High Power Connector Series
High Power Connector Series
Amphenol Ltd combines the benefits of field proven Mil-DTL-38999 Series III circular connectors
with hyperbolic contacts that extend the boundaries of high power connector technology. Designed
to meet the latest military and industrial specifications and stringent safety requirements,
WPTV 38999 connectors are being utilised across a wide range of critical power applications.
Amphenol is the foremost manufacturer of both connectors
and interconnect systems specifically for applications within
military, aerospace and industrial markets.
As such, Amphenol has recognised a distinct trend towards
increasing power and voltage requirements within a range
of applications including military and electric drive vehicles,
aircraft handling and military base station installations.
High reliability applications including vehicular, aerospace,
industrial, automation, mining, offshore and other harsh
environments can all be addressed using the WPTV 38999
which is derived from the standard MIL-DTL-38999 series
originally designed by Amphenol. Critical features of this
series including six unique keyways, an anti-decoupling
mechanism, superior EMI performance, Tri-Start thread,
500 hrs Salt Spray endurance, GVA Compliance and high
vibration tolerance.
The modular, easy to install WPTV 38999 Series of
connectors provide IP2X finger protection on both plugs and
receptacles in addition to being fully IP69K sealed against
ingress of dust and moisture. Flange Mount, Jam Nut or
Inline standard connections with either straight or right
angled EMC backshells are offered with single pole, high
reliability, low contact resistance RADSOK
®
contacts giving
durability beyond 500 mating cycles.
The use of RADSOK
®
contacts creates an electrical
interface that exceeds typical interconnect requirements
via a hyperbolic socket contact construction. RADSOK
®
distributes normal forces over a high percentage of the
mating surface to ensure a smooth and even engagement
force with exceptionally high performance under vibration.
WPTV 38999 connectors are available in a variety of shell
materials including Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Stainless
Steel and Aluminium Bronze; in a variety of plating finishes
including Amphenol’s environmental award winning
RoHS compliant Black Zinc Nickel, Electroless Nickel
and Olive Drab Cadmium; and equipped with a variety of
contact termination styles including crimp, busbar and lug
termination. In addition, Amphenol is able to offer a full
range of custom configurations to allow breakaway, through-
bulkhead or push-pull functionality.
Amphenol also offers a full design and manufacturing
service utilising standard WPTV 38999 connectors in
traditionally built cable harnesses or low-profile overmoulded
configurations up to 1000A capacity.
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WPTV
WPTV
WPTV
WPTV
WPTV
WPTV
WPTV
WPTV
WPTV
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terminology
backshell options
mating options
part numbering
performance information
keyway orientations
backshell exit-angle
contact information chart
de-rating chart
crimp contact chart
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Plugs
Table of styles
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Inline Plug
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Inline Plug
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Inline Plug
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Inline Plug
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Inline Plug
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Inline Plug
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–
–
Locking Ring Only, Crimp Termination
Locking Ring Only, Threaded Post Termination
Locking Ring Only, Flat Tail Termination
Locking Ring Only, Tapped Hole Termination
Straight Backshell, Crimp Termination
90˚ Backshell, Crimp Termination
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Receptacles
Table of styles
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Wall Mount Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Crimp Termination
00
Wall Mount Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Threaded Post Termination
00
Wall Mount Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Flat Tail Termination
00
Wall Mount Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Tapped Hole Termination
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Wall Mount Receptacle – Straight Backshell, Crimp Termination
00
Wall Mount Receptacle – 90˚ Backshell, Crimp Termination
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Inline Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Crimp Termination
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Inline Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Threaded Post Termination
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Inline Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Flat Tail Termination
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Inline Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Tapped Hole Termination
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Inline Receptacle – Straight Backshell, Crimp Termination
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Inline Receptacle – 90˚ Backshell, Crimp Termination
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Jam Nut Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Crimp Termination
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Jam Nut Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Threaded Post Termination
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Jam Nut Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Flat Tail Termination
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Jam Nut Receptacle – Locking Ring Only, Tapped Hole Termination
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Jam Nut Receptacle – Straight Backshell, Crimp Termination
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Jam Nut Receptacle – 90˚ Backshell, Crimp Termination
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Accessories
Table of styles
Cap assembly part numbering
PC
Metal cap assembly for plugs
PC-LZ
Polymer cap assembly for plugs
RC
Metal cap assembly for receptacles
RC-LZ
Polymer cap assembly for receptacles
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Installation
Guide to installation instructions
Panel cutout data
Backshell dimensions
Tooling
Torque fixtures
Castellated panel nut
Range extensions
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WPTV 38999 terminology
WPTV 38999 terminology
Coupling ring
Right angle backshell
Backshell insulator
Crimp lug
Insulator
IP 2X finger protection
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WPTV 38999 backshell options
Locking ring only
Straight backshell
90˚ backshell
Backshell and mating options
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WPTV 38999 mating options
WPTV-00XXXX-XXX-XX
Receptacle – Wall mount style
WPTV-06XXXX-XXX-XX
Plug
WPTV-01XXXX-XXX-XX
Receptacle – In-line style
WPTV-07XXXX-XXX-XX
Receptacle – Jam nut style
