [54.71]

0.445 [11.30]

PLB06

1.600 [40.64]

1.168 [29.67]

0.643 [16.33]

PLB08

1.798 [45.67]

1.366 [34.70]

0.643 [16.33]

PLB12

2.192 [55.68]

1.760 [44.70]

0.643 [16.33]

PLB16

2.586 [65.68]

2.154 [54.71]

0.643 [16.33]

B

PLB20

2.980 [75.69]

2.548 [64.72]

0.643 [16.33]

PLC09

1.600 [40.64]

1.168 [29.67]

0.839 [21.31]

PLC12

1.798 [45.67]

1.366 [34.70]

0.839 [21.31]

PLC18

2.192 [55.68]

1.760 [44.70]

0.839 [21.31]

PLC24

2.586 [65.68]

2.154 [54.71]

0.839 [21.31]

PLC30

2.980 [75.69]

2.548 [64.72]

0.839 [21.31]

A±0.010B±0.005

0.415±0.005[10.54±0.13]

ACCESSORIES

0.870[22.10]C±0.005

0.015[0.38] R. MAX. TYP.

Maximum panel thickness: 0.063 [1.60] nominal.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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FIXED STYLE MOUNTING CLIP
AND PANEL CUTOUT

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PANEL MOUNT CONNECTORS WITH *FIXED STYLE MOUNTING CLIP
CODE 81, 82 AND 83 IN STEP 6 OF ORDERING INFORMATION PAGE
MALE

FEMALE

0.920[23.37]0.870[22.10]
Mounting Clip
Factory Installed
A±0.020 [0.51]

For connection system 8

Mounting Clip
Factory Installed
A±0.020 [0.51]

B

B

Typical part number:
PLB06F10810

Typical part number:
PLB06M10810

CLIP MATERIAL: Beryllium copper, nickel plated

PART
NUMBER
PL*****81*
PL*****82*
PL*****83*

PANEL
THICKNESS
0.040[1.02]
0.060[1.52]
0.090[2.29]* May be used witheither fixed solder or
removable contact
connector insulators.

PANEL CUTOUTFOR USE WITH
FIXED STYLE MOUNTING CLIPS

A

B

PLA03

1.126 [28.60]

0.408 [10.36]

PLA04

1.324 [33.63]

0.408 [10.36]

PLA06

1.718 [43.64]

0.408 [10.36]

PLA08

2.112 [53.64]

0.408 [10.36]

PLB06

1.126 [28.60]

0.606 [15.39]

PLB08

1.324 [33.63]

0.606 [15.39]

PLB12

1.718 [43.64]

0.606 [15.39]

PLB16

2.112 [53.64]

0.606 [15.39]

PLB20

2.506 [63.65]

0.606 [15.39]

PLC09

1.126 [28.60]

0.802 [30.37]

PLC12

1.324 [33.63]

0.802 [30.37]

PLC18

1.718 [43.64]

0.802 [30.37]

PLC24

2.112 [53.64]

0.802 [30.37]

PLC30

2.506 [63.65]

0.802 [30.37]

A

B

C

D

PLA03

1.380 [35.05] 1.150 [29.21] 0.445 [11.30]

0.193 [4.90]

PLA04

1.578 [40.08] 1.348 [34.24] 0.445 [11.30]

0.193 [4.90]

PLA06

1.972 [50.09] 1.742 [44.25] 0.445 [11.30]

0.193 [4.90]

ACCESSORIES

PLA08

2.366 [60.10] 2.136 [54.25] 0.445 [11.30]

0.193 [4.90]

PLB06

1.380 [35.05] 1.150 [29.21] 0.643 [16.33]

0.300 [7.62]

PLB08

1.578 [40.08] 1.348 [34.24] 0.643 [16.33]

0.300 [7.62]

A±0.010PLB121.972 [50.09] 1.742 [44.25] 0.643 [16.33]

0.300 [7.62]

B±0.010PLB162.366 [60.10] 2.136 [54.25] 0.643 [16.33]

0.300 [7.62]

PLB20

2.760 [70.10] 2.530 [64.26] 0.643 [16.33]

0.300 [7.62]

PLC09

1.380 [35.05] 1.150 [29.21] 0.839 [21.31]

0.300 [7.62]

PLC12

1.578 [40.08] 1.348 [34.24] 0.839 [21.31]

0.300 [7.62]

PLC18

1.972 [50.09] 1.742 [44.25] 0.839 [21.31]

0.300 [7.62]

PLC24

2.366 [60.10] 2.136 [54.25] 0.839 [21.31]

0.300 [7.62]

PLC30

2.760 [70.10] 2.530 [64.26] 0.839 [21.31]

0.300 [7.62]

C±0.010D±0.0100.015[0.38]R. MAX. TYP.

