Re: Wanted: LV Connector

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Subject: Re: Wanted: LV Connector
From: "Jim Lux" <jimlux-at-jpl.nasa.gov> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2000 12:24:13 -0700
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Delivered-To: fixup-tesla-at-pupman-dot-com-at-fixme

Circular MS (MIL) connectors are tough, albeit pricey if new (although Apex
electronics in San Fernando has bunches of them surplus). The other
possiblility is 5 pin XLR's.. They are tough, can take 250 volts legally,
and in the 5 pin configuration can handle a few amps per pin. You can also
get shielded 5 conductor cables already made up as "DMX-512" control cables
in the theatrical lighting business.

The XLR's will set you back about $6 each, the MS about $20.
There are also the AMP Circular Plastic Connectors, which are inexpensive,
but high quality versions of the MIL circular connectors. The only problem
I have had with the AMP CPC's is that the shells break if they get dropped
from a great height (like 20 feet), or stepped on or run over by somebody
on stage.  The tooling to assemble them is much cheaper, though.

For real low voltages (<50) and currents, modular phone plugs are nice...
Sure, they aren't the most durable in the world, but they are cheap and
easy to install.

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> From: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject: Wanted: LV Connector
> Date: Thursday, January 06, 2000 12:34 AM
> 
> Original Poster: "Jeff W. Parisse" <jparisse-at-teslacoil-dot-com> 
> 
> All,
> 
> I need a four or five conductor, low voltage (<250), panel connector
> and corresponding plug for a TC remote control. A kickback ate the
> no-name connector I was using over Y2K and I'd like to replace it
> with something more robust. Any ideas?
> 
> Jeff W. Parisse
> Director, kVA Effects
> www.teslacoil-dot-com
> 
>