AC SERIES CHASSIS CONNECTORS
AC “Z” SERIES
XLR METAL
CHASSIS MOUNT
CONNECTORS
The metal chassis mount “Z” series
connectors are designed for the audio user
where durability, reliability and strength
across a wide range of applications are
important. All AC products are manufactured
to the highest quality standards and will
withstand the harshest environments. This
range complies with IEC268-12 and AES
14-1992 standards. CSA File Number 68598
“Z” series connectors. Although the ground
tag is intended for RFI shielding applications,
Amphenol cannot guarantee its effectiveness
in all cases.
The non-conductive Black polyester finish
insulates the ground tag from the shell and
should not be used in applications requiring
ground contact to the shell.
Note:
A ground tag is standard on all AC
Simple steps to guide you
in using this catalogue
1) Identify the product group listed in
Contents on page 1 and go directly to
that page number.
2) Each product group cover page then details
information and options available.
3) Refer to the product detail pages and identify
the product you require pictorially.
4) Read the product description column for the
products standard features.
5) Use variations column to determine
your choice.
6) Identify part number.
7) In the event the particular option you require
is not listed please refer to the part number
breakdown page at the end of each section.
8) Please contact us directly if you have any
further problems.
Features
• The “D” size housing can be either front or
rear mounted using the same panel cutout.
• The “P” size housing is the original wide
flange front mounting XLR connector. “PN”
is the original narrow flange front mounting
male connector.
• A leading first mate last break socket contact
is standard on all female connectors (Pin 1).
• Solder cup or Vertical PCB versions.
• Connectors are fitted with a grounding
system for RFI shielding applications.
• Available in 3, 4, 5, 6A and 7
contact arrangements.
• Compatible with all other XLR brands.
Ordering Codes
We have listed the more common ordering
codes in each section. For further options
please refer to the part number breakdown
charts. Please contact us if you need any
further assistance.
Options
• Solder Bucket termination
• Vertical PCB contacts
• Zinc Diecast Shell - Satin Nickel Finish
• Zinc Diecast Shell - Black Polyester Finish
• Gold, Silver or Tin Plated Contacts
• Bulk Packaging
• Single Bag packs
• Precision machined contacts
• Cost effective stamped contacts on 3 pole
• Latchless versions (Non-Latching)
(Female only)
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AC SERIES CHASSIS CONNECTORS
METAL D TYPE FLANGE
- SOLDER AND PCB
Features:
• Zinc Diecast Shell.
• D size housing can be front or rear mounted using the same panel cutout.
• Solder Bucket connections.
• Vertical PCB mounting (not available in 4 contact female).
• Precision machined or Stamped contacts (3 pin only).
• Leading first mate last break socket contact.
• Positive latch lock system.
Options:
Stamped contacts (3 contact only), Gold plated contacts,
Vertical PCB contacts, Black finish, Non-Latching (Female only), Bulk Pack.
Part Number Breakdown: page 31
Specifications: page 32
PCB Footprints: page 33
Panel Cutouts: page 33
PRODUCT - FIGURE
DRAWING
Dimensions in mm (inches)
DESCRIPTION
XLR 3 pole male,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Nickel Finish
VARIATIONS
Standard
PART NUMBER
AC3MMDZ
Gold Plated Contacts AC3MMDZ-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3MMDZV
AC3MMDZ BULK
AC3MMDZB
XLR 3 pole male,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC3MMDZB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3MMDZVB
AC3MMDZB BULK
AC3MDZ
XLR 3 pole male,
D Flange,
Stamped contacts,
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC3MDZ-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3MDZV
AC3MDZ BULK
AC3MDZB
XLR 3 pole male,
D Flange,
Stamped contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC3MDZB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3MDZVB
AC3MDZB BULK
AC3FDZ
XLR 3 pole female,
D Flange,
Stamped contacts,
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC3FDZ-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3FDZV
AC3FDZ BULK
AC3FDZB
XLR 3 pole female,
D Flange,
Stamped contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC3FDZB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3FDZVB
AC3FDZB BULK
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AC SERIES CHASSIS CONNECTORS
METAL D TYPE FLANGE
PRODUCT - FIGURE
DRAWING
Dimensions in mm (inches)
DESCRIPTION
XLR 4 pole male,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Nickel Finish
VARIATIONS
Standard
PART NUMBER
AC4MDZ
