AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS The revolutionary AX series of XLR connectors introduce an exciting contemporary look and feel to the professional audio interconnect market. They are designed to complement modern audio architecture and truly “fit” within their environment. An impressive list of features guarantees pure sound performance in the most demanding applications providing unrivalled value. Features • Unique Australian designed shell and housing. •One piece ground / latch spring design incorporating twin wipe contacts for a direct connection path from mating shell to ground providing enhanced connection and EMI performance. •Ergonomic sleeve design for improved grip. •Channel I.D capability with coloured or clear sleeves. •Oversized ergonomic latch for quick and easy mating. •Leading first mate last break pin 1 on socket connectors. •Chuck style cable clamp to suit 3mm - 8mm (0.118” - 0.314”) cable O.D. with integrated split to allow inclusion after soldering. •Concealed latching point for improved aesthetics, sealing and strength. •Overmolded boot with flex bend relief for improved aesthetics, cable protection and boot retention. •Concentric socket contact design provides optimal contact resistance •Precision machined pin contacts as standard. •Compact 2.5mm2 (14AWG) solder buckets to reduce termination time and material wastage during the soldering process. • Zinc diecast shell housing for robustness and wear with Satin nickel or Black finish. Options • Coloured I.D sleeves. •Clear I.D Sleeve for connector marking. •Satin nickel or Black shell finish. •Single or Bulk packaging. •Gold plated contacts. Ordering Codes We have listed the more common ordering codes in each section. For further options please refer to the part number breakdown charts. Please contact us if you need any further assistance. Simple steps to guide you in using this catalogue 1) Identify the product group listed in Contents on Page 1 and go directly to that page number. 2) Each product group cover page then details information and options available. 3) Refer to the product detail pages and identify the product you require pictorially. 4) Read the product description column for the products standard features. 5) Use variations column to determine your choice. 6) Identify part number. 7) In the event the particular option you require is not listed please refer to the part number breakdown page at the end of each section. 8) Please contact us directly if you have any further problems. 3 ENTERTAINMENT INTERCONNECT CATALOGUE - Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd Telephone 61 3 8796 8888 Fax 61 3 8796 8801 www.amphenolaudio.com AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS METAL SHELL TYPE - SOLDER Features: • Unique Australian designed shell and housing. • Ergonomic stylish sleeve design for improved grip. • Oversized latch lever preserves your thumb. • Leading first mate last break pin 1 on socket connectors. • Chuck style cable clamp to suit 3mm - 8mm (0.118” - 0.314”) cable O.D. with integrated split to allow inclusion after soldering. • Overmolded cable support boot. • New socket contact design for improved contact resistance. • Precision machined pin contacts as standard. • Compact 2.5mm2 (14AWG) solder buckets to reduce soldering time and wastage. • Zinc diecast shell housing with Satin nickel or Matt black finish. Options: • Coloured I.D sleeves. • Clear I.D Sleeve for connector marking. • Satin nickel or Matt black shell finish. • Single or Bulk packaging. Part Number Breakdown: Page 6 Specifications: Page 7 Assembly Instructions: PI538* PRODUCT - FIGURE DRAWING Dimensions in mm (inches) DESCRIPTION VARIATIONS PART NUMBER XLR 3 pole male Machined contacts Nickel Finish Standard AX3M XLR 3 pole male Machined contacts Black Finish XLR 3 pole female Stamped contacts Nickel Finish XLR 3 pole female Stamped contacts Black Finish XLR 4 pole male Machined contacts Nickel Finish Gold Plated Contacts AX3M-AU Bulk Pack AX3M BULK Standard AX3MB Gold Plated Contacts AX3MB-AU Bulk Pack AX3MB BULK Standard AX3F Gold Plated Contacts AX3F-AU Bulk Pack AX3F BULK Standard AX3FB Gold Plated Contacts AX3FB-AU Bulk Pack AX3FB BULK Standard AX4M Gold Plated Contacts AX4M-AU Bulk Pack 4 AX4M BULK *PI538 is available for download at www.amphenolaudio.com ENTERTAINMENT INTERCONNECT CATALOGUE - Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd Telephone 61 3 8796 8888 Fax 61 3 8796 8801 www.amphenolaudio.com AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS METAL SHELL TYPE - SOLDER PRODUCT - FIGURE DRAWING Dimensions in mm (inches) DESCRIPTION VARIATIONS PART NUMBER XLR 4 pole male Machined contacts Black Finish Standard AX4MB XLR 4 pole female Machined contacts Nickel Finish XLR 4 pole female Machined contacts Black Finish XLR 5 pole male Machined contacts Nickel Finish XLR 5 pole male Machined contacts Black Finish XLR 5 pole female Machined contacts Nickel Finish XLR 5 pole