Characteristics
- High current applications: max. rated current 950A at 20°C ambient temperature
- Easy processing without special tools
- For cable sizes according to DIN 46438 from 25mm² to 240mm² and cables according to VG95218T025/T026
- Contacts for crimping or as threaded bolt contact
- Water pressure resistant IPX8 (1 bar/16 h)
- Operating temperature range -55°C to +150°C
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Applications / Market segments
High-current systems with high vibration or in harsh environments:
(German Armed Forces) defense equipment, military vehicles, marine applications, coastal applications, submarines, engines, generators, battery chargers and management systems, power supply and distribution
Heavy commercial vehicles, construction machinery, urban air mobility “eVTOL”
Industry
Defense
Urban Air Mobility
Unmanned Systems
Material / Versions
Contacts: Copper and copper alloy, hard silver plated
Insulator: PTFE
Shell:
Amphenol-Air LB manufactures the following versions at its Saarlouis site:
GCE:
omit: Aluminum alloy with cadmium-plated surface coating
F8: Aluminium alloy with zinc-tin surface coating and/or black anodized
VG96929:
J:Aluminium alloy with zinc-tin surface coating and/or black anodized
Zinc-tin and/or black anodized
GCE: F8 / VG96929: J
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 5d
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Cadmium
Example image
GCE: Omit
- RoHS compliant: No
- Salt spray test duration: 5d
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Shell styles / Scope of delivery / Accessories
Polarization
In applications with multiple connectors with the same
insert arrangement, these can be protected against mis-mating by polarization
Number of polarization options: 2
Designation of polarizations:
GCE: Normal (without order code) / W
VG96929: N / W
Type of polarization: Shell
Shells
Number of shell sizes: 5
Shell size designations:
16 / 18 / 22 / 28 / 32
Scope of delivery
Contacts are included: Yes
Backshell is included: Yes
Accesories
The series offers the following accessories:
- Dummy Receptacle
- Gaskets
- Protective caps (metal)
- Tools
GCE 3100E_T3 / VG96929 B1
with 4 threaded holes
incl. backshell for heat shrink boots
GCE 3100E_T4 / VG96929 A1
with 4 threaded holes
GCE 3100E_T5
with 4 through holes
GCE 3100E_T14 / VG96929 B2
with 4 threaded holes
incl. backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
GCE 3102E_T16 / VG96929 A2
For front wall mounting
with 4 through holes
Threaded bolt contact
GCE 3106E-T3 / VG96929 G
incl. backshell for heat shrink boots
GCE 3106E-T14 / VG96929 F
with 360° RF sealing
incl. backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
GCE 3108E_T14 / VG96929 E
with 360° RF sealing
including 90° incl. backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
GCE3109E_M1, M2
M1 - with 4 threaded holes
M2 - with 4 through holes
cylinder contact on both sides
Electrical data / contacts
max. current per contact
950A
at +20°C
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
25mm² to 240mm²
optionally threaded bolt contacts available
Mechanical characteristics
Operating temperature range
-55°C to +150°C
Protection class
IPx8 (1 bar/16 h)
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
Vibration
Random
5Hz to 500Hz
Shock
Half sine: 500m/s², 11ms
Norm / Standard
VG96929
Amphenol Air-LB is VG96929 approved and VG95212 (LZB) listed.
GCE
The GCE series from Amphenol-Air LB has the same technical design as VG96929 and is it´s commercial equivalent. However, in addition to the versions described in the standard, GCE connectors offer additional options, such as a bulkhead feedthrough, available under the manufacturer's part number. The series is continuously being developed to meet new requirements and tailored to customer specifications.
Technical Information
Applications / Market segments
High-current systems with high vibration or in harsh environments:
(German Armed Forces) defense equipment, military vehicles, marine applications, coastal applications, submarines, engines, generators, battery chargers and management systems, power supply and distribution
Heavy commercial vehicles, construction machinery, urban air mobility “eVTOL”
Industry
Defense
Urban Air Mobility
Unmanned Systems
Material / Versions
Contacts: Copper and copper alloy, hard silver plated
Insulator: PTFE
Shell:
Amphenol-Air LB manufactures the following versions at its Saarlouis site:
GCE:
omit: Aluminum alloy with cadmium-plated surface coating
F8: Aluminium alloy with zinc-tin surface coating and/or black anodized
VG96929:
J:Aluminium alloy with zinc-tin surface coating and/or black anodized
Zinc-tin and/or black anodized
GCE: F8 / VG96929: J
- RoHS compliant: Yes
- Salt spray test duration: 5d
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Cadmium
Example image
GCE: Omit
- RoHS compliant: No
- Salt spray test duration: 5d
- Electrically conductive: Yes
Shell styles / Scope of delivery / Accessories
Polarization
In applications with multiple connectors with the same
insert arrangement, these can be protected against mis-mating by polarization
Number of polarization options: 2
Designation of polarizations:
GCE: Normal (without order code) / W
VG96929: N / W
Type of polarization: Shell
Shells
Number of shell sizes: 5
Shell size designations:
16 / 18 / 22 / 28 / 32
Scope of delivery
Contacts are included: Yes
Backshell is included: Yes
Accesories
The series offers the following accessories:
- Dummy Receptacle
- Gaskets
- Protective caps (metal)
- Tools
GCE 3100E_T3 / VG96929 B1
with 4 threaded holes
incl. backshell for heat shrink boots
GCE 3100E_T4 / VG96929 A1
with 4 threaded holes
GCE 3100E_T5
with 4 through holes
GCE 3100E_T14 / VG96929 B2
with 4 threaded holes
incl. backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
GCE 3102E_T16 / VG96929 A2
For front wall mounting
with 4 through holes
Threaded bolt contact
GCE 3106E-T3 / VG96929 G
incl. backshell for heat shrink boots
GCE 3106E-T14 / VG96929 F
with 360° RF sealing
incl. backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
GCE 3108E_T14 / VG96929 E
with 360° RF sealing
including 90° incl. backshell for shield connection and for heat shrink boots
GCE3109E_M1, M2
M1 - with 4 threaded holes
M2 - with 4 through holes
cylinder contact on both sides
Electrical data / contacts
max. current per contact
950A
at +20°C
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
25mm² to 240mm²
optionally threaded bolt contacts available
Mechanical characteristics
Operating temperature range
-55°C to +150°C
Protection class
IPx8 (1 bar/16 h)
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
Vibration
Random
5Hz to 500Hz
Shock
Half sine: 500m/s², 11ms
Norm / Standard
VG96929
Amphenol Air-LB is VG96929 approved and VG95212 (LZB) listed.
GCE
The GCE series from Amphenol-Air LB has the same technical design as VG96929 and is it´s commercial equivalent. However, in addition to the versions described in the standard, GCE connectors offer additional options, such as a bulkhead feedthrough, available under the manufacturer's part number. The series is continuously being developed to meet new requirements and tailored to customer specifications.
Documents
Videos
3D models
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