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CONNECTORS
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Q G Audio Connector Series
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A, AA, AAA Cord Style Series
Switchcraft offers a wide range of
cord style XLR connectors.
The A Series features a dual
pressure plate strain relief mechanism
to securely fasten the connector to
the cable. The A Series is also available
with FAS-DISCONNECT detent.
A*M
AA*FB
The AA Series features a 1-piece
strain relief mechanism that clamps
onto the outer jacket of the cable.
The AAA Series features a twist-on
handle with a built-in strain relief
mechanism and a pre-loaded insert.
The new R Series offers the same
strain relief system as the AAA Series.
AAA*FPBAUZ
AAA*MPZ
Specifications
Electrical
Contact Resistance: 50 milliohm
maximum, per pole
Current Rating @ 125VAC:
3 pole - 15A, 4 pole -10A,
5 & 6 pole - 7.5A, 7 pole - 5A
Insulation Resistance: 1,000 MW,
minimum
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:
1,000 V (rms)
Resists tarnishing, and provides
excellent electrical conductivity.
Gold is available.
Latch lock: High strength die cast zinc
Multi-finger cable clamp and rubber
gasket: TPR (Thermoplastic
plastic & rubber)
Flex Relief: TPR (Thermoplastic rubber)
Ordering Information
Capacitance: )3pF between pins
and )6 pF between pins and
shell, maximum
Pins/
Part Number
A*F, A*M
Style Finish Contacts Notes
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Silver
Silver
Gold
Standard Cable Clamp
Standard Cable Clamp
Standard Cable Clamp
A*FB, A*MB
Mechanical
A*FBAU, A*MBAU
A*FL, A*ML
Insertion/Withdrawal Forces:
10 lbs. maximum, 8 lbs. nominal/
7 lbs. maximum, 5 lbs. nominal
Silver
Standard cable clamp,
large flex relief
AA*F, AA*M
Cord
Cord
Cord
Cord
Nickel
Black
Black
Nickel
Silver
Silver
Gold
One piece cable clamp
One piece cable clamp
One piece cable clamp
Materials
Shell: Die-Cast zinc with nickel
finish or black chrome
AA*FB, AA*MB
AA*FBAU, AA*MBAU
AA*FL, AA*ML
Silver
One piece cable clamp,
large flex relief
Handle: Die cast with nickel finish
or black chrome. Also black
thermoplastic handle available
O Ring: TPR (Thermoplastic rubber).
Insert Insulation: Molded
thermoplastic
Socket Contacts: Silver plated
copper alloy tarnish resistant;
bifurcated on 3 and 4 contact
types. Gold is available.
AAA*FZ, AAA*MZ
Cord
Cord
Nickel
Black
Silver
Silver
Twist-on metal handle
Twist-on metal handle
AAA*FBZ, AAA*MBZ
AAA*FBAUZ,
AAA*MBAUZ
Cord
Cord
Black
Nickel
Black
Gold
Twist-on metal handle
Twist-on plastic handle
Twist-on plastic handle
AAA*FPZ, AAA*MPZ
Silver
Silver
AAA*FPBZ, AAA*MPBZ Cord
AAA*FPBAUZ,
AAA*MPBAUZ
Cord
Black
Gold
Twist-on plastic handle
* Available 3 - 7 pins or contacts
Pin Contacts: Silver plated
copper alloy.
See Page 56 for
Mechanical Drawings
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