female Machined contacts Black Finish Gold Plated Contacts AX4MB-AU Bulk Pack AX4MB BULK Standard AX4F Gold Plated Contacts AX4F-AU Bulk Pack AX4F BULK Standard AX4FB Gold Plated Contacts AX4FB-AU Bulk Pack AX4FB BULK Standard AX5M Gold Plated Contacts AX5M-AU Bulk Pack AX5M BULK Standard AX5MB Gold Plated Contacts AX5MB-AU Bulk Pack AX5MB BULK Standard AX5F Gold Plated Contacts AX5F-AU Bulk Pack AX5F BULK Standard AX5FB Gold Plated Contacts AX5FB-AU Bulk Pack AX5FB BULK 5 ENTERTAINMENT INTERCONNECT CATALOGUE - Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd Telephone 61 3 8796 8888 Fax 61 3 8796 8801 www.amphenolaudio.com AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS ISO VIEW OF AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTOR One piece ground / latch spring design incorporating twin wipe contacts for a direct connection path from mating shell to ground providing enhanced Ground solder tag. connection and EMI performance Precision socket contacts with compact solder buckets reduce termination time and material wastage during soldering. Leading first mate last break socket contact (Pin 1) Concentric socket contact design provides optimal contact resistance Oversized ergonomic latch for quick and easy mating Chuck style cable clamp c/w split opening for the widest cable acceptance range O-ring provides vibration resistance and sealing. Overmolded boot with flex bend relief for improved aesthetics, cable protection and boot retention. Ergonomic sleeve with integrated expansion ring. Channel I.D capability. Zinc Diecast Shell for robustness and wear resistance. Ground solder tag. Concealed latching point for improved aesthetics, sealing and strength. Precision Machined Pin contacts with compact solder buckets reduce termination time and material wastage during soldering. 2 ENTERTAINMENT INTERCONNECT CATALOGUE - Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd Telephone 61 3 8796 8888 Fax 61 3 8796 8801 www.amphenolaudio.com AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS METAL SHELL TYPE - SOLDER PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN 2 - GI NG TI NG PL A CT TA OP TI ON E SL E EV FI NI SH L B PA CK A M SH EL ND ER LA GE CT TA 3 CO N AX CO N SE R IE S PR E FI X YO UT S METAL SHELL TYPE - SOLDER AU BULK E. G . AX3MB2-AU BULK AX (Series Prefix), 3 contacts, Male, Black Finish, 2 (Red Sleeve)- AU (Gold Plated Contacts), Bulk Packaged. C = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Blank = AU = SERIES PREFIX AX CONTACT LAYOUTS 3 4 5 GENDER F M SHELL FINISH Blank B SLEEVE OPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CONTACT PLATING PACKAGING Blank BULK = = Series Prefix 3 Contacts 4 Contacts 5 Contacts Female Socket Contacts Male Pin Contacts Nickel Plated Finish Black Finish Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet Grey White Clear Standard Plating ( Silver or Tin Refer to Standard Data.) Gold Plated Individual Bags Bulk Packed 6 ENTERTAINMENT INTERCONNECT CATALOGUE - Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd Telephone 61 3 8796 8888 Fax 61 3 8796 8801 www.amphenolaudio.com AX SERIES XLR CABLE CONNECTORS STANDARD DATA STANDARD DATA AX SERIES CABLE CONNECTORS VALUE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Number of contacts 3 5 AC Series Contact Arrangements (Front view of pin inserts) Termination Max. Wire Gauge - Stranded wire: Solder SOLDER 14AWG Flammability rating of insulator plastics and housings 16AWG 18AWG UL94V-0 Environmental ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4 Complies with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC 1) Service Voltage RMS 133V Test Voltage AC RMS 1400V Current carrying capacity: Solder 15A Typicial Contact Resistance ≤3m Insulation Resistance ≥1G CLIMATIC CHARACTERISTICS Protection Class MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Insertion and Withdrawal force Weight 2) Cable O.D. range Mechanical Operations Connector shell - Metal Shell finish Insulators Rev 2 - 11/2009 Boot / Backshell Finish 1) 2) 7.5A IP40 Operating Temperature Typical Cable retention force MATERIALS 10A -25˚C to +75˚C (-13°F to -167°F) ≥10N - ≤30N 31g (0.068lb) 33g (0.073lb) 33g (0.073lb) 22Kg to 44Kg (50lb to 100lb) - Dependent on cable material and diameter. 3mm to 8mm (0.118” to 0.314”) 1000 mating cycles Diecast Zinc Alloy Satin nickel or Black UL94V-0 PA66, 30% Glass Filled UL94V-0 Noryl N190 / Santoprene Black, other colours available - see page 80 Cable clamp Noryl N190 Sleeve Noryl N190 Male Contact Machined - Solder / Plating Brass / Silver or Gold (Optional) Female Contact Stamped - Solder / Plating Phosphor Bronze / Tin or Gold (Optional) Not suitable for domestic applications above 50V Approximate weight only, does not include packaging. Please contact us for exact weight for shipping purposes. ENTERTAINMENT INTERCONNECT CATALOGUE - Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd Telephone 61 3 8796 8888 Fax 61 3 8796 8801 7 www.amphenolaudio.com