PL Series
Plastic Push Pull Interconnects
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When it matters most
For more than a century, ITT Cannon has developed innovative interconnect solutions for the world’s most critical
applications. With facilities in the United States, Germany, Italy, Mexico, China and Japan, each with its unique strengths, we
offer our customers interconnect solutions that are truly Engineered for Life.
In addition to this truly global footprint, we offer highly specialized, segmented industry expertise. We have a proven track
record as an industry leader in medical and industrial applications. This has equipped us with the knowledge needed to
continue to produce the most advanced, resilient and reliable connectors for our customers’ most challenging conditions.
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Drawing upon nearly 50 years of global presence in the medical industry, ITT Cannon represents a
committed partner to medical equipment manufacturers, bringing connector solutions to the
applications that help change lives every day.
The ITT Cannon difference
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Global capabilities & local support
Proven application expertise
A century of interconnect leadership
A committed innovator & business partner
About ITT
ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered
critical components and customized technology solutions
for the energy, transportation and industrial markets.
Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its
customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries
that underpin our modern way of life. Founded in 1920,
ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in
more than 35 countries and sales in a total of approximately
125 countries. For more information, visit www.itt.com.
ITT Cannon Push Pull
PL Series
The ITT Cannon PL Series of plastic push pull interconnects is a high quality, versatile
and cost effective solution for challenging medical and industrial applications where
miniaturized, lightweight and durable connectors are critical to operating performance.
ITT Cannon’s PL Series is a ‘Plastic Latching’ push pull
connector that delivers the ultimate in performance when
it matters most. Available in 2 to 14 way variants, with
durability in excess of 2,000 mating cycles and with 6 keying
options and 7 color codings the PL Series is an extremely
versatile solution for a wide variety of both disposable and
reusable applications.
Cannon’s integrated cable assembly solutions combined with
intermateability with existing push pull industry solutions
ensures the PL Series is the ultimate choice for today’s
critical applications.
Key features
• Innovative self-latching mechanism enables quick
and simple mating & un-mating
• Medical grade quality – lightweight and ruggedized
• 6 keying and 7 color coding options enables
wide customization
• Available in 2 to 14 way variants
• Accommodates cable sizes ø 2.7 to 6.5 mm
• Fully sterilizable – by gas or steam
• Value added cable assembly solutions available
• Intermateable with existing industry solutions
Applications
• Medical
Electrosurgery tools
ECG devices
Catheters
Sensors
• Industrial electronics
• Test and measurement
Respirators
Defibrillators
Dental tools
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PL Series product overview
PL Series performance data
Operating temperature
range
Current rating
Insulation resistance
Voltage
PSU: -50 to 150° C (Standard offering)
PEI: -50 to 170° C (Contact ITT Cannon)
2 to 10A
10
12
Ω
0.6 to 1.2 kV rws
Ingress protection
Durability
Sterilization capability
Certifications
IP50
In excess of 2,000 cycles
Can be sterilized by gas or steam
UL Certified
RoHS compliant
PL Series Push Pull latching system.
1.
The push-pull locking system is
widely used for quick and easy mating
and un-mating.
2.
To mate the connectors
simply push the plug into
the socket.
3.
Once the connectors are mated,
they cannot be un-mated by pulling
on parts other than the release sleeve
of the outer shell.
4.
To un-mate the connectors,
simply pull the release sleeve
of the outer shell.
Exploded view of PL Series
Straight
plug
Backnut
Cable Collet
Insulator & Contacts
Shell
Straight
plug with
bend relief
Bend Relief
Bend Relief for a Backnut
Cable Collet
Insulator & Contacts
Shell
Receptacle
with back
panel
mounting
Hexagonal Nut
Shell
Front Nut
In-line
receptacle
Backnut
Cable Collet
Insulator & Contacts
Shell
In-line
receptacle
with bend
relief
Bend Relief
Bend Relief for a Backnut
Cable Collet
Insulator & Contacts
Shell
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PL Series part number system
Straight plug and inline receptacle
PL
Push pull plastic
Straight plug
In-line receptacle
A1= straight plug with cable collet ---- solder contact
A3= straight plug with cable collet and nut for fitting
a bend relief ---- solder contact
C1= In-line receptacle with cable collet ---- solder
contact
C3= In-line receptacle with cable collet and nut for
fitting a bend relief ---- solder contact
Outer shell material:
G= Grey PSU(standard)
B= Black PSU
XX
X
X
X
X
X
XX
Number of contacts:
02= 2Pin
03= 3Pin
05= 5Pin
06= 6Pin
08= 8Pin
09= 9Pin
14= 14Pin
04= 4Pin
07= 7Pin
10= 10Pin
Coding:
0= 0˚ (standard)
A= 40˚ C=60˚
E= 80˚ H= 170˚ J=205˚
Cable collet:
1=ø3.9mm (cable ø=2.7~3.9mm)
2=ø5.2mm (cable ø=4.0~5.2mm)
3=ø6.5mm (cable ø=5.3~6.5mm)
Contact plating:
2= Gold plating 20u’’
For A3 and C3 type, please order bend relief separately.
F= Black PEI
P=Grey PEI
Back nut color:
0= Black 1= White 2= Red 4= Yellow 5= Green 6= Blue 8= Grey
For A3 and C3 the Back nut is only available in Grey (8)
Receptacle
Push pull plastic
PL
XX
X
X
X
X
X
XX
Number of contacts:
02= 2Pin 03= 3Pin
05= 5Pin 06= 6Pin
08= 8Pin 09= 9Pin
14= 14Pin
Receptacle
B1= Receptacle with two nuts
(back panel mounting) ----solder contact
B3= Receptacle with two nuts,
(back panel mounting) ----with 90 degree
PCB contact
B4= Receptacle, front nut fixing ----solder contact
Outer shell material:
G= Grey PSU(standard)
B= Black PSU
04= 4Pin
07= 7Pin
10= 10Pin
Coding:
0= 0˚ (standard)
A= 40˚ C=60˚
E= 80˚ H= 170˚ J=205
Cable collet:
0= no cable collet
Contact plating:
2= Gold plating 20u’’
F= Black PEI
P=Grey PEI
Front nut color:
0= Black 1= White 2= Red
5= Green 6= Blue 8= Grey
4= Yellow
Bend relief
PL
Push pull plastic
Bend relief
Color:
0= Black
BR
X
XXX0
025
030
035
040
2= Red
3= White
4= Yellow 5= Green
6= Blue
8= Grey
045
050
055
060
Cable n (mm)
Min
>2.5
>3.0
>3.5
>4.0
>4.5
>5.0
>5.5
>6.0
Max
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
Dimensions shown in mm
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