Product Data Sheet
®
Amphenol Pre-Earth/FMLB Connectors
No. 187
Amphenol® Pre-Earth/First Mate Last Break
Connectors are designed for applications
where a protective circuit from the ground
contact to the shell is a safety requirement.
These connectors provide a path for any stray
voltage to be shunted to a safe ground avoid-
ing harm to the operator and the voltage sen-
sitive equipment.
Pre-Earth (ground) contact mates first and
provides safety from voltage outputs -
protects operators and sensitive circuits.
Amphenol’s DL Series Pre-Earth/FMLB
connectors are certified to European safety
standards for use in the factory automa-
tion, machine tool and process control
applications. This series is certified to be
CE compliant and is tested in accordance
with DIN VDE 0627 by the TUV Product
Service GMBH.
Contact is grounded
to the shell.
DL Series connectors employ shells and
inserts to MIL-C-5015 styles and arrange-
Features of Amphenol® DL Series Connectors:
ments. They utilize solder cup contacts and
• MIL-C-5015 dimensions and performance where applicable.
aluminum shells. When mated, these con-
• Conformity with European safety standards (DIN VDE 0627 and
nectors meet Class IP67 protection against
certified through TUV Product Service GMBH) in the approved insert
water and dust.
arrangement. (See current available arrangements on next page)
• Offered in shell styles: 3102A box mount, 3106A straight plug, 3108A
The FMLB function of these connectors is
achieved during the mating cycle of plug
90 degree plug.
• Intermateable with MS 5015 and 97 Series styles.
• Class IP67 protection in the mated condition.
• Main joint gasket between plug and receptacle shells provides
superior moisture sealing.
and receptacle, when the longer socket
contact in the plug makes electrical
engagement prior to the mating of the bal-
ance of the contacts. Potential harm to
electronic circuits is circumvented.
• Pre-earth (ground contact) design.
• First mate, last break capability.
• Standard plating is black zinc alloy. Green zinc plating is an available
option.
Notice: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest Amphenol Corporation Sales Office for the latest specifications. All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but
are presented without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied. Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent
infringement and are not recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required. Specifications are typical and may not apply to all connectors.
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Printed in U.S.A. QG 1/2001
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