Gold Plated Contacts AC4MDZ-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC4MDZV
AC4MDZ BULK
AC4MDZB
XLR 4 pole male,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC4MDZB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC4MDZVB
AC4MDZB BULK
AC4FDZ
XLR 4 pole female,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC4FDZ-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC4FDZV
AC4FDZ BULK
AC4FDZB
XLR 4 pole female,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC4FDZB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC4FDZVB
AC4FDZB BULK
AC5MDZ
XLR 5 pole male,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC5MDZ-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC5MDZV
AC5MDZ BULK
AC5MDZB
XLR 5 pole male,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC5MDZB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC5MDZVB
AC5MDZB BULK
AC5FDZ
XLR 5 pole female,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC5FDZ-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC5FDZV
AC5FDZ BULK
AC5FDZB
XLR 5 pole female,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC5FDZB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC5FDZVB
AC5FDZB BULK
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AC SERIES CHASSIS CONNECTORS
METAL D TYPE FLANGE
PRODUCT - FIGURE
DRAWING
Dimensions in mm (inches)
DESCRIPTION
XLR 6A pole male,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Nickel Finish
VARIATIONS
Standard
PART NUMBER
AC6AMDZ
Gold Plated Contacts AC6AMDZ-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC6AMDZV
AC6AMDZ BULK
AC6AMDZB
XLR 6A pole male,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC6AMDZB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC6AMDZVB
AC6AMDZB BULK
AC6AFDZ
XLR 6A pole female,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC6AFDZ-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC6AFDZV
AC6AFDZ BULK
AC6AFDZB
XLR 6A pole female,
D Flange,
Machined contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC6AFDZB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC6AFDZVB
AC6AFDZB BULK
AC7MDZ
XLR 7 pole male,
D Flange,
Gold Plated
Machined contacts,
Nickel Finish
Standard
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC7MDZV
AC7MDZ BULK
AC7MDZB
XLR 7 pole male,
D Flange,
Gold Plated
Machined contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC7MDZVB
AC7MDZB BULK
AC7FDZ
XLR 7 pole female,
D Flange,
Gold Plated
Machined contacts,
Nickel Finish
Standard
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC7FDZV
AC7FDZ BULK
AC7FDZB
XLR 7 pole female,
D Flange,
Gold Plated
Machined contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC7FDZVB
AC7FDZB BULK
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AC SERIES CHASSIS CONNECTORS
METAL P TYPE FLANGE
- SOLDER AND PCB
Features:
• Zinc Diecast shell.
• The P size housing is the original wide flange front mounting XLR
connector. PN is the original narrow, front mounting male connector.
• Solder Bucket connections.
• Vertical PCB mounting.
• Precision Machined or Stamped contacts (3 pin only).
• Leading first mate last break socket contact.
• Positive latch lock system.
Options:
Stamped contacts (3 contact only), Gold plated contacts,
Vertical PCB contacts, Black Finish, Non-Latching (Female only),
Bulk Pack.
Part Number Breakdown: page 31
PCB Footprints: page 33
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PRODUCT - FIGURE
DRAWING
Dimensions in mm (inches)
Specifications: page 32
Panel Cutouts: ppage
PART NUMBER
AC3MMPNZ
DESCRIPTION
XLR 3 pole male, Nar-
row flange,
Machined contacts,
Nickel Finish
VARIATIONS
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC3MMPNZ-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3MMPNZV
AC3MMPNZ BULK
AC3MMPNZB
XLR 3 pole male, Nar-
row flange,
Machined contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC3MMPNZB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3MMPNZVB
AC3MMPNZB BULK
AC3MPNZ
XLR 3 pole male, Nar-
row flange,
Stamped contacts,
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC3MPNZ-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3MPNZV
AC3MPNZ BULK
AC3MPNZB
XLR 3 pole male, Nar-
row flange,
Stamped contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC3MPNZB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3MPNZVB
AC3MPNZB BULK
AC3MMP
XLR 3 pole male,
Wide flange,
Machined contacts,
Nickel Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC3MMP-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3MMPV
AC3MMP BULK
AC3MMPB
XLR 3 pole male,
Wide flange,
Machined contacts,
Black Finish
Standard
Gold Plated Contacts AC3MMPB-AU
Vertical PCB
Bulk Pack
AC3MMPVB
AC3MMPB BULK
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