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AC SERIES CHASSIS CONNECTORS
AC SERIES XLR
THERMOPLASTIC
CHASSIS MOUNT
CONNECTORS
Options
• Solder Bucket termination
• Insulation Displacement Contacts (IDC)
• Vertical PCB contacts
• Horizontal PCB contacts
• Gold, Silver or Tin Plated Contacts
• Bulk Packaging
• Single Bag packs
• Cost effective stamped contacts
• Latching or Non-latching.
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.
This receptacle is manufactured from glass
filled UL94V-0 PBT Resin, and provides a
lower cost alternative to the ‘Z’ series metal
shell. Available in the small “D” or larger “P”
housing or the dual versions featuring two
connectors within a single housing.
A positive latch lock system secures the
mating cable connector. Manufactured to
comply with IEC 268-12 and AES 14-1992
standards. CSA File Number 68598
Features
• Thermoplastic Shell.
• The “D” size housing can be either
front or rear mounted using the same
panel cutout.
• The “P” size housing is the original front
mounting XLR connector.
• Dual versions provide two connectors in the
one shell.
• A leading first mate last break socket contact
is standard on all female connectors (Pin 1).
• Solder cup or Insulation Displacement
Contact (IDC) as well as Vertical or Horizontal
PCB versions are available.
• Latching and Non-latching
versions available.
• Available in 3 contact arrangements only.
• Compatible with all other XLR brands.
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.
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Bulk Pack
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
Non-Latching Bulk
AC3MDP BULK
AC3MMDP BULK
AC3MDPL
AC3MMDPL
AC3MDPL BULK
AC3MMDPL BULK
Standard
Standard
AC3MDP
AC3MMDP
XLR 3 pole male,
D Flange,
Thermoplastic shell,
Solder Buckets
XLR 3 pole male,
D Flange, Airtight
Thermoplastic shell,
Machined Contacts,
Solder Buckets
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
AC3FDP BULK
AC3FDPL
AC3FDPL BULK
Standard AC3FDP
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
AC3MDPH BULK
AC3MDPHL
AC3MDPHL BULK
Standard AC3MDPH
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
AC3FDPH BULK
AC3FDPHL
AC3FDPHL BULK
Standard AC3FDPH
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
AC3MDPV BULK
AC3MDPVL
AC3MDPVL BULK
Standard AC3MDPV
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
AC3FDPV BULK
AC3FDPVL
AC3FDPVL BULK
Standard AC3FDPV
XLR 3 pole female,
D Flange, Thermoplas-
tic shell,
Solder Buckets
XLR 3 pole male,
D Flange,
Thermoplastic
shell, Horizontal
PCB mount
XLR 3 pole female,
D Flange,
Thermoplastic
shell, Horizontal
PCB mount
XLR 3 pole male,
D Flange,
Thermoplastic shell,
Vertical PCB mount
XLR 3 pole female,
D Flange, Thermoplas-
tic shell,
Vertical PCB mount
THERMOPLASTIC D - TYPE FLANGE
Features:
• Thermoplastic shell.
• D type Flange.
• Solder Bucket connections.
• Vertical or Horizontal PCB mounting.
• Stamped contacts.
• Leading first mate last break socket contact.
• Positive latch lock system.
• Coloured housings available as specials.
Options: Solder Buckets, Vertical or Horizontal PCB, Bulk Pack,
Latching or Non-latching, Gold Plated Contacts, Machined Contacts.
Part Number Breakdown: Page 59 Specifications: Page 65
PCB Footprints: Page 66 Panel Cutouts: Page 66
PRODUCT - FIGURE DRAWING Dimensions in mm (inches) DESCRIPTION VARIATIONS PART NUMBER
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D Small Shell
SHELL STYLE
SHELL SERIES
Blank Solder Buckets
P Thermoplastic Chassis Series
V
H
Vertical Printed Circuit Board
Horizontal Printed Circuit Board
TERMINATION
Blank
L
Latching
Latchless (Non-Latching)
LOCKING
MECHANISM
Blank
AU
Standard Plating (Silver or Tin -
Refer to Standard Data.)
Gold Plated Contacts
CONTACT PLATING
Blank
BULK
Individual Bags
Bulk Packed
PACKAGING
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
E. G . AC3MDPVL-AU BULK
AC (Series Prefix),3 contacts, Male, D (Small Shell), P (Thermoplastic Chassis series)
Vertical Printed Circuit Board, Latchless - AU (Gold Plated Contacts), Bulk Packaged.
