PL-1200RG-N SERIES
Plastic Shell Auto-Coupling Connectors
78 pole
capacity interconnect system
PL-1200RG-N FEATURES
Specifically designed for electro-surgical
catheter applications, the compact and
cost effective PL-1200 Series offers
more features, contacts, and termination
options than the competition.
Packaging (intuitive, compact, configurable)
• Pulse-Lok
®
auto-latch / quick release
mechanism confirms continuity in critical
surgical applications
• 14 standard color combinations
• Proprietary keying protects your single-use
from being copied, or mated with the wrong
connector
Electrical (See Table A)
Mating Life: 5,000 cycles min.
Contact Resistance: < 10 milliohms*
Mechanical
Mating Cycles: 20K cycles max
Retention Force (axial):
• Mated Connectors: 50 lbs. Minimum
• Cable to Connector: to 50 lbs. typical
• Backshell to Connector: 50 lbs.
Minimum
• Custom configurations available
including passive and active devices
for coding or limiting catheter usage
Performance (for harsh environments)
• Water proof
• Sterilizable
• Chemical resistant housing
• Up to 5,000 mating cycles (with std.
Contacts)
• Factory terminated, overmolded
cable assemblies for enhanced flex
and strain relief
Material
Connector Housing: Thermoplastic
Flex Reliefs: Thermoplastic Rubber
Contacts: Pins = Brass, Sockets = Bronze Alloy
Gold Plate per MIL-G-45204C
Reusable Socket = 30 - 45 ” Gold over 50 – 200 ” Nickel strike
Disposable Pin = 10 - 30 ” Gold over 50 – 200 ” Nickel strike
Environmental
• Operating Temp: -20C to +105C
• Moisture Resistance: to IP-67
• Sterilizable: steam, gamma & EtO
• Chem. Resistance: common OR cleaning
solvents
* post conditioning
SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE A:
AVAILABLE CONTACT CONFIGURATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
Operating
Voltage max
300 V
300 V
300 V
300 V
300 V
300 V
RMS
RMS
RMS
RMS
RMS
RMS
Operating
Current Max
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
A
A
A
A
A
A
Contact
Resistance
<
<
<
<
<
<
10m
10m
10m
10m
10m
10m
ohms
ohms
ohms
ohms
ohms
ohms
Up to 78
contact positions
Number of Poles
78
59
52
45
26
19
Contact Size
Pin
φ
(mm)
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Max Wire Gauge
26
26
26
26
26
26
Disposable Receptacle Assembly
1.15
φ
Panel-Mount Receptacle Assembly
Mounts from
back of panel
to achievce an
IP-67 seal
STANDARD HOUSING OPTIONS
1.15
φ
In-Line Plug Assembly
3.0
Shown with optional backshell (See Table C)
.290 typ -
- .460 typ
Panel thickness range = .063 to .250
Shown with Overmolded Strain Relief
(Refer to PL Series Overmolding Guide)
3.30
Disposable Receptacle
Panel-Mount Receptacle
In-Line Plug (for overmolding)
Select this component from Table B
1.00
1.00
Select this component from Table B
2.0
Select this component from Table B
Connector housings are illustrated in blue with gray couplers and backshells. Standard color is black on black. See our online configurator for color
options at:
www.aldenproducts.com/configurator
* All dimensions shown in inches.
© 2007 Amphenol Alden Products Company
For additional information about this, or any other Alden product, please
contact an Alden Products specialist today.
“Pulse-Lok” is a trademark of Amphenol Alden Products Company US Patents 5,067,909 , 5,167,522 , & International Patents apply. Other Patents Pending.
Phone: 508-427-7000
Fax: 508-583-0164
www.aldenproducts.com
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PL-1200RG-N SERIES
Plastic Shell Auto-Coupling Connectors
78 Pole Capacity Interconnect System
TABLE B:
STANDARD PART NUMBERS
In-Line Plug
Solder Cup
See Panel 3
Number of
Poles
Disposable Receptacle
Solder Cup
See Panel 3
Panel-Mount Receptacle
Solder Cup
See Panel 3
PCB
See Panel 2
78
59
52
45
26
19
380588
380532
380504
380476
380448
380420
380700
380728
380756
380784
380812
380840
380707
380735
380763
380791
380819
380847
380000
380056
380112
380168
380224
380280
Note: Part numbers cover black housings in Key 1 configuration. For other color and housing options utilize the Alden connector
configurator located @
www.aldenproducts.com/configurator
Options Include:
Housing Color Options
Mating Key Options
Panel-Mount Thickness Options
Black, Gray, White, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow
2 Standard Keys, Proprietary Keys Available
Up to .187 Standard
CONTACT TERMINATION OPTIONS
PCB Terminations
Pin Length & Application
Disposable Receptacle & In-Line Plug
Flex Circuit Mounting Template
Flex Circuit Benefits
Panel 1
• Facilitates the automated internal
application of passive and active
electronic components.
