MS
C O N N E C T O R S
according to MIL-C-5015
MS-6/0100
MS
Contents
General Information ........................................ 2
Shell Styles .................................................... 3
Technical Data ................................................ 4
Part number Explanation ................................ 5
Contact Arrangements .................................... 6
Wall Mounting Receptacle .............................. 17
Cable Connecting Plug ....................................18
Box Mounting Receptacle ............................... 19
Straight Plug ................................................... 19
90° Angle Plug .............................................. 20
Straight Plug, CA-F Type ............................... 21
Straight Plug, CA-E Type ............................... 22
Through-Bulkhead ......................................... 22
Accessories ................................................... 23
Contacts ....................................................... 27
Tooling ........................................................... 29
Product Safety Information ........................... 30
Introduction
This catalogue describes Cannon connectors
designed and manufactured to MIL-C-5015, the
military specification covering MS electrical
connectors. These connectors were originally
designed for aircraft, but are now widely used in
many other fields. They are particularly suitable
for commercial applications requiring low cost
and high reliability.
The design of connector classes MS-E, MS-F and
MS-R conforms to MIL-C-5015 D. The new class
F connectors supersede the previous class E
connectors. For new programs only class F
should be ordered.The coupling measurements
as well as the dimensions of class MS-E, -F and
-R are in accordance with the latest revision of
VG 0095342. Wall mount receptacle, box re-
ceptacle, cable connector and straight plug have
the same coupling dimensions. This allows
mating of the different classes of these connec-
tors.
The connectors of class E, F and R are designed
to operate in extreme environmental conditions.
These connectors are completely sealed to
withstand moisture, condensation, vibration and
flash-over. MS-F and MS-R connectors have a
resilient grommet around each wire. This allows
the wires to slide through the grommet with a
minimum of friction. Yet when the ferrule is
sealed and the endbells are tightened, it provides
perfect wire seal through a wide variety of wire
diameters. This seal at the rear plus the interfacial
seal at the front, effect a completely environmen-
tal resistant assembly when the plug is mated
to an F or R receptacle.
Different Classes
Connector classes MS 3106F, MS 3106R and
MS 3108R feature an O-ring under the coupling
nut. It is missing on connectors class MS 3106E
and MS 3108E.
To reduce size and weight, connector classes
MS 3100R, MS 3101R and MS 3106R have no
cable strain relief. The 90° angle plug MS 3106R
has no cable clamp and is suitable for hose
connection. Strain relief for this connector has
to be ordered separately (see page 23). More-
over, construction and materials used are identi-
cal for all connector classes.
Different Designations
Connectors with MS designation conform to
MIL-C-5015 in respect of dimensions and con-
tact arrangements.
Deviations from this specification, e. g. crimp
contacts, other shell or contact finishes, are
designated CA.
Design Features
Straight Plug (E- and F-Types)
O Ring
MS-F
only
Straight Plug (R-Type)
Bushing
Endbell
Ferrule
Grommet
Pin contacts
Insulator
Coupling Nut
Barrel
O Ring
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Dimensions are mm
Subject to changes
MS
Shell styles and designations
Wall mounting receptacles MS 3100E and F / CA 3100E
Dimensions / sizes
Page 17
Straight plug MS 3106E and F / CA 3106E and CA06R
Dimensions / sizes
Page 19
Wall mouting receptacle MS 3100R / CA 3100R
Dimensions / sizes
Page 17
Straight plug MS 3106R / CA 3106R
Dimensions / sizes
Page 20
Cable connecting plug MS 3101E and F / CA 3101E
Dimensions / sizes
Page 18
90° Angle plug MS 3108E and R / CA 3108E / R
(MS3108R, CA3108F/R without cable clamp)
Dimensions / sizes
Page 20
Cable connecting plug MS 3101R / CA 3101R
Dimensions / sizes
Page 18
Straight plug CA 3106F
Dimensions / sizes
Page 21
Box mounting receptacle MS 3102E and R / CA 3102E
Dimensions / sizes
Page 19
Accessories: Cable clamps, Telescoping bushings,
Sealing gaskets, Protective caps with and without chain,
Dummy receptacles, etc.
Pages 23 – 26
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MS
Standard Data
Shell
Insulator
Contacts
Material
Finish
Material
Material
Finish
Termination
Aluminum alloy
Olive drab chromate coating over cadmium plating
Polychloroprene (resilient) acc. to MI-R-3065
Copper alloy or brass
Silver plated, solder pot tinned
Crimp or solder for AWG and metric contact size
–55/125°C
Operating Temperature
Separation Force (N)
Contact sizes
Separation force
AWG
Metric
N min.
–
10
0,3
16S/16
15S/15
1,0
12
25
1,5
8
100
3
4
160
4
0
500
8,5
Please note:
Connector classes 00E / F, 01E / F, 06E / F and 08E are always delivered with cable bushing. Dimensions
of cable bushing see page 22.
Electrical Data
Operating voltage and connector usage
When the connectors in this catalogue are used for voltages greater than 50 Volts and have touchable
conductive shell parts they must be used in accordance with the safety regulations DIN VDE Part 410;
IEC 60364-4-41. This regulation basically dictates that the power source should be turned off before
any mating and unmating of the connector, this regulation does not provide for protection against
electrical shock when mating and unmating the connectors in the live condition.
Nominal current and potential drop
Maximum current ratings of contacts and maximum allowable voltage drop under test conditions
when assembled as in service are shown below.
Contact size AWG
Contact size metric
Wire size mm
2
Current rating A*
Potential drop mV
16S/16
15S/15
1,0/1,5
22
6
12
25
2,5
41
3
8
100
10
73
1
4
160
16
135
0,3
0
500
50
245
0,2
*measured between the contacts at +25
-3
°C
Service rating
MS connectors show no evidence of breakdown when the test voltage given below is applied between
the two closest contacts and between the shell and the contacts closest to the shell for a period of
one minute.
High potential test voltage is conducted in VG 95319 part 2 test no. 5.13 and VG 95210 part 31.
MS Service rating
Test voltage Veff 50 Hz
Air spacing mm
Creeping distance mm
Instruments
1050
0,7
0,7
A
1600
1,1
1,1
D
2500
2,8
2,8
E
3000
4,8
4,8
4
Dimensions are mm
Subject to changes
MS
Part Number Explanation
MS
CA
3106
3106
R
F
18-1
18-1
P
S
W
-
*
F80*
Prefix
MS – conform to MIL-C-5015
CA – Cannon designation for any modification
Shell style
(see pages 17 – 22)
3100 – wall mounting receptacle
3101 – cable connecting plug
3102 – box mounting receptacle
3106 – straight plug
3108 – 90° plug
Class
E – with resilient insulator and integral clamp for
cable strain relief
F – same as E, however style 3106 with O-ring seal
under the coupling nut
R – with resilient insulator and shortened,
lightweight endbell (additional sealing with
O-ring under the coupling nut for shell styles
3106 and 3108)
Shell size
10S, 12S, 12, 14S, 14, 16S, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32
and 36
Contact arrangements
See pages 6 through 16
Contact type
P – pin
S – socket
Alternate insert position
Modifications
A176 – Contacts hard gold over nickel
F 80 – Snap-in crimp contacts for AWG size
conductors
F183 – Snap-in crimp contacts for metric conductors
(Crimp contacts are to be ordered separately
and will be supplied as loose pieces. After
wiring they are inserted into the insulator by the
customer)
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