K460 Datasheet, PDF (47/101 Pages) Switchcraft, Inc. – Pro Audio & Broadcast Catalog Sixth Edition

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CONNECTORS
46 ^{Q-G® Audio Connector Series}
A, AA, AAA Cord Style Series
Switchcraft offers a wide range of
cord style XLR connectors.
The A Series features a dual
pressure plate strain relief mechanism
to securely fasten the connector to
A*M
the cable. The A Series is also available
AA*FB
with FAS-DISCONNECT detent.
The AA Series features a 1-piece
strain relief mechanism that clamps
onto the outer jacket of the cable.
The AAA Series features a twist-on
handle with a built-in strain relief
mechanism and a pre-loaded insert.
The new R Series offers the same
strain relief system as the AAA Series.
Specifications
Electrical
Contact Resistance: 50 milliohm
maximum, per pole
Current Rating @ 125VAC:
3 pole - 15A, 4 pole -10A,
5 & 6 pole - 7.5A, 7 pole - 5A
Insulation Resistance: 1,000 MW,
minimum
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:
1,000 V (rms)
Capacitance: )3pF between pins
and )6 pF between pins and
shell, maximum
Mechanical
Insertion/Withdrawal Forces:
10 lbs. maximum, 8 lbs. nominal/
7 lbs. maximum, 5 lbs. nominal
Materials
Shell: Die-Cast zinc with nickel
finish or black chrome
Handle: Die cast with nickel finish
or black chrome. Also black
thermoplastic handle available
O Ring: TPR (Thermoplastic rubber).
Insert Insulation: Molded
thermoplastic
Socket Contacts: Silver plated
copper alloy tarnish resistant;
bifurcated on 3 and 4 contact
types. Gold is available.
Pin Contacts: Silver plated
copper alloy.
See Page 56 for
Mechanical Drawings
AAA*MPZ
AAA*FPBAUZ
Resists tarnishing, and provides
excellent electrical conductivity.
Gold is available.
Latch lock: High strength die cast zinc
Multi-finger cable clamp and rubber
gasket: TPR (Thermoplastic
plastic & rubber)
Flex Relief: TPR (Thermoplastic rubber)
Ordering Information
Part Number
A*F, A*M
A*FB, A*MB
A*FBAU, A*MBAU
A*FL, A*ML
Style
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
AA*F, AA*M
AA*FB, AA*MB
AA*FBAU, AA*MBAU
AA*FL, AA*ML
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
AAA*FZ, AAA*MZ
Cord
AAA*FBZ, AAA*MBZ Cord
AAA*FBAUZ,
AAA*MBAUZ
Cord
AAA*FPZ, AAA*MPZ
Cord
AAA*FPBZ, AAA*MPBZ Cord
AAA*FPBAUZ,
AAA*MPBAUZ
Cord
* Available 3 - 7 pins or contacts
Finish
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Pins/
Contacts
Silver
Silver
Gold
Silver
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Silver
Silver
Gold
Silver
Nickel
Black
Silver
Silver
Black
Nickel
Black
Gold
Silver
Silver
Black
Gold
Notes
Standard Cable Clamp
Standard Cable Clamp
Standard Cable Clamp
Standard cable clamp,
large flex relief
One piece cable clamp
One piece cable clamp
One piece cable clamp
One piece cable clamp,
large flex relief
Twist-on metal handle
Twist-on metal handle
Twist-on metal handle
Twist-on plastic handle
Twist-on plastic handle
Twist-on plastic handle