SERIES PREFIX
CONTACT LAYOUTS
GENDER
SHELL STYLE
SHELL SERIES
TERMINATION
LOCKING MECHANISM
CONTACT PLATING
PACKAGING
PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN
AC
3
Series Prefix
3 Contacts only
F Female Socket Contacts
M
MM
Male Pin Contacts
Male Machined Contacts
SERIES PREFIX
CONTACT LAYOUT
-
GENDER
THERMOPLASTIC D TYPE FLANGE
THERMOPLASTIC D - TYPE FLANGE
AC 3 M D P V L AU BULK
=
=
=
=
=
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AC3MPPV BULK
AC3MPPVL
AC3MPPV
AC3MPPVL BULK
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
Standard
THERMOPLASTIC P - TYPE FLANGE
Features:
• Thermoplastic Shell.
• P Type Flange.
• Solder Bucket connections.
• Vertical or Horizontal PCB mounting.
• Stamped contacts.
• Leading first mate last break socket contact.
• Positive latch lock system.
• Coloured housings available as specials.
Options: Solder Buckets, Vertical or Horizontal PCB, Bulk Pack,
Latching or Non-latching, Gold Plated Contacts.
Part Number Breakdown: Page 61 Specifications: Page 65
PCB Footprints: Page 66 Panel Cutouts: Page 66
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
AC3MPP BULK
AC3MPPL
AC3MPPL BULK
PRODUCT - FIGURE DRAWING Dimensions in mm (inches) DESCRIPTION VARIATIONS PART NUMBER
Standard AC3MPP
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
AC3FPP BULK
AC3FPPL
AC3FPPL BULK
Standard AC3FPP
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
AC3MPPH BULK
AC3MPPHL
AC3MPPHL BULK
Standard AC3MPPH
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
AC3FPPH BULK
AC3FPPHL
AC3FPPHL BULK
Standard AC3FPPH
Bulk Pack
Non-Latching
Non-Latching Bulk
AC3FPPV BULK
AC3FPPVL
AC3FPPVL BULK
Standard AC3FPPV
XLR 3 pole male,
Wide Flange,
Thermoplastic shell,
Solder Buckets
XLR 3 pole female,
Wide Flange,
Thermoplastic shell,
Solder Buckets
XLR 3 pole male,
Wide Flange,
Thermoplastic
shell, Horizontal
PCB mount
XLR 3 pole female,
Wide Flange,
Thermoplastic
shell, Horizontal
PCB mount
XLR 3 pole male,
Wide Flange,
Thermoplastic shell,
Vertical PCB mount
XLR 3 pole female,
Wide Flange,
Thermoplastic shell,
Vertical PCB mount
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PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN
THERMOPLASTIC P TYPE FLANGE
E. G . AC3MPPVL-AU BULK
AC (Series Prefix),3 contacts, Male, P (Large Shell), P (Thermoplastic Chassis series)
Vertical Printed Circuit Board, Latchless - AU (Gold Plated Contacts), Bulk Packaged.
SERIES PREFIX
CONTACT LAYOUTS
GENDER
SHELL STYLE
SHELL SERIES
TERMINATION
LOCKING MECHANISM
CONTACT PLATING
PACKAGING
AC
3
Series Prefix
3 Contacts Only
F Female Socket Contacts
M Male Pin Contacts
SERIES PREFIX
CONTACT LAYOUT
-
GENDER
P Large Shell with wide flange
SHELL STYLE
SHELL SERIES
Blank Solder Buckets
P Thermoplastic Chassis Series
V
H
Vertical Printed Circuit Board
Horizontal Printed Circuit Board
TERMINATION
Blank
L
Latching
Latchless (Non-Latching)
LOCKING
MECHANISM
Blank
AU
Standard Plating ( Silver or Tin -
Refer to Standard Data.)
Gold Plated Contacts
CONTACT PLATING
Blank
BULK
Individual Bags
Bulk Packed
PACKAGING
THERMOPLASTIC P - TYPE FLANGE
AC 3 M P P V L AU BULK
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
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THERMOPLASTIC TYPE - IDC
(SOLDERLESS)
The Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) connector is ideal for Original
Equipment Manufacturers and end users alike and offers an alternative
to our standard solder connector. Connectors can be can be quickly and
easily assembled without screws or a soldering iron – by hand. Labour
savings of up to 60% in termination time can be achieved.
