PL-500FI SERIES
Plastic Shell Auto-Coupling Connectors
14 pole
capacity miniature circular connector
Field Installable
PL-500FI FEATURES
Ideal for front-panel instrumentation and hand-held equipment, the compact
and cost effective PL-500FI Series is designed to meet the efficient packaging
demands of portable electronic devices
Packaging (intuitive, compact, configurable)
• Pulse-Lok® auto-latch / mating confirmation
• Miniature .520” diameter circular shell
• Up to 14 contact positions
• Assemble without special tools
• Multiple and proprietary keying options
• Available as an overmolded cable assembly
• Custom configurations available
Performance (for harsh environments)
• Water proof (IP-67 rated)
• Steam, EtO, & Gamma sterilizable
• Chemical resistant housing
• Up to 5,000 mating cycles (with std.
Contacts)
• Factory overmolded endure elevated
strain and flex conditions
Electrical (see below)
Mating Life: 5,000 cycles min.
Contact Resistance: < 10 milliohms*
Material
Connector Housing: Nylon 12
Flex Reliefs: Thermoplastic Rubber
Contacts: Brass / BeCu,
Plating: Gold over Nickel
Mechanical
Mating Cycles: 20K cycles max
Retention Force:
• Mated Connectors: 25 lbs. min.
• Cable to Connector: to 30 lbs. typical
• Backshell to Connector: 50 lbs. min.
• Cable Diameter Range = .115 to .250
Environmental
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SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temp: -40C to +105C
Moisture Resistance: to IP-67 (encapsulated)
Sterilizable: gamma, EtO & Autoclave
Chem. Resistance: common operating room
cleaning solvents
* post conditioning
TABLE A:
Number of Poles
14
10
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1
Contact Size
Pin
f
(mm)
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
1.5
STANDARD CONTACT CONFIGURATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
28
28
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
16
Operating
Voltage max
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
300 V RMS
Operating
Current Max
.9 A
1.2 A
1.8 A
2.1 A
2.1 A
2.4 A
2.4 A
3.0 A
3.0 A
3.0 A
7.0 A
Contact
Resistance
< 14m ohms
< 14m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 6m ohms
< 2m ohms
Max Wire Gauge
Up to 14
contact positions
Custom contact inserts are available. Consult factory.
STANDARD HOUSING OPTIONS
In-Line Plug Assembly
f .52”
In-Line Receptacle Assembly
f .52”
Panel-Mount Receptacle Assembly
1.45”
TYP.
In-Line Receptacle Kit
Receptacle
Core
Back Shell
Select this component from Table B
f .625”
max
.320 typ
1.35”
TYP.
In-Line Plug Kit
Panel-Mount Receptacle Kit
Rear
Mount
Plug Core
Back Shell
Select this component from Table B
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.amphenolalden.com/connectors-cable-assemblies/configure-connector
* All dimensions shown in inches except where indicated
For additional information about this, or any other Alden product, please
contact an Amphenol Alden Products specialist today.
Phone: 508-427-7000
Fax: 508-583-0164
www.amphenolalden.com
© 2012 Amphenol Alden “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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PL-500FI SERIES
Plastic Shell Auto-Coupling Connectors
Number of
Poles
14 Pole Capacity Miniature Circular Field Installable Connectors
TABLE B:
STANDARD PART NUMBERS
Panel-Mount Receptacle
In-Line Plug
PCB
Solder Cup
327204
327004
327200
327000
327280
327040
327272
327036
327264
327032
327218
327010
327224
327012
327232
327016
327240
327020
327248
327024
327256
327028
and housing options utilize the Alden connector
In-Line Receptacle
Solder Cup
Solder Cup
14
327104
327212
10
327100
327208
8
327140
327284
7
327136
327276
6
327132
327268
5
327110
327220
4
327112
327228
3
327116
327236
2
327120
327244
1 (.7mm Pin)
327124
327252
1 (1.5mm Pin)
327128
327260
Note: Part numbers cover black housings in Key 1 configuration. For other color
configurator located @
www.aldenproducts.com/configurator
Options Include:
Housing Color Options: Black, Gray
Mating Key Options: 2 Standard Keys, Proprietary Keys Available
Panel-Mount Thickness Options: Up to .125 Standard
Termination Options
Receptacles & In-Line Plug
Solder Cup (available on all)
CONTACT TERMINATION OPTIONS
PCB (Panel-Mount Receptacle only)
Panel-Mount, Cut-Out Template
ø .50
ø .625
Mounting
Ring
Footprint
stand off height.050”
pin length .125”
Request sales drawing SD-106999
for PCB mounting templates
Tiered & Canted for ease of assembly
.445
ACCESSORIES
SALES DRAWINGS
Drawing #
3272XXA
3272XXB
3272XXC
3272XXD
3271XXA
3271XXB
3270XXA
3270XXB
Connector Type
Panel-Mount Receptacle, 10 Pole, PCB
Panel-Mount Receptacle, 14 Pole, PCB
Panel-Mount Receptacle, 10 Pole, Solder Cup
Panel-Mount Receptacle, 14 Pole, Solder Cup
Inline Receptacle, 10 Pole, Solder Cup
Inline Receptacle, 14 Pole, Solder Cup
Inline Plug, 10 Pole, Solder Cup
Inline Plug, 14 Pole, Solder Cup
PLUG SOAKING CAP #112058-02
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Al-PL500FI-01 Panel-Mount Receptacle
Al-PL500FI-02 Inline Receptacle
Al-PL500FI-03 Inline Plug
Available at:
www.amphenolalden.com/connectors-cable-assemblies/configure-connector
RECEPTACLE DUST COVER #107976
For additional information about this, or any other Alden product, please
contact an Amphenol Alden Products specialist today.
Phone: 508-427-7000
Fax: 508-583-0164
www.amphenolalden.com
© 2012 Amphenol Alden “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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