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VARIANTSDIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
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PANEL MOUNT CUTOUT

A

B

C

CONNECTOR
VARIANTS
PLA03
PLA04
PLA06
PLA08
PLB06
PLB08
PLB12
PLB16
PLB20
PLB3W3
PLB10W2
PLC09
PLC12
PLC18
PLC24
PLC30
PLC16W4A±0.005B±0.005C±0.0050.882[22.40]1.079[27.41]
1.473[37.41]
1.867[47.42]0.882[22.40]1.079[27.41]
1.473[37.41]0.650[16.51]
0.847[21.51]
1.241[31.52]
1.635[41.53]0.650[16.51]
0.847[21.51]
1.241[31.52]0.430[10.92]0.430[10.92]0.430[10.92]0.430[10.92]0.627[15.93]0.627[15.93]0.627[15.93]

1.867[47.42]

1.635[41.53]0.627[15.93]

2.262[57.45]1.079[27.41]
1.473[37.41]
0.882[22.40]1.079[27.41]
1.473[37.41]
1.867[47.42]2.262[57.45]1.473[37.41]2.029[51.54]0.847[21.51]
1.241[31.52]0.650[16.51]
0.847[21.51]
1.241[31.52]
1.635[41.53]2.029[51.54]1.241[31.52]0.627[15.93]0.627[15.93]0.627[15.93]0.824[20.93]0.824[20.93]0.824[20.93]0.824[20.93]0.824[20.93]0.824[20.93]

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

ACCESSORIES

2X ø0.096±0.003[ø2.44±0.08]

63PowerConnection
Systems

BLIND MATING SYSTEM
AND PANEL CUTOUT

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BLIND MATING SYSTEM

A
0.320 [8.13]

CODE 11, 12, 13 AND 14
IN STEP 6 OF
ORDERING INFORMATION PAGE

B

Floating connectorC

2X
0.500 [12.71] HEX
0.063 [1.60]

PANEL
THICKNESS
0.100 [2.54]

Panel or Printed
Circuit Board

0.700 [17.78]
2X
0.250 [6.35]
HEX

1.535 [38.99]

Fixed connector

Typical Part Number: PLB08F10120
ø0.250 [6.35]

PANEL CUTOUTFOR USE WITH FLOATING AND FIXED CONNECTOR BLIND MATING SYSTEMSFLOATING CONNECTORFIXED CONNECTOR

F
2X
Ø0.400±0.003[10.16±0.08]

D1

CONNECTOR
VARIANTS
PLA03
PLA04

MATERIALS AND FINISHES:
BLIND MATING PLATE: Stainless steel.
BLIND MATING GUIDE: Stainless steel, passivated.
FLOAT SCREW: Steel, zinc plate with chromate seal.

PLA06

Blind mating system provides lead in for
0.100 [2.54] axial misalignment.

PLB06

PLA08

PLB08
Blind mating system sold in a kit containing
a connector - plate assembly, Blind mating
guides, and float screws.

PLB12
PLB16

PART NUMBER

PANEL THICKNESS

PL*****11*
PLB3W3*10110

0.040 [1.02]

PLC09

PL*****12*
PLB3W3*10120

0.060 [1.52]

PLC12

PL*****13*
PLB3W3*10130

0.090 [2.28]

PL*****14*
PLB3W3*10140

0.120 [3.05]

ACCESSORIESPLB3W3

PLC18
PLC24

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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

PLC30

D
E

E1

NOTE: Panel thickness may impact the orientationof mating end of blind mate pin. Shimming between
the panel and the head of the blind mate pin may benecessary to minimize tilt of the blind mate system.
Contact technical sales for additional technical information.

F
B

2X
Ø0.265±0.003[6.73±0.08]

2XØ0.096±0.003[2.44±0.08]

AB±0.005CD±0.005D1±0.005E±0.005E1±0.005F±0.0052.340[59.44]2.537[64.44]2.931[74.45]
3.325[84.46]2.340[59.44]2.537[64.44]2.931[74.45]
3.325[84.46]2.537[64.44]2.340[59.44]2.537[64.44]2.931[74.45]
3.325[84.46]3.720[94.49]0.882[22.40]1.079[27.41]
1.473[37.41]
1.867[47.42]0.882[22.40]1.079[27.41]
1.473[37.41]
1.867[47.42]
1.079[27.41]
0.882[22.40]1.079[27.41]
1.473[37.41]
1.867[47.42]2.262[57.45]0.750[19.05]0.750[19.05]0.750[19.05]0.750[19.05]0.947[24.05]0.947[24.05]0.947[24.05]0.947[24.05]0.947[24.05]1.144[29.06]1.144[29.06]1.144[29.06]1.144[29.06]1.144[29.06]0.650[16.51]
0.847[21.51]
1.241[31.52]
1.635[41.53]0.650[16.51]
0.847[21.51]
1.241[31.52]
1.635[41.53]0.847[21.51]0.650[16.51]
0.847[21.51]
1.241[31.52]
1.635[41.53]2.029[51.54]0.860[21.84]1.057[26.85]1.451[36.86]1.845[46.86]0.860[21.84]1.057[26.85]1.451[36.86]1.845[46.86]1.057[26.85]0.860[21.84]1.057[26.85]1.451[36.86]1.845[46.86]2.239[56.87]0.430[10.92]0.430[10.92]0.430[10.92]0.430[10.92]0.627[15.93]0.627[15.93]0.627[15.93]0.627[15.93]0.627[15.93]0.824[20.93]0.824[20.93]0.824[20.93]0.824[20.93]0.824[20.93]0.640[16.26]0.640[16.26]0.640[16.26]0.640[16.26]0.837[21.26]0.837[21.26]0.837[21.26]0.837[21.26]0.837[21.26]1.034[26.26]1.034[26.26]1.034[26.26]1.034[26.26]1.034[26.26]

1.522[38.66]
1.719[43.66]
2.113[53.67]2.507[63.68]1.522[38.66]
1.719[43.66]
2.113[53.67]2.507[63.68]1.719[43.66]
1.522[38.66]
1.719[43.66]
2.113[53.67]2.507[63.68]2.902[73.71]

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Positronic sales office listed on the back of this catalog.

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