Recommended Cable Specifications: Page 65
Features:
• Thermoplastic Shell.
• Optional “D”, “P” or Dual Housing flange sizes.
• Insulation Displacement Contacts (IDC)
• Stamped contacts.
• Leading first mate last break socket contact.
• Positive latch lock system.
• Coloured housings available as specials.
Options: Gold plated contacts, Bulk Pack, Latching or Non-latching
Part Number Breakdown: Page 64 Specifications: Page 65
Assembly Instructions: Page 67 Panel Cutouts: Page 66
PRODUCT - FIGURE DRAWING Dimensions in mm (inches) DESCRIPTION VARIATIONS PART NUMBER
Standard AC3MDPI
Bulk Pack AC3MDPI BULK
Non-Latching AC3MDPIL
Non-Latching Bulk AC3MDPIL BULK
Standard AC3FDPI
Bulk Pack AC3FDPI BULK
Non-Latching AC3FDPIL
Non-Latching Bulk AC3FDPIL BULK
Standard AC3MPPI
Bulk Pack AC3MPPI BULK
Non-Latching AC3MPPIL
Non-Latching Bulk AC3MPPIL BULK
Standard AC3FPPI
Bulk Pack AC3FPPI BULK
Non-Latching AC3FPPIL
Non-Latching Bulk AC3FPPIL BULK
XLR 3 pole male,
D Flange,
IDC contacts,
Thermoplastic shell
XLR 3 pole female,
D Flange,
IDC contacts,
Thermoplastic shell
XLR 3 pole male,
Wide Flange,
IDC contacts,
Thermoplastic shell
XLR 3 pole female,
Wide Flange,
IDC contacts,
Thermoplastic shell
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THERMOPLASTIC TYPE - IDC
PRODUCT - FIGURE VARIATIONS PART NUMBER
Latching AC3M3MPPI
Non-Latching AC3M3MPPIL
XLR 3 pole
male + 3 pole
male, Dual
Flange, IDC
contacts,
Thermoplastic
shell
Latching AC3F3MPPI
Non-Latching AC3F3MPPIL
XLR 3 pole
female + 3
pole male,
Dual Flange,
IDC contacts,
Thermoplastic
shell
Latching AC3F3FPPI
Non-Latching AC3F3FPPIL
XLR 3 pole
female + 3
pole female,
Dual Flange,
IDC contacts,
Thermoplastic
shell
Latching AC3M3FPPI
Non-Latching AC3M3FPPIL
XLR 3 pole
male + 3 pole
female, Dual
Flange, IDC
contacts,
Thermoplastic
shell
DESCRIPTIONDRAWING Dimensions in mm (inches)
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PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN
E. G . AC3F3MPPIL-AU BULK
AC (series prefix),3Female, 3Male, PP (Dual Thermoplastic Chassis series), IDC,
Latchless,- AU (Gold Plated Contacts), Bulk Packaged.
LOCKING MECHANISM
CONTACT PLATING
PACKAGING
IDC DUAL THERMOPLASTIC CHASSIS TYPE
AC
3F
Series Prefix
3 Female Socket Contacts only
3M 3 Male Pin Contacts only
SERIES PREFIX
CONTACT LAYOUT
LEFT HAND SIDE
CONTACT LAYOUT
RIGHT HAND SIDE
-
SERIES PREFIX
CONTACT LAYOUTS LEFT HAND SIDE*
CONTACT LAYOUTS RIGHT HAND SIDE*
SHELL STYLE
TERMINATION
AC 3F 3M PP I L AU BULK
=
=
=
3F 3 Female Socket Contacts
3M 3 Male Pin Contacts
=
=
PP Dual Thermoplastic Chassis Series
SHELL STYLE =
I IDC Termination
TERMINATION
Blank
L
Latching
Latchless
LOCKING
MECHANISM
Blank
AU
Standard Plating (Silver or Tin -
Refer to Standard Data.)
Gold Plated Contacts
CONTACT PLATING
Blank
BULK
Individual Bags
Bulk Packed
PACKAGING
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Viewed from front of connector.
