Summary
ACT
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Introduction
Synoptic
Technical characteristics
Part-numbering system
Arrangements
Receptacles
Plug / Panel seal
Mating and unmating dimensions
Mounting cutouts
Contacts and Tools
Introduction
ACT
The Deutsch ACT is a high performance composite connector qualified to MIL-DTL-38999. What Deutsch
Defense/Aerospace does better than anyone else is make wire termination devices for demanding applications.
Deutsch utilized its unprecedented achievements in the area of defense/aerospace composite technology enabling us to
design and produce the latest version of MIL-DTL-38999 connectors.
The superior design of the ACT deliberately took into consideration the connector, its contacts, and the respective strain
reliefs to favorably influence intra-system life-cycle performance and costs.
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Performance
The total performance of the ACT connector is matched by individual components within the system. For example, the
use of composite materials has increased the durability of the connector housing and coupling mechanism to 1500 cycles.
Deutsch developed an extended life MIL-C-39029 contact to meet the increased performance requiremets of today’s sys-
tems.
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Superior corrosion resistance
The ACT eliminates the largest contributing factor in advanced systems malfunction... corrosion, which is the main cause
of mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic connector degradation. Electromotive force differentials between many
dissimilar metals found in connectors and accessories produce galvanic action. The ACT eliminates these dissimilar metals
resulting in an interconnection system that withstands over 2000 hours of salt spray.
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Synoptic
ACT
SEALED receptacles
TYPE 90
4 holes square flange
mounting
Plug
TYPE 96
TYPE 94
Single hole mounting
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Technical characteristics
ACT
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Mechanical
Material
Plating
: Composite
: W - Olive drab cadmium,
M - Nickel coating
: Thermoplastic and fluorinated silicone elastomer
: fluoronited silicone elastomer
: Copper alloy
: Gold
: Crimp type or printed circuit pin (consult us)
: Size 22 D: 44 N
Size 20 : 67 N
Size 16 : 111 N
Size 12 : 111 N
Size 8 : 111 N
: As per MIL-DTL-38999
: 300 g, 3 ms in the 3 axes
: 1500 coupling and uncoupling cycles
Shell
Insert
Material
Flat gasket and o’ring Material
Contact
Material
Plating
Type
Retention
Vibrations
Physical shocks
Durability
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Climatics
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Cadmium plating - 65° C to + 175° C
Nickel plating
- 65° C to + 200° c
As per MIL-DTL-38999
Leakage
≤
16 cm3/h on mated connecting under 2,1 bars
2000 hours, class W as per MIL-DTL-38999
2000 hours class M, as per MIL-DTL-38999
Service temperature
Thermal shocks
Sealing
Salt spray resistance
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Electrical
at sea level : Service M : 1300 V
Service I : 1800 V
Service II : 2300 V
at 21000 m altitude : Mated connector
Unmated connector
Service M : 800 V
Service M
: 350 V
Service I : 1000 V
Service I
: 400 V
Service II : 1000 V
Service II
: 500 V
Insulation resistance (Ambiant temperature)
: 5000 MΩ to 25° C and 65 % HR max.
Voltage drop
: size 22 : test to 5 Amp. = 73 millivolts max.
Size 20 : test to 7,5 Amp. = 55 millivolts max.
Size 16 : test to 12 Amp. = 49 millivolts max.
Size 12 : test to 23 Amp. = 42 millivolts max.
Size 8 : test to 46
Amp. = 26 millivolts max.
Shielding
: As per MIL-DTL-38999
Withstanding voltage
Size
22
20
16
12
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Contacts current Diameter over
Sealed
Insulation sheath
version
in mm
5 A
7,5 A
13 A.
23 A.
46 A.
0,76 to 1,37
1,01 to 2,10
1,65 to 2,77
2,46 to 3,61
4,50 to 5,80
Permitted wire
Sizes
section in mm
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0,095 to 0,38
0,21 to 0,60
0,60 to 1,34
1,91 to 3,18
5,30 to 8,98
For more information, see MIL-DTL-38999 series III
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