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ODU-MAC® Blue-Line – Catalog

ODU-MAC® Blue-Line – Catalog
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ODU-MAC® Blue-Line – Catalog

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Overview: The ODU-MAC® Blue-Line is a versatile modular connector system suitable for medical, military, industrial, and automotive applications. It features fast assembly, modularity, and flexibility, supporting over 10,000 mating cycles.
Specifications: Certified under UL 1977:2022/CSA C22.2 No. 182.3-16:2016 and tested to MIL/SAE/EIA standards, these connectors meet electrical specifications for standard data transmission protocols. A protective conductor termination is required if touchable parts exceed safety limits.
Features: The system supports various transmission types, including signals, power, high-current, high-voltage, coaxial, compressed air, fluid, vacuum, data, and fiber optics. Locking options include spindle, lever, transverse, and push-pull mechanisms.
Product Information: The modular design allows for different transmission types within one connector, with options for manual mating and automatic docking. Frames are available in multiple sizes.
Housing Options: Available in plastic and metal, housings offer different locking mechanisms and are designed for high chemical resistance and mechanical robustness. Plastic housings use spindle or transverse locking without additional grounding.
Applications: Suitable for manual and automatic docking systems, configurations can be customized through an online configurator. Designed for high contact density, they can be tailored with various modules and contacts.
Safety and Best Practices: Emphasizes using correct tools and practices for safety and optimal performance, with guidelines on selecting suitable cable outlets and balancing mating forces.
Technical Information: Detailed technical specifications, assembly instructions, and additional resources are available on the ODU website.
Technical Specifications Overview: Housing is made of Plastic PA6 GF, UL 94-V0, black (RAL 9005), with IP65 protection class. Operating temperature ranges from −40 °C to +125 °C.
Locking Mechanisms: Includes spindle and transverse locking, lever locking with lubrication for up to 5,000 cycles, and without lubrication for up to 500 cycles.
Housing Types and Dimensions: Various housing types include plastic protective covers, metal cable hoods, metal bulkhead housing, metal surface-mounted housing, and metal cable-to-cable hoods.
Additional Components: Protective covers, ODU-MAC® Blue-Line Frame, cable clamp, and reducing ring are available, providing IP68 protection up to 5 bar.
Key Considerations: Sealing material is NBR, with FKM available on request. Guidelines for assembly and optional strain relief are included.
Voltage Data: Operating voltage varies between 160 V and 550 V, with pollution degrees 2 and 3, and rated surge voltage of 3,000 V. Clearance and creepage distances are 2.1 mm and 2.5 mm respectively.
Module Specifications: Insulator socket/pin has a nominal current of 8 A, max continuous current of 13 A, and contact resistance of 3.6 mΩ. PCB termination module is compatible with modules having 5 contacts, with a current-carrying capacity of 25 A.
High-Frequency Characteristics: 50 Ω coax contacts have a frequency range from 0 to 12 GHz, while 75 Ω coax contacts range from 0 to 2.6 GHz.
Technical Notes: Current load information is valid for single contacts or fully equipped modules, with load reduction recommended for connector systems.
Crimping Tool Specifications: Detailed specifications for crimping tools, including crimping jaws and positioners, are provided, highlighting compatibility with different wire classes and sizes.
Cleaning and Maintenance: Guidelines for cleaning and lubricating contacts are provided, with a service kit available for maintaining contact systems.
Rated Surge Voltage: The rated surge voltage is the impulse withstand voltage specified by the manufacturer, indicating the insulation's endurance against transient overvoltages.
Pollution Degree: Pollution degree affects insulation capacity and is categorized into four levels.
Clearance and Creepage Distances: Clearance distance is the shortest air distance between conductive parts, while creepage distance is the shortest path along the surface of an insulating material.
Test Voltages: Test voltages confirm dielectric strength according to rated surge voltage.
Color Code: The document provides a detailed color code for cables.
Voltage Data: The document outlines voltage data according to various standards, specifying test and operating voltages for electrical connectors.
American Wire Gauge (AWG): AWG is a standard for wire diameters, where the cross-section changes by 26% between gauge numbers.
Current-Carrying Capacity: Determined by measuring self-heating and ambient temperature, limited by the thermal properties of contact materials.
Derating Factors: For multi-position connectors and cables, heating is greater than for single contacts, requiring a derating factor.
Specifications: The document outlines the current-carrying capacity of connectors and cables, specifying a maximum load of 15.6 A/contact.
Procedures: Describes measurement methods for current-carrying capacity and the importance of conducting tests to verify specifications.
Standards and Norms: Several standards are referenced to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical connections.
Recommendations: Advises on the use of appropriate handling suggestions and technical instructions to maintain the integrity of connectors.
Technical Terms: Definitions for various technical terms are provided to clarify the technical specifications.
Key Data from Tables and Diagrams: Includes tables and diagrams illustrating the derating factors, current-carrying capacity, and nominal current load for different cable types and configurations.
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ODU-MAC® Blue-Line – Catalog-2

• Universal solution: fast, modular and flexible • Variety of locking options for plastic and metal housings • > 10,000 mating cycles • Clip-in assembly / removal of the modules without tools • Easy replacement of crimp-clip contacts, even when assembled • Wide range of transmission types • Ultra-compact connector Medical Test and measurement Military, security and communications Industrial Automotive ATTENTION: All shown connectors and cable assemblies are defined without breaking capacity (COC) according to IEC 61984:2008 (VDE 0627:2009-11). The majority of ODU-MAC® modules and contacts have...

