Characteristics
- Signal & power transmission (max. 245A)
- Robust shell
- Large variety of types
- RoHS compliant
- Locking mechanism selection: Reverse-bayonet or threaded
- Contact selection: Solder contacts, metric and AWG crimp contacts, contacts for PCB termination
- EMI/RFI protection
- Protection class: IP68 (1 bar/16 h)
- Operating temperature range: -55°C to +125°C
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Applications / Market segments
Power systems and signal transmission in high vibration or harsh environments
Industry e.g. heavy commercial vehicles, welding technology, construction machinery, mining, transport, diagnostics/measurement technology, robotics, mechanical engineering,
Coastal applications, shipping, information, communication, computer systems
Battery management systems, power distribution systems, motors, generators
Industry
Material / Versions
Insulator: Neoprene / Optional: Halogen-free material
Contacts: Copper alloy silver-plated or optionally gold-plated
Shell:
Amphenol-Air LB manufactures the following GCA versions at its Saarlouis site:
(omit): aluminum alloy with nickel-plated surface coating
A232: Aluminum alloy with zinc-cobalt surface coating, black*
A233: Aluminum alloy with zinc-cobalt surface coating, green*
A240: Aluminum alloy with zinc-nickel surface coating, black*
A241: Aluminum alloy with electrophoretic surface coating, black*
A242: Marine Bronze (Only available for reverse bayonet)
A243: Stainless steel, passivated
A244: Aluminum alloy with anodized surface coating, black*
A245: Aluminum alloy with zinc-tin surface coating and/or black anodized (only available for reverse bayonet)
*from MOQ 100 pieces on request
Zinc-Tin and/or black anodized
A245
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 5d
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Marine Bronze
A242
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 5d
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Nickel
Omit
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 48h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Zinc-Cobalt, black
A232
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 48h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Zinc-Cobalt, green
A233
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 48h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Zinc-Nickel, black
A240
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Electrophoretic black
A241
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: No
Stainless steel, passivated
A243
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Black anodized
A244
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: No
Shell styles / Scope of delivery / Accessories
Shells
Number of shell sizes: 10
Shell size designation:
10SL / 14S / 16S / 16 / 18 / 20 / 22 / 24 / 28 / 32 / 36
Polarization
In applications with multiple connectors with the same
insert arrangement, these can be protected against mis-mating by polarization
Number of polarization options: 5
Designation of polarizations:
N / W / X / Y / Z
Type of polarization:
Insulator rotation
Scope of delivery
Contacts are included by default: Yes
Backshell is included: Yes
Accesories
The series offers the following accessories:
- Crimp contacts
- Dummy plugs
- Strain relief
- bushing
- Seals
- Protective caps (metal)
- Dummy receptacles
- Tools
00E (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
00E_DN (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
including backshell for heat shrink boots
00EGM (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
00M (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
including backshell for shield connection and for heat
shrink boots
00PG/ME (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
Incl. adapter internal thread connection
01E (threaded)
incl. backshell with clampand bushing
01EGM (threaded)
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
01PG/ME (threaded)
Incl. adapter with internal connection thread
02 (threaded)
with 4 through holes
for front wall mounting
20 (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
For rear wall mounting
06E (threaded)
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
06E_DN (threaded)
incl. backshell for heat shrink boots
06EG_DN (threaded)
with 360° RF sealing
incl. backshell for heat shrink boots
06EGM (threaded)
with 360° RF sealing
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
06F (threaded)
incl. adapter with external thread connection
06M (threaded)
with 360° RF sealing
incl. backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
06PG/ME (threaded)
Incl. adapter with internal connection thread
08E (threaded)
including 90° backshell with cable clamp and bushing
08EGM (threaded)
with 360° RF sealing
incl. 90° backshell with cable gland for shield connection
08F (threaded)
incl. 90° adapter with external thread connection
00E_B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
00E_B_03/06 (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
including backshell for heat shrink boots
Modification 03: Metric crimp contacts
Modification 06: Solder contacts
00EGM-B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
06EG_B_03/06 (reverse bayonet)
with 360° RF sealing
Incl. backshell for heat shrink boots
Modification 03: Metric crimp contacts
Modification 06: Solder contacts
00M_B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
including backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
00PG/ME_B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
Incl. adapter with internal thread connection
01E_B (reverse bayonet)
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
01EGM_B (reverse bayonet)
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
01PG/ME_B (reverse bayonet)
Incl. adapter with internal connection thread
02_B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 through holes
for front wall mounting
20_B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
For rear wall mounting
06E_B (reverse bayonet)
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
06E_B_03/06 (reverse bayonet)
including backshell for heat shrink boots
Modification 03: Metric crimp contacts
Modification 06: Solder contacts
06EGM-B (reverse bayonet)
with 360° RF sealing
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
06F_B (reverse bayonet)
incl. backshell with external connection thread
06M_B (reverse bayonet)
with 360° RF sealing
incl. backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
06PG/ME_B (reverse bayonet)
Incl. adapter with internal connection thread
08EGM_B (reverse bayonet)
with 360° RF sealing
incl. 90° backshell with cable gland for shield connection
08F_B (reverse bayonet)
incl. 90° backshell with external connection thread
08E_B (reverse bayonet)
including 90° backshell with cable clamp and bushing
Electrical data / contacts
Insert arrangements
Number of contacts: 1-61
Number of insert arrangements: min. 80
(The series is constantly being expanded)
EMC/RFI Protection
Electrically conductive shell surfaces and backshells for connecting a shielding braid enable a shielding effect between the plug, socket, backshell and shielding braid of the cable against electromagnetic interference.
Contact selection
Crimp contact wire cross-section:
Metric: 0.14mm² - 50mm²
AWG: 26 - 0
Optionally solder contacts and PCB contacts available
Max. current per contact
245A at 20°C ambient temperature
Mechanical data
Operating temperature range
-55°C to +125°C
Protection class
IPx7
Mating cycles
min. 500
Locking mechanism
threaded
or optionally
Reverse-bayonet
- Time-saving: Quick locking thanks to 1/4 turn
- Security: Visual, acoustic and haptic indicators confirm full locking
- Vibration-proof: Protects against unwanted unlocking due to vibration
- Self-cleaning: Light dirt is rubbed out of the union nut
Vibration
200 m/s² at 10 to 2000 Hz
Norm / Standard
(The individual components are based on the following standards; the connectors are not approved.)
VG95234 / VG95324 contact system
VG95234 / VG95324 / MIL-DTL-5015 insert arrangements
VG95234 Reverse bayonet locking mechanism
VG95324 / MIL-DTL-5015 threaded locking mechanism
The series is constantly being developed to meet new requirements and tailored to customer specifications.
Technical Information
Applications / Market segments
Power systems and signal transmission in high vibration or harsh environments
Industry e.g. heavy commercial vehicles, welding technology, construction machinery, mining, transport, diagnostics/measurement technology, robotics, mechanical engineering,
Coastal applications, shipping, information, communication, computer systems
Battery management systems, power distribution systems, motors, generators
Industry
Material / Versions
Insulator: Neoprene / Optional: Halogen-free material
Contacts: Copper alloy silver-plated or optionally gold-plated
Shell:
Amphenol-Air LB manufactures the following GCA versions at its Saarlouis site:
(omit): aluminum alloy with nickel-plated surface coating
A232: Aluminum alloy with zinc-cobalt surface coating, black*
A233: Aluminum alloy with zinc-cobalt surface coating, green*
A240: Aluminum alloy with zinc-nickel surface coating, black*
A241: Aluminum alloy with electrophoretic surface coating, black*
A242: Marine Bronze (Only available for reverse bayonet)
A243: Stainless steel, passivated
A244: Aluminum alloy with anodized surface coating, black*
A245: Aluminum alloy with zinc-tin surface coating and/or black anodized (only available for reverse bayonet)
*from MOQ 100 pieces on request
Zinc-Tin and/or black anodized
A245
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 5d
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Marine Bronze
A242
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 5d
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Nickel
Omit
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 48h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Zinc-Cobalt, black
A232
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 48h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Zinc-Cobalt, green
A233
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 48h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Zinc-Nickel, black
A240
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Electrophoretic black
A241
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: No
Stainless steel, passivated
A243
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Black anodized
A244
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: No
Shell styles / Scope of delivery / Accessories
Shells
Number of shell sizes: 10
Shell size designation:
10SL / 14S / 16S / 16 / 18 / 20 / 22 / 24 / 28 / 32 / 36
Polarization
In applications with multiple connectors with the same
insert arrangement, these can be protected against mis-mating by polarization
Number of polarization options: 5
Designation of polarizations:
N / W / X / Y / Z
Type of polarization:
Insulator rotation
Scope of delivery
Contacts are included by default: Yes
Backshell is included: Yes
Accesories
The series offers the following accessories:
- Crimp contacts
- Dummy plugs
- Strain relief
- bushing
- Seals
- Protective caps (metal)
- Dummy receptacles
- Tools
00E (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
00E_DN (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
including backshell for heat shrink boots
00EGM (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
00M (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
including backshell for shield connection and for heat
shrink boots
00PG/ME (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
Incl. adapter internal thread connection
01E (threaded)
incl. backshell with clampand bushing
01EGM (threaded)
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
01PG/ME (threaded)
Incl. adapter with internal connection thread
02 (threaded)
with 4 through holes
for front wall mounting
20 (threaded)
with 4 through holes
optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification BM29)
For rear wall mounting
06E (threaded)
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
06E_DN (threaded)
incl. backshell for heat shrink boots
06EG_DN (threaded)
with 360° RF sealing
incl. backshell for heat shrink boots
06EGM (threaded)
with 360° RF sealing
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
06F (threaded)
incl. adapter with external thread connection
06M (threaded)
with 360° RF sealing
incl. backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
06PG/ME (threaded)
Incl. adapter with internal connection thread
08E (threaded)
including 90° backshell with cable clamp and bushing
08EGM (threaded)
with 360° RF sealing
incl. 90° backshell with cable gland for shield connection
08F (threaded)
incl. 90° adapter with external thread connection
00E_B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
00E_B_03/06 (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
including backshell for heat shrink boots
Modification 03: Metric crimp contacts
Modification 06: Solder contacts
00EGM-B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
06EG_B_03/06 (reverse bayonet)
with 360° RF sealing
Incl. backshell for heat shrink boots
Modification 03: Metric crimp contacts
Modification 06: Solder contacts
00M_B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
including backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
00PG/ME_B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
Incl. adapter with internal thread connection
01E_B (reverse bayonet)
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
01EGM_B (reverse bayonet)
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
01PG/ME_B (reverse bayonet)
Incl. adapter with internal connection thread
02_B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 through holes
for front wall mounting
20_B (reverse bayonet)
with 4 threaded holes
For rear wall mounting
06E_B (reverse bayonet)
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
06E_B_03/06 (reverse bayonet)
including backshell for heat shrink boots
Modification 03: Metric crimp contacts
Modification 06: Solder contacts
06EGM-B (reverse bayonet)
with 360° RF sealing
Incl. cable gland for shield connection
06F_B (reverse bayonet)
incl. backshell with external connection thread
06M_B (reverse bayonet)
with 360° RF sealing
incl. backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
06PG/ME_B (reverse bayonet)
Incl. adapter with internal connection thread
08EGM_B (reverse bayonet)
with 360° RF sealing
incl. 90° backshell with cable gland for shield connection
08F_B (reverse bayonet)
incl. 90° backshell with external connection thread
08E_B (reverse bayonet)
including 90° backshell with cable clamp and bushing
Electrical data / contacts
Insert arrangements
Number of contacts: 1-61
Number of insert arrangements: min. 80
(The series is constantly being expanded)
EMC/RFI Protection
Electrically conductive shell surfaces and backshells for connecting a shielding braid enable a shielding effect between the plug, socket, backshell and shielding braid of the cable against electromagnetic interference.
Contact selection
Crimp contact wire cross-section:
Metric: 0.14mm² - 50mm²
AWG: 26 - 0
Optionally solder contacts and PCB contacts available
Max. current per contact
245A at 20°C ambient temperature
Mechanical data
Operating temperature range
-55°C to +125°C
Protection class
IPx7
Mating cycles
min. 500
Locking mechanism
threaded
or optionally
Reverse-bayonet
- Time-saving: Quick locking thanks to 1/4 turn
- Security: Visual, acoustic and haptic indicators confirm full locking
- Vibration-proof: Protects against unwanted unlocking due to vibration
- Self-cleaning: Light dirt is rubbed out of the union nut
Vibration
200 m/s² at 10 to 2000 Hz
Norm / Standard
(The individual components are based on the following standards; the connectors are not approved.)
VG95234 / VG95324 contact system
VG95234 / VG95324 / MIL-DTL-5015 insert arrangements
VG95234 Reverse bayonet locking mechanism
VG95324 / MIL-DTL-5015 threaded locking mechanism
The series is constantly being developed to meet new requirements and tailored to customer specifications.
Documents
Videos
3D models
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