CONNECTORS
MC3 MKII RANGE
The high performance MC3 MkII multiway connectors incorporate individually
insertable/removable optical contacts for easy assembly/maintenance. The
MC3 MkII range has the same removable alignment insert feature as the
MC3 for easy cleaning (which can be specified in either receptacle or plug),
and is suitable for use with most singlemode and multimode optical fibres
with core diameters from 5 to 200µm. 5, 8 and 12 optical channels are
accommodated in the MIL-C-38999 III style connector shells. The MC3
connector range has been tested and approved for use in severe environments.
THE MC3 IS USED ON THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES:
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FIBRE OPTIC MULTIWAY CONNECTORS
ADVANTAGES
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Eurofighter, Laser Warner System (BAE SYSTEMS)
757, In Flight In Service Programme (Boeing Commercial Airplane)
Space Shuttle (Boeing)
X.33 (Lockheed Martin)
Fibre Optic Towed Decoys (IDECM)
B1-B, F-15, FA-18 (US Airforce)
Phalanx, Shipboard Weapons System (US Navy)
AWACS, (US and NATO Airforces)
ECIT - Electronic Countermeasures Integrated Test (USAF)
E FOG M Electronic Fibre Optic Guided Missile (US Army)
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Precision Zirconia ceramic ferrules and alignment sleeves ensure superior,
repeatable optical performance with physical contact polishing techniques
Insert to insert keying assists precision alignment
Individually rear insertable/removable optical contacts enable easy assembly
Easily removable alignment sleeve insert facilitates simple cleaning and
maintenance
Colour band indicates full mate condition
Identical optical contacts are spring loaded in both plug and receptacle to
maintain physical contact even under severe shock or vibration conditions
(fixed contact option available for receptacle)
Simple termination process and tooling
Backshells and adaptors available for most single fibre and multi-fibre
cable types
MIL-C-38999 III anti-vibration coupling mechanism, and tri-start thread
Alternative shell keyway orientations provide protection from inadvertent
mismating
Dynamic ‘0’ ring seal between mating shells provides water submersion
capability
Available with actively aligned contacts for ultimate performance in single
mode applications.
MC3 MKII SCHEMATIC
Ceramic alignment sleeve
Removable
alignment insert
Optical contacts exposed for easy cleaning
Identical sprung optical contacts in receptacle and plug connectors
APPLICATIONS
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DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
All dimensions in millimetres (unless otherwise stated).
To complete part number for ordering see back page “How to order”
MC300E2-½-½½-½½½½
RECEPTACLE
Airframe Fit:
Databus, In flight Entertainment,
Engine Control, Weapons and Defensive Aid
Systems, Fly-by-Light
Ships, Submarines, Land Vehicles, Rail
Transportation
Deployable Systems:
Military Ground
Communications, Telecomms, Weapons Systems,
Outside Broadcast & CCTV
Industrial Control Systems:
Process Control,
Offshore, Heavy Industry Manufacturing,
Sensor Systems
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26.57
2.39
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ØD
A B1 B2
C1
C2
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THREAD E
38.74
46.49
THREAD F
OPTICAL PERFORMANCE
Insertion Loss:
0.25dB typical
(fibre and polishing process dependent)
Return Loss:
-40dB typical
(fibre and polishing process dependent)
Repeatability:
Typically better than 0.1db
(with 50/125µm fibre)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION
(Further detail available on request)
Temperature Range:
-65° to +155°C
(fibre and cable dependent)
Vibration:
5-3000Hz, 30g sinusoidal
Bump:
4000 bumps, 40g
Mechanical Endurance:
>500 mating cycles
MATERIALS
Ferrules:
Zirconia
Alignment Sleeves:
Zirconia
Seals:
Fluorosilicone or nitrile
Shell Materials:
Aluminium; Nickel plated
Aluminium; Cadmium plate olive drab
Aluminium bronze (to special order)
MC306E2-½-½½-½½½½
PLUG
23.60
ØG
ØH
48.16
2.39
MC330E-½-½½
DUMMY RECEPTACLE
A B1 B2
C1
C2
18.54
MC340E-½-½½
PROCAP FOR RECEPTACLE
16.00
ØL
MC320E-½-½½
PROCAP FOR PLUG
Ø3.81
ØJ
ØK
21.00
SIZE/ARRGT
SIZE 19 - 5
SIZE 23 - 8
SIZE 25 - 12
A
36.58
42.98
46.02
B1
29.35
34.92
38.11
B2
26.98
31.75
34.92
C1
5.00
6.23
6.23
C2
3.50
4.00
4.00
ØD
27.84
33.84
36.84
THREAD E
M28 x 1.0
M34 x 1.0
M37 x 1.0
THREAD F
TRI-START
DIM INS
1.250
1.500
1.625
ØG
37.92
44.12
47.35
ØH
27.70
33.70
36.70
ØJ
35.40
41.75
44.93
ØK
36.92
43.12
46.35
ØL
29.46
35.81
38.99
MC3 Mk II Optical contacts (ordered separately)
Optical contacts are supplied with a profile formed optical end face and are
available for multimode or singlemode fibres. Contacts are available in either
sprung or rigid versions, depending upon application. (Rigid contacts should be
used in bulkhead receptacles only). Options are as follows:
½½½
1
= Optical hole Ø “A” (fibre optical hole) (see Table 1)
½½
2
= Cable Type (see Table 2)
Note: for type 00 (
½½
2
) the cable crimp sleeve is not supplied ie for terminating
buffered fibre.
