SECTION 1 EPX® Series EN4644

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Contents Introduction 1-5 Disconnect applications 1-6 Rack and panel applications 1-7 EPX® SERIES Technical characteristics for disconnect connectors 1-8 - Electrical characteristics 1-8 - Mechanical characteristics 1-8 Technical characteristics for rack & panel connectors 1-9 - Electrical characteristics 1-9 - Mechanical characteristics 1-9 Technical characteristics for inserts & contact 1-10 - Electrical characteristics 1-10 Mechanical characteristics 1-11 INSERTS Insert selection table 1-12 How to order EPX® inserts 1-13 EPX® insert arrangements 1-14 to 1-16 Contacts Signal & power crimp contacts...

EPX® SERIES Our Most Important Connection is with You.™ Contents DISCONNECT APPLICATION EPXA product overview 1-26 EPXB1 product overview 1-27 How to order EPXA & EPXB1 shell 1-28 How to order EPXA & EPXB1 assembly kit 1-29 Contacts termination for EPXB1 1-30 EPXA shell dimensions 1-31 EPXB1 shell dimensions 1-32 EPXA & EPXB1 polarization code 1-33 EPXA & EPXB1 accessories 1-34 to 1-35 EPXB2 Disconnect 1-36 EPXB2 product overview 1-37 How to order epxb2 shell 1-38 How to order epxb2 assembly kit 1-39 Contacts termination for receptacles 1-40 EPXB2 metallic shell dimensions 1-41 EPXB2 composite...

Introduction Radiall is recognized in the Aerospace and Defense industries for offering one of the broadest innovative product portfolios for connector interconnect solutions. The benefit of our experience with ARINC connectors permits Radiall to provide customers with a strong and global solution. The EPX® series offers a wide range of solutions based on two insert sizes with a large variety of shells and contacts. This product range provides an excellent trade-off between the number of available contacts and the space used. The EPX® series is completely modular and expandable. The EPX® series...

EPX® SERIES Our Most Important Connection is with You.™ Disconnect Application EPX® connectors (EPXA, EPXB1 and EPXB2) are specially designed to be used in cable-cable disconnect applications and PCB-cable disconnect applications. The principle of EPX® disconnect connectors is that the locking system is located on the connector itself. EPX® connectors for disconnect applications address three main needs: - Compactness: the design of the locking system allows an access from the back of the shell so that connectors can be stacked. Space can be easily saved - Modularity: connectors use similar tools...

Rack and Panel Application In response to the need of system miniaturization and new equipment design, Radiall introduces its new rack and panel connectors dedicated to Line Replaceable Module (LRM) applications. The EPX® rack and panel connectors are intended for blind mate applications. The plug connector is designed to be used in a Line Replaceable Module (LRM) while the receptacle is installed on the aircraft rack. There is no locking mechanism on these blind mate connectors, that feature is part of the equipment interface to the aircraft. Equipment side Radiall rack and panel modules offer:...

EPX® SERIES Our Most Important Connection is with You.™ Technical Characteristics for Disconnect Connectors ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS EMI shielding effectiveness EN2591-213 Frequency (MHz) Other characteristics - Shell to shell conductivity < 2.5 mΩ, operating voltage: 400 Vrms or 500 Vdc at sea level, according to EN2591-205 - Voltage stability (ground block): Maximum variation 4mV according to SAE AS 81714 (MIL-T-81714) - Lightning stike: - 5kA - 1600V for EPX® connectors in aluminium version - 3kA - 1600V for EPX® connectors in composite version MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Mating/unmating...

Technical Characteristics for Rack & Panel Connectors ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS EMI shielding effectiveness en2591-213 Frequency (MHz) Other characteristics - Shell to shell conductivity < 2.5 m Ω, operating voltage: 400 Vrms or 500 Vdc at sea level, according to EN2591-205 - Voltage stability (ground block): Maximum variation 4mV according to SAE AS 81714 (MIL-T-81714) - Lightning stike: - 5kA - 1600V for EPX® connectors in aluminium version - 3kA - 1600V for EPX® connectors in composite version EPX® SERIES Our Most Important Connection is with You.™ MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Mating/unmating...

EPX® SERIES Our Most Important Connection is with You.™ Technical Characteristics for Inserts & Contacts ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Electrical characteristics conform to SAE AS 39029 (MIL-C-39029 type A) Contacts conform to EN3155-076 and EN3155-077 Contacts Contact size Wire size NOTE: (1) Size 5 contacts are not part of SAE AS 39029 (MIL-C-39029 type A). They are qualified by Radiall to 80 Amps GROUND BLOCK CONTACT Contact with wire size Contact to mounting surface DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING VOLTAGE EN2591-207 EIA 364-20 with leakage current < 1mΩ Level Environmental inserts voltage (VRMS) Non-environmental...

Mechanical Characteristics Retention characteristics Contact retention EN2591-409 EIA 364-29 in terminated connectors. Contact size Retention force Ground block - Insert retention: 400N (90 lbs) EN2591-410 EIA 364-35 - Maximum insert displacement in the shell cavity: 0.30mm (.012 in.) EPX® SERIES Our Most Important Connection is with You.™ ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Temperature - Temperature range: -65°C/+175°C (-85°F/+347°F) according to EIA364-32 and EN2591-305 - Temperature range: -65°C/+125°C (-85°F/+257°F) for EPXB2 composite shell and for Rack & Panel EPXB - Temperature life: 1000 hours...

EPX® SERIES Our Most Important Connection is with You.™ Insert Selection Table Insert name should be used when ordering EPX® insert Insert code should be used when ordering kit assembly Contact Size & Type Insert code Insert name Power in Power or LuxCis® Power or fiber optic coax fiber optic coax cavity 5 Total Power contacts DISCONNECT APPLICATION RACK & PANEL APPLICATION NOTE: (1) Only contacts marked with an asterisk (*) are included with EPX® inserts All other contacts must be ordered separately (coax, twinax, quadrax and fiber optic contacts) Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions...