Characteristics
- Circular connectors for signal and power transmission (max. 125A)
- Wide variety of configurations
- Reverse-bayonet locking
- Contact selection: AWG crimp contacts or solder contacts
- Protection class: up to IP67
- 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
Contacts: Copper alloy silver-plated or optionally gold-plated
Insulator: Neopren
Shells: Amphenol-Air LB manufactures the following GCA-B versions at its Saarlouis site:
omit : aluminum alloy with cadmium-plated surface coating
F1: Aluminum alloy with nickel-plated surface coating
F2: Aluminum alloy with zinc-cobalt surface coating, black
F7: Stainless steel, passivated
Cadmium
Omit
- RoHS compliant: No
- Salt spray test duration: 96h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Nickel
F1
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 48h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Zinc-Cobalt, black
F7
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Stainless steel, passivated
F7
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Shell styles / Scope of delivery / Accessories
Shells
Number of shell sizes: 11
Shell size designation:
10SL / 14S / 16S / 16 / 18 / 20 / 22 / 24 / 28 / 32 / 36
Scope of delivery
Contacts are included by default: Yes
Backshell is included: Yes
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
Accesories
The series offers the following accessories:
- Crimp contacts
- Dummy plugs
- Strain relief
- bushing
- Seals
- Protective caps (metal)
- Dummy receptacles
- Tools
3102
for rear wall mounting
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
3102_T1
for front wall mounting
with 4 through holes
3100E
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
3100M
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
including backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
3100N
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
including backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
Form 3100P
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
Incl. adapter with internal thread connection
3100T
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
including backshell for heat shrink boots
3101E
including backshell with clamp and bushing
3106F
incl. adapter with external thread connection
3106E
including backshell with clamp and bushing
3106N
with 360° RF sealing
including backshell for shield connection and for heat
shrink boots
Form 3106M
with 360° RF sealing
including backshell for shield connection and for heat
shrink boots
3106P
Incl. adapter with internal thread connection
3106T
including backshell for heat shrink boots
3106TG
with 360° RF sealing
including end housing for heat shrink boots
3106FG
with 360° RF sealing
incl. adapter with external thread connection
3108E
incl. 90° backshell with clamp and bushing
3108F
incl. 90° adapter with external thread connection
3108FG
with 360° RF sealing
incl. 90° adapter with external thread connection
Electrical data / contacts
Max. current per contact
125A
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
AWG 26 - 0
optionally solder contacts available
Insert arrangements
Number of contacts: 1-52
Number of insert arrangements: 156
Mechanical characteristics
Operating temperature range
-55°C to +125°C
Protection class
IPx7
Mating cycles
min. 500
Locking mechanism
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 when locking and unlocking
Norm / Standard
Shell styles / dimensions based on VG95234 / GCB-B
Contacts, contact inserts and insert arrangements are based on MIL-DTL-5015
(The connectors are not approved)
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
Contacts: Copper alloy silver-plated or optionally gold-plated
Insulator: Neopren
Shells: Amphenol-Air LB manufactures the following GCA-B versions at its Saarlouis site:
omit : aluminum alloy with cadmium-plated surface coating
F1: Aluminum alloy with nickel-plated surface coating
F2: Aluminum alloy with zinc-cobalt surface coating, black
F7: Stainless steel, passivated
Cadmium
Omit
- RoHS compliant: No
- Salt spray test duration: 96h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Nickel
F1
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 48h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Zinc-Cobalt, black
F7
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Stainless steel, passivated
F7
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 500h
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Shell styles / Scope of delivery / Accessories
Shells
Number of shell sizes: 11
Shell size designation:
10SL / 14S / 16S / 16 / 18 / 20 / 22 / 24 / 28 / 32 / 36
Scope of delivery
Contacts are included by default: Yes
Backshell is included: Yes
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
Accesories
The series offers the following accessories:
- Crimp contacts
- Dummy plugs
- Strain relief
- bushing
- Seals
- Protective caps (metal)
- Dummy receptacles
- Tools
3102
for rear wall mounting
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
3102_T1
for front wall mounting
with 4 through holes
3100E
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
incl. backshell with clamp and bushing
3100M
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
including backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
3100N
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
including backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
Form 3100P
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
Incl. adapter with internal thread connection
3100T
with 4 through holes, optionally with 4 threaded holes (modification T2)
including backshell for heat shrink boots
3101E
including backshell with clamp and bushing
3106F
incl. adapter with external thread connection
3106E
including backshell with clamp and bushing
3106N
with 360° RF sealing
including backshell for shield connection and for heat
shrink boots
Form 3106M
with 360° RF sealing
including backshell for shield connection and for heat
shrink boots
3106P
Incl. adapter with internal thread connection
3106T
including backshell for heat shrink boots
3106TG
with 360° RF sealing
including end housing for heat shrink boots
3106FG
with 360° RF sealing
incl. adapter with external thread connection
3108E
incl. 90° backshell with clamp and bushing
3108F
incl. 90° adapter with external thread connection
3108FG
with 360° RF sealing
incl. 90° adapter with external thread connection
Electrical data / contacts
Max. current per contact
125A
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
AWG 26 - 0
optionally solder contacts available
Insert arrangements
Number of contacts: 1-52
Number of insert arrangements: 156
Mechanical characteristics
Operating temperature range
-55°C to +125°C
Protection class
IPx7
Mating cycles
min. 500
Locking mechanism
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 when locking and unlocking
Norm / Standard
Shell styles / dimensions based on VG95234 / GCB-B
Contacts, contact inserts and insert arrangements are based on MIL-DTL-5015
(The connectors are not approved)
Documents
Videos
3D models
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