3)
3)
3)
E. G . AC3MDPIL-AU BULK
AC (series prefix),3 contacts, Male, D Flange, Plastic Shell, IDC, Latchless,
- AU (Gold Plated Contacts), Bulk Packaged.
SERIES PREFIX
CONTACT LAYOUTS
GENDER
SHELL STYLE
SHELL SERIES
TERMINATION
LOCKING MECHANISM
CONTACT PLATING
PACKAGING
PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN
IDC D AND P THERMOPLASTIC CHASSIS TYPE
AC
3
Series Prefix
3 Contacts only
F Female Socket Contacts
M Male Pin Contacts
SERIES PREFIX
CONTACT LAYOUT
-
GENDER
D D Flange
P P Flange
SHELL STYLE
SHELL SERIES
I IDC Termination
P Thermoplastic Chassis Series
TERMINATION
Blank
L
Latching
Latchless
LOCKING
MECHANISM
Blank
AU
Standard Plating (Silver or Tin -
Refer to Standard Data.)
Gold Plated Contacts
CONTACT PLATING
Blank
BULK
Individual Bags
Bulk Packed
PACKAGING
THERMOPLASTIC TYPE - IDC
AC 3 M D P I L AU BULK
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
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Environmental Complies with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
IDC RECOMMENDED
CABLE DIMENSIONS
STANDARD DATA
ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
STANDARD DATA AC CHASSIS - THERMOPLASTIC
Number of contacts
AC Series Contact Arrangements
(Front view of pin inserts)
3
GENERAL
CHARACTERISTICS
VALUE
Approximate weight in grams does not include packaging. Please contact us for exact weight for shipping purposes.
Not suitable for domestic applications above 50V
1)
2)
Service Voltage RMS 133V
Test Voltage AC RMS 1400V
Current carrying capacity:
IDC
Solder
Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Typicial Contact Resistance ≤3mΩ
Insulation Resistance ≥1000MΩ
1A
15A
15A
Termination
Wire Gauge - Stranded wire:
IDC
Solder
Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
24AWG
12AWG
N/A
Solder / IDC / Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Flammability UL94V-0
MATERIALS
MECHANICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
CLIMATIC
CHARACTERISTICS
Connector Shell - Thermoplastic Thermoplastic, ULV94V-0 Modified PPE Resin
Insulators ULV94V-0 PBT Resin or Modified PPE Resin
Shell Finish Black, other colours available - contact factory
Weight 14g - (0.030lb)
Mechanical Operations 1000 mating cycles
Protection Class
Operating Temperature
IP40
-25˚C to +75˚C (-13°F to +167°F)
2)
1)
Male Contact
Stamped IDC-Material/Plating
Stamped Solder and PCB-Material/Plating
Phosphor Bronze / Silver or Gold (optional)
Phosphor Bronze / Silver or Gold (optional)
Female Contact
Stamped IDC-Material/Plating
Stamped Solder and PCB-Material/Plating
Phosphor Bronze / Tin or Gold (optional)
Phosphor Bronze / Tin or Gold (optional)
Rev 2 - 09/2005
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THERMOPLASTIC SHELL TYPE
‘D’ SERIES
STRAIGHT PCB (V)
‘D’ SERIES
90˚ PCB (H)
‘P’ SERIES
90˚ PCB (H)
‘P’ SERIES
STRAIGHT PCB (V)
NOTE: For Dual Gang dimensions
other than the mounting
centres shown opposite
please refer to the
P Series above.
AC SERIES RECEPTACLES THERMOPLASTIC
MOUNTING INFORMATION PCB FOOTPRINT
- CONNECTOR SIDE OF PCB
AC3FDPH / AC3FPPH
AC3FDPV / AC3FPPV
AC3MDPH / AC3MPPH
AC3MDPV / AC3MPPV
AC3FDP / AC3MDP AC3FPP / AC3MPP
AC DUAL GANG
PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS - FRONT VIEW
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IDC ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
AC IDC SERIES CHASSIS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Lay the insulated conductors between the wire
holding fingers. The fingers will retain the wire
if it is inserted sufficiently.
Break the strap off from the wire holder
and the cap. Assemble the cap to the wire
holder as shown. Push it home until the
second snap operates.
Align the wire holder and cap assembly with
the slots down the side of the connector body.
Push together, being careful not to damage the
IDC blades through misalignment.
Ensure wire holder snaps into the body.
1
2
3
4