RIGID TYPE
Part No. 455494-½½½
1
-½½
2
ØA
SPRUNG TYPE
Part No. 455500½½½-½½½
1
-½½
2
ØA
TABLE 1 (
½½½
1
)
Note: for alternative fibre sizes, consult technical sales
RIGID CONTACT
Part No. (Multimode)
455½½½-½½½
1
-½½
2
455494-128-½½
2
455494-145-½½
2
455494-162-½½
2
455494-176-½½
2
455494-232-½½
2
455494-283-½½
2
455737-232-½½
2
Part No. (Singlemode)
455½½½-½½½
1
-½½
2
455617-126-½½
2
455617-127-½½
2
Part No. (Multimode)
455½½½-½½½
1
-½½
2
455500-128-½½
2
455500-145-½½
2
455500-162-½½
2
455500-176-½½
2
455500-232-½½
2
455500-283-½½
2
455500-1MM-½½
2
455738-232-½½
2
SPRUNG CONTACT
Part No. (Singlemode)
455½½½-½½½
1
-½½
2
455616-126-½½
2
455616-127-½½
2
TABLE 2 (
½½
2
)
Note: Crimp dies are used with Deutsch crimp tool 451716 (Erma 29020)
FERRULE TYPE
Rigid
455494-½½½
1
-00
455617-½½½
1
-00
455494-½½½
1
-01
455617-½½½
1
-01
455494-½½½
1
-02
455617-½½½
1
-02
455494-½½½
1
-03
455617-½½½
1
-03
455494-½½½
1
-04
455617-½½½
1
-04
–
455737-½½½
1
-00
Sprung
455500-½½½
1
-00
455616-½½½
1
-00
455500-½½½
1
-01
455616-½½½
1
-01
455500-½½½
1
-02
455616-½½½
1
-02
455500-½½½
1
-03
455616-½½½
1
-03
455500-½½½
1
-04
455616-½½½
1
-04
455500-1MM-00
455738-½½½
1
-00
CABLE TYPE
Plain Buffer 900µm
Plain Buffer 900µm
Ø2.5 OD Tight Jacket Cable
Ø2.5 OD Tight Jacket Cable
Ø1.8 OD Tight Jacket Cable
Ø1.8 OD Tight Jacket Cable
Ø3.0 OD Tight Jacket Cable
Ø3.0 OD Tight Jacket Cable
Ø2.1 OD Tight Jacket Cable
Ø2.1 OD Tight Jacket Cable
Ø2.2 OD Tight Jacket Cable
Ø1.5 OD Tight Jacket Cable
CRIMP SLEEVE
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–
455610-01
455610-01
455610-02
455610-02
455610-03
455610-03
455610-04
455610-04
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–
CRIMP DIES
(See Note)
Part No.