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CONFIGURE THE ODU-MAC® BLUE-LINE EASILY ONLINE AT: WWW.ODU-MAC.COM/EN/ ODU-MAC® Table of contents

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PRODUCT INFORMATION Your hybrid connection . . 18

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• Easy assembly using crimp contacts, which are clipped into the insulators • Quick assembly and removal of the modules in the frame without using tools • Removal of the contacts from the pin side • Centering, guiding, and grounding via guiding sockets and pins • Numerous housing versions in metal and plastic available with spindle, lever or push-pull locking

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• Transmission of signals, power, high-current, high-voltage, HF signals (coax), compressed air, fluid, vacuum, data, and fiber optic • Additional option for the transmission of signals: separate PCB termination modules for effective contacting in the termination area • Very high contact density via the 2.4 mm grid (1 unit) • Up to 370 contacts per single-row connector • Proven ODU contact technology (turned / slotted contacts and contacts with lamella technology)

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PRODUCT INFORMATION A MODULAR ALL-ROUNDER The flexible modular design of the ODU-MAC® Blue-Line enables the combination of different transmission types within one connector. Whether signal, power, high-current, high-voltage, HF signals (coax), compressed air, fluid, data, or fiber optic are being transmitted – all of the contact inserts can be integrated into the individual connector solution. For signal transmission, there is also a simple contacting option using PCB termination modules. The individual parts are supplied loose. There are various applications possible: from installation with...

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ODU-MAC® Blue-Line – Catalog-9

possible areas of application: manual mating or automatic docking PRODUCT INFORMATION THE MODULAR SYSTEM AT A GLANCE 2 10,000 mating cycles and more wide range of cable hood versions strain-relief plate contacts for solder, crimp, and PCB termination types of locking: spindle, lever, transverse or push-pull locking modules to choose from: signal, power, high-current, high-voltage, HF signals (coax), compressed air, fluid, vacuum, data, fiber optic, thermocouple and PCB termination spindle locking different spindle geometries pin frame Contacts with the clip principle that can be dismantled (see...

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PRODUCT INFORMATION Use correct crimping tools! Never insert test probes into the contact sockets!

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SELECT THE BEST SUITABLE CABLE OUTLET FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL SOLUTION! BEST PRACTICE Use the ODU-MAC® strain relief! PRODUCT INFORMATION

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PRODUCT INFORMATION DOS AND DON’TS BEST PRACTICE Balancing is needed to avoid uneven mating and demating force! SELECT OUT OF A WIDE RANGE OF PRE-ASSEMBLED MODULES AND CONTACTS

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IDEAS Safety measurement solution! PARKING POSITION SEVERAL FIRST MATE, LAST BREAK OPTIONS ORDER ADDITIONAL SPARE PARTS! PRODUCT INFORMATION PRODUCT INFORMATION

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PRODUCT INFORMATION CONFIGURATOR Individual configuration of your ODU-MAC ® Blue-Line connection With the Product Finder it’s possible to configure your connection simply according to your requirements. The Product Finder guides you through the different choices step by step and offers many continuative information. CONFIGURE YOUR ODU-MAC ® BLUE-LINE HERE: GO TO CONFIGURATOR www.odu-mac.com takes you directly to the Product Finder, allowing you to start to configurate your ODU-MAC ® immediately. SELECT & REQUEST OFFERS You will receive a drawing and a detailed offer within one working day of...

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ODU-MAC® Blue-Line – Catalog-15

CABLE ASSEMBLY In addition to high quality connectors, ODU also offers complete system solutions including cable assembly. The advantage is that you receive the cable harness in an all-in-one solution from a single source. This greatly minimizes effort and installation time. C omplete solution from ODU with years of expertise State-of-the-art production facilities with 100 % end testing, high-voltage testing and component testing C ustomer-specific labeling P rototype, small series and high volume production W ide range of standard cables and accessories available PRODUCT INFORMATION PRODUCT...

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PRODUCT INFORMATION THE ODU-MAC® THE MASS INTERCONNECT SOLUTION with ODU-MAC ® Blue-Line modules More information: odu-interconnect.com 16

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Easy assembly and removal of contacts C onstantly low transition resistance F lexibility through easy and fast configuration Free combination of the different modules High packing density PRODUCT INFORMATION PRODUCT INFORMATION

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PRODUCT INFORMATION MANUAL MATING AUTOMATIC DOCKING © 4 TYPES OF LOCKING © 4 DOCKING FRAMES TO CHOOSE FROM Size Tolerance compensation radial: +/- 0.6 mm Tolerance compensation axial: min. 0.1 mm First, select your locking type by choosing between spindle, lever, transverse or push-pull locking. Then select the plastic or metal housing best suited to your requirements: cable hood, cable hood XXL, cable hood wide, RAPID or PUSH-LOCK housing. Depending on your requirements you choose between bulkhead mounted housing, surface mounted housing, cable-to-cable hood, PUSH-LOCK receptacles or recessed...

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VARIOUS LOCKING OPTIONS SPINDLE LOCKING TRANSVERSE LOCKING LEVER LOCKING PUSH-PULL LOCKING (for ODU-MAC ® PUSH-LOCK housing) SPINDLE LOCKING Quick-action locking system with 10,000 locking cycles. If required, the simple front replacement set (spindle exchange set) enables a simple adjustment of the spindle geometry. The spindle locking is integrated in a module for installation in ODU-MAC® Blue-Line frames for housings. 360° 180° PRODUCT INFORMATION PRODUCT INFORMATI

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