• Facilitates the introduction of automated
mass termination techniques. These
termination methods are extremely
cost effective when terminating 78
pole connectors.
.040
Intended for termination to flex circuit
PCB Terminations
Pin Length & Application
Panel-Mount Receptacle
Printed Circuit Board Mounting Template
.125
Panel 2
Panel-Mount, Cut-Out Template
.050
Intended for mounting on rigid PC Board
Solder Terminations
Disposable Receptacle, PanelMount Receptacle, & In-Line Plug
Solder Cup
Tiered solder cups
provide easy access
to center positions
Canted cups facilitate
quick and easy wire
positioning
For wires up to 26 AWG
Panel 3
© 2007 Amphenol Alden Products Company
For additional information about this, or any other Alden product, please
contact an Alden Products specialist today.
“Pulse-Lok” is a trademark of Amphenol Alden Products Company US Patents 5,067,909 , 5,167,522 , & International Patents apply. Other Patents Pending.
Phone: 508-427-7000
Fax: 508-583-0164
www.aldenproducts.com
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ACCESSORIES
PL-1200RG-N SERIES
Plastic Shell Auto-Coupling Connectors
TABLE C:
78 Pole Capacity Interconnect System
DISPOSABLE RECEPTACLE BACKSHELLS
Alden P/N
107802-01
107802-02
Disposable Receptacle Backshell -
In applications where the disposable receptacle
is attached directly to a cable or catheter this
one piece backshell is available to protect light
gauge wire terminations and provide an anchor
point for the catheter jacket. These backshells
snap into place and may be encapsulated.
Disposable Receptacle Backshell
A (wire exit i.d.)
Dimension A
0.260”
0.260”
Color
Black
Gray
Standard color is black. Gray is optional.
Disposable Receptacle Accessories
Description
Bulkhead Seal
Hex Mounting Nut
Part Number
107912
107911
Disposable Receptacle Mounting
Accessories -
For applications where the disposable
receptacle housing is mounted directly onto
an enclosure or hand piece an o-ring seal is
available to environmentally secure this
interface. A light weight hex nut is also
available for mounting this housing to a
panel.
φ
.540
Alden P/N 108552-01
Standard material is black PVC
2.65
cable exit
Panel-Mount Receptacle Dust Cover
Alden P/N 109767-01
(Consult Factory)
Standard color is black. Gray optional
Completes PL-1200 Plug Assembly
Panel-Mount Receptacle Dust Cover -
The PL-1200 Series receptacle dust cover protects the
receptacles contact system from dust, moisture, and
mechanical stress when the connector pair is disen-
gaged. When secured the dust cover will provide an IP-
67 environmental seal. The cover is equipped with a teth-
er for security.
Plug Soaking Cap -
The PL-1200 Series Plug Soaking Cap is designed to
protect the plug's contact system when a cable assem-
bly is being cleaned or not in use. The soaking cap
locks onto the plug providing an IP-67 seal that is ideal
for soaking in liquid disinfectants. The soaking cap can
be
permanently attached to a cable assembly by
means of a light weight tether.
Plug Soaking Cap
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY TOOLS
Disposable Receptacle
Alden P/N 109766-01
(Consult Factory)
Standard color is black. Gray optional
Assembly instructions available at: www.aldenproducts.com
Receptacles
Item
Alden P/N
1
T-881
2
T-904
3
T-882
4
T-924
5
390049
Plug
Alden P/N
T-883
T-923
T-915
Description
Installation Tool, Hand
Installation Tool, Arbor
Installation Tool, Arbor
Soldering Fixture/Template
Solder Fixture
Application
Pin Insulator to Housing
Pin Insulator to Housing
Backshell to Housing
Pin Identification and
Termination
Fastening Panel-Mount
Spanner Ring
2
1
1 Receptacle Housing
2 Pin Insert
In-Line Plug
2
1
1 Plug Core
2 Plug Housing Assembly
In-Line
Item
1
2
2
Description
Application
Installation Tool, Arbor
Contact Insulator to Housing
Soldering Fixture/Template Contact Identification and
Termination
Installation Tool, Arbor
Backshell to Housing
Phone: 508-427-7000
Fax: 508-583-0164
www.aldenproducts.com
© 2007 Amphenol Alden Products Company
For additional information about this, or any other Alden product, please
contact an Alden Products specialist today.
“Pulse-Lok” is a trademark of Amphenol Alden Products Company US Patents 5,067,909 , 5,167,522 , & International Patents apply. Other Patents Pending.
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