A/F
455608
455608
455608
455608
455608
455608
455608
455608
455608
455608
455697
455478
1.64/1.74
1.64/1.74
3.10/3.12
3.10/3.12
3.10/3.12
3.10/3.12
3.56/3.48
3.56/3.48
3.10/3.12
3.10/3.12
2.62/2.72
2.27/2.37
MC3 MkII Backshells for Multiway Cables
(ordered separately)
CABLE TYPE/DESCRIPTION
Multiway cable, with 900µm buffered fibre and peripheral strain relief
Multiway cable, with 900µm buffered fibre and peripheral strain relief
Multiway cable, with 900µm buffered fibre and peripheral strain relief
Multiway cable, with 900µm buffered fibre and peripheral strain relief
Multiway cable, with 900µm buffered fibre and peripheral strain relief
Multiway cable, with 900µm buffered fibre and peripheral strain relief
Multiway cable, various constructions - eg central strain relief
Cable Ø O/D mm
3.5
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
7.0
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Backshells are available for a range
of multiway cables
*
Consult Technical Sales
HOW TO ORDER
MC3
Series
Style
00 Bulkhead receptacle
07 Jam nut receptacle
06 Plug
20 Procap plug
30 Dummy receptacle
40 Procap receptacle
Mk II
2 For OOE bulkhead receptacle, 07E jam nut
receptacle and O6E plug only. Otherwise omitted
Shell finish
N Nickel plated
C Cadmium plated olive drab
A Aluminium bronze
Shell Size - No. of Channels
19-5, 23-8, 25-12
Insert Type:
P, S (S type includes the removable alignment insert
Shell Orientation:
N, B, C, E, F and 'U' Universal
Modification Code
(if applicable) eg connector may be supplied without rear cable seal Code F021
Example Part Numbers
Connector MC300E2-N-19-5SN Procap MC340E-N-19 Dummy Receptacle MC330E-N-19
½½E½
–½
–½½–½½
½
½
–F½½½
MC3 MkII Essential Termination Tooling
Part No.
455575
455801
454483
455170
455574
Description and Use
PC Polishing Tools and Materials
Polishing Dolly
Rubber Polishing Pads (2 off required)
1 off DM Diamond Medium Disc
10 off AF5D Final Polish Disc
{20 off Strips 30µm A1. Ox. Lapping Film
{20 off Strips 9µm A1. Ox. Lapping Film
Flat Polishing Tools and Materials for Plastic Fibre
Polishing Dolly
Lapping Film Set (A1. Ox.)
Polishing Base
Connector Assembly Tooling
Multicure Heater (24 Ports)
Bushes 24 off (Multicure Heater)
Crimp Tool Body 29020
Crimp Dies for MC3 Mk II
Notes
For use with ceramic ferrules
For profile formed polishing
For profile formed polishing
For profile formed polishing
To remove fibre sprig and epoxy
To remove fibre sprig and epoxy
For use with metal ferrules
For use with metal ferrules
For use with metal ferrules
Epoxy curing
Epoxy curing
Used with crimp dies
A/F mm
Cable OD mm
1.64/1.74
.900
3.10/3.12
1.8, 2.1 and 2.5
3.56/3.48
3.0
2.27/2.37
1.5
2.62/2.72
2.2
For stripping fibre buffer
For stripping outer sheath
Temperature curing
Air and temperature curing
6 off each kit
For use with backshells
For strength member retention
For backshell potting
455699
452039
454089
453936
455820-1
451716
455608
455478
455697
453228
454355-335
454355
454257-2
453855
454297
454178
455167
454712
454299
Crimp Dies for MC3 Mk II
Crimp Dies for MC3 Mk II
Fibre Cleaving Tool
Stripping Tool
Stripping Tool
Consumable Materials
Epoxy Kit Type 353ND (2 gram Sachet)
Epoxy Kit Epoxy-Patch (0151 clear)
Syringe and Needle Kit
Loctite Type 932 (50ml)
Omnifit 230L (Contact Adhesive)
Adhesive Type S1125 (2 x 10 gram Kit)
Scalpel Kit
Type of Cable
Buffered fibre
Tight jacket/strength members
Tight jacket/strength members
Tight jacket
Tight jacket (plastic fibre)
Note: *Additional tooling may be required specific to cable types (consult technical sales)
*For comprehensive tooling and consumable listing refer to technical sales
Deutsch Limited reserves the right to alter specification without notice
Castleham Industrial Estate
4 Stanier Road, St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex TN38 9RF England
Telephone +44 (0) 1424 852721
Fax +44 (0) 1424 851532
Email milaero@deutsch.co.uk.
Data MC3 MkII 06/03
