Compact ITT CANNON VRPC-12S-20 connector offering 80 percent lighter weight and 30 percent smaller size
Product Overview
The VEAM VRPC Rectangular Plastic Connector is an innovative, flexible, light, and small connector designed to meet the evolving electronic content requirements of modern systems in Mass Transit, Off Road, and Industrial equipment. It offers significant weight and size reduction (80% lighter, 30% smaller) and features a snap-in system with audible mating, polarization options, and flexible cable support. Qualified for NFF 16-101 & NFF 16-102 fire and smoke resistance ratings, it is suitable for a wide range of applications including railway, off-road, and industrial sectors.
Product Attributes
- Brand: VEAM
- Material (Bodies): Thermoplastic
- Material (Contacts): Copper alloy, gold plated
- Material (Gasket and grommet): Silicone rubber
- Certifications: NFF 16-101 & NFF 16-102 (Fire & Smoke Resistance), IP67
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification | Details |
| Contact System | Proven | Flexible contact system |
| Sealing | Flexible | IP67 rating (mated) |
| Fire & Smoke Resistance | Industry Compliant | Rated I2F2 (NF F 16-101 & NF F 16-102) |
| Weight Reduction | Significant | 80% lighter than traditional connectors |
| Space Saving | Significant | 30% smaller than traditional connectors |
| Mounting Flexibility | Yes | Flexible cable support acts as fixing device |
| Polarization | Field Adjustable | Set by cutting keys on plug and panel connector |
| Grommet System | Innovative | No filler plugs required |
| Contact Types | Machined, Stamped, PCB | Support wires from 0.25 to 2.5 mm |
| Current Rating (per pair) | 15A | Withstand 15 amps in fully populated connector |
| Working Voltage | 380Vac/500Vdc | |
| Contact Size | 1.5mm (size 16) | |
| Creepage Distance | 12mm min. | |
| Clearance Distance | 8mm min. | |
| Contact Resistance | 2.5 mOhms max. | |
| Withstand Voltage | 3250 Vac | |
| Insulation Resistance | 5000 MOhms min. | |
| Cable Range | 0.25 up to 2.5mm | |
| Contact Retention Force | 70N | |
| Shock & Vibration | EN 61373 Cat. 1 Class A | |
| Mating Cycles | 500 min. | |
| Temperature Range | -40 to +100C | |
| Salt Spray | 96 hrs | |
| Fluid Resistance | NF F 61-030 | |
| Sealing (Cable Diameter) | 1.15mm 3.8mm | |
| Weights (approx.) | 3 Way: 7.1g (Plug), 7.0g (Socket) | 6 Way: 10.25g (Plug), 10.1g (Socket); 12 Way: 16g (Plug), 16g (Socket) |
| Cable Support Weight | 1.7g | |
| Contact Weight (Machined) | Pin: 0.7g, Socket: 0.45g | |
| Supported Wire Sizes (AWG) | 26 to 14 AWG | Depending on contact type |
| Current Rating (Contacts) | Up to 16A | Depending on contact type |
| Mechanical Endurance | Up to 500 insertions | Depending on contact type |
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