Versatile Amphenol MS3116F-8-3S connector for geophysical exploration and rail mass transit systems
Product Overview
Amphenol PT, SP, and MS/PT Series Miniature Cylindrical Connectors are designed for general duty and environmental applications in industrial and military markets. These connectors offer high reliability, design flexibility, and environmental sealing through grommet and clamp designs. They are suitable for applications including instrumentation, monitoring equipment, machine tool automation, communications, geophysical exploration, industrial controls, robotics, rail/mass transit, and military/aerospace sectors. The series provides a wide range of options, including bayonet coupling, solder or crimp termination, and various shell styles and insert arrangements. Some models are UL recognized and CSA recognized.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol
- Series: 97 Series, PT Series, SP Series, MS/PT Series
- Recognition: UL recognized, CSA recognized
- Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO/TS 16949:2016 (Quality Systems)
- Origin of Technology: Formerly Bendix products
- Material (Shells): Aluminum
- Contact Material: Machined low loss copper alloy, gold plated
- Insert Material: Resilient neoprene, resilient dielectric
- Coupling: Bayonet Coupling (3-point), 5 key/keyway mating
- RoHS Compliant: Available in some versions
- Finish Options: Olive Drab Cadmium, Anodic Coated (Alumilite), Electroless Nickel, Black Zinc Cobalt, Conductive Gray Zinc Nickel
Technical Specifications
| Feature/Model | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 55C to +125C |
| Operating Voltage | Up to 1000 VAC (RMS) at sea level |
| Contact Retention System | Non-Removable, Removable (Rear Insertion/Front Release) |
| Service Ratings | I, II |
| Service Rating I Voltage (Sea Level) | 600 VAC (Operating), 1500 VAC (Test) |
| Service Rating II Voltage (Sea Level) | 1000 VAC (Operating), 2300 VAC (Test) |
| Hermetic Seal Helium Leakage | Less than 1.0 X 10-6 cc/sec. at 15 psi differential |
| Contact Sizes Available | 20, 16, 12, 8 (Coax), 10 (Coax) |
| Shell Styles | Wall Mounting Receptacle, Cable Connecting Receptacle, Box Mounting Receptacle, Straight Plug, Jam Nut Receptacle, 90 Degree Plug, Thru-Bulkhead Receptacle, Solder Mount Receptacle |
| Shell Sizes | 6 through 24 |
| Insert Arrangements | Refer to pages 4-10 (e.g., 6-1, 8-2, 10-5, 14-12, 20-41, 24-71) |
| PT00 (MS3110) Wall Mounting Receptacle Dimensions | See page 13 |
| PT01 (MS3111) Cable Connecting Receptacle Dimensions | See page 14 |
| PT02 (MS3112) SP02 Box Mounting Receptacle Dimensions | See page 15 |
| PT06 (MS3116) SP06 Straight Plug Dimensions | See page 16 |
| PT07 (MS3114) SP07 Jam Nut Receptacle Dimensions | See page 17 |
| PT08E, SP08E 90 Degree Plug Dimensions | See page 18 |
| PTB, SPB Thru-Bulkhead Receptacle Dimensions | See page 20 |
| Hermetic Receptacle Styles | PTIH (MS3113H), PT02H, PT07H (MS3114H) |
| Hermetic Receptacle Contact Types | Solder cup or flat eyelet pin contacts (MS/PT); Solder contacts (proprietary PT) |
| Hermetic Receptacle Current Rating | 5.0A (#20), 10A (#16), 17A (#12) |
| Hermetic Receptacle Dielectric Withstanding Voltage | 1500V RMS (Rating I), 2300V RMS (Rating II) |
| PT-SE, SP-SE, MS/PT-SE Contact Specifications (Size 20) | Test Current: 7.5A, Max Millivolt Drop: 55 |
| PT-SE, SP-SE, MS/PT-SE Contact Specifications (Size 16) | Test Current: 13.0A, Max Millivolt Drop: 49 |
| PT-SE, SP-SE, MS/PT-SE Contact Specifications (Size 12) | Test Current: 23.0A, Max Millivolt Drop: 42 |
| Coax Contact Sizes | 8S, 12S, 8L |
| Coax Contact Electrical Performance (Size 8) | Center Contact Resistance: 170mV max @ 1A; Outer Contact Resistance: 150mV max @ 12A; Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 1300 VAC Rms (Sea Level) |
| Coax Contact Electrical Performance (Size 12) | Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 1000 VAC Rms (Sea Level) |
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