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Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
Series C 16-3
®
Circular Connectors
The Company
Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH is a member of the USA based Amphenol
Corporation. With our own global presence we offer our customers exceptional
technical support and worldwide service in the areas of development, production
and distribution. Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH has a successful history
as a partner to our customers and sets standards for connector technology.
Quality
From the beginning of the development process, Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics
GmbH gives quality considerations the top priority. Meeting customer require-
ments is
the main focus of the product development process.
Interdisciplinary project teams with diverse backgrounds from marketing,
product engineering and production guarantee the development and production
of robust and reliable connector solutions.
Our quality assessment begins with the initial contact to the customer and
extends through the life of the product. A satisfied customer is the measure of
our success.
We strive to use environmentally friendly processes that minimize the waste of
natural resources and introduction of toxins into the environment.
Certifications:
TS 16949
ISO 14001
ISO 9000:2000
General information
We reserve the right to change the design due
to improvement in quality, development or
production requirements.
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This catalogue must not be used in any
form or manner without our prior approval
in writing (Copyright Law, Fair Trading Law,
Civil Code).
This release replaces all former releases.
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Content
General information
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Serie C 16-3
Product description
Order information
Approvals
Coding system
Technical data
Derating curves
View of connector style
Assembly instructions
Shell size 1
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5
6
7
9
10
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Male cable connectors
Female receptacles
Female cable connectors
Male receptacles
Accessories
Shell size 2
12
13
14
Male cable connectors
Female receptacles
Female cable connectors
Male receptacles
Accessories
EMV versions
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16
17
18
Crimp contacts pin
Crimp contacts socket
Part No. system for crimp contacts
Technical Information
Remarks / Safety classification
Summary of Part Numbers
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C 16-3
Product description
The circular connector series C 16-3 has two housing sizes. The
connectors are designed to meet the high requirements of industrial
applications under harsh environmental conditions. The range includes
versions with screw and crimp terminations. A selection of crimp contacts
for hand crimp tools and crimp machines enables a reliable termination
reluting in qualitative, technical and economical advantages. A board
selection of housing styles are available.
On choosing the housing style and shell size please take both the cable
diameter and wire gauge into consideration. If neccessary one should use
the long housing versions.
Main features and advantages:
• Circular connectors for power and signal applications with following
contact arrangements:
Shell size 1: 8 + PE, 14 + PE, 17 + PE , 12 + 3 + PE
Shell size 2: 5 + PE, 12 + PE, 14 + PE, 19 + PE
•For applications in machine tools, measurement and control, process
technology and medical equipment
• Housing are made from high grade plastic material.
•Vibration safe connection by solid bayonet coupling with lock
in positon.
• Cable housing straight or right-angled with various cable outlets
•Protection degree IP 65 in mated position.
•Internal cable clamp or clamping ring provides a safe cable restrain.
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C 16-3
Product description
Order information
Approvals
Order information
Colour coding
Upon request the coupling ring of the plugs and the housing of the
receptacles can be delivered in the colour red, green, blue, yellow and grey.
Polarization
Depending on the contact arrangements the polarization of this connector
series can be varied. The contact inserts can be mounted in alternate
positions. The order number in the catalogue refers always to postition 1.
The postition of the contact inserts can also be changed by the customer
using a disassembly tool ( see page 14 and 17) to remove the insert and
remount it in the required position ( see page 6)
Crimp version
Order numbers do not include crimp contacts. Please order separately
(page 21 / 22)
Crimp tooling
Ask for our catalogue “Tools”.
Testhouse
Approvals
Approval No.
VDE
3964
UL
1)
E 63093
CSA
49932-9
1)
In general approvals refer to representative versions of the connector series. Test report upon request.
Please refer to the „Conditions of Acceptability“.
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