HBB Catalog

HBB Catalog
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HBB Catalog

Product catalog summary
Overview
Smiths Interconnect's HBB Series connectors utilize Hypertac® hyperboloid technology for high power and quick release applications. These connectors are designed for reliability and performance in demanding environments, suitable for high current handling with minimal contact resistance.
Key Features and Benefits
  • Low Insertion/Extraction Forces: Controlled pin insertion and extraction reduce wear.
  • High Density Interconnect Systems: Compact design minimizes size and weight.
  • Long Contact Life: Up to 100,000 cycles with minimal degradation.
  • Low Cost of Ownership: Durable design reduces replacement needs.
  • Lower Contact Resistance: Enhanced contact area ensures low resistance.
  • High Current Ratings: Customizable for increased current capacity.
  • Immunity to Shock & Vibration: Maintains continuity under extreme conditions.
  • Reliability in Harsh Environments: Integrity maintained under shock and vibration.
Technical Specifications
  • Electrical Performance: Dielectric withstand voltage of 2250 volts DC, voltage rating of 750 volts DC, and current ratings of 350A and 500A.
  • Mechanical Performance: Mating/unmating force of 350N, with a minimum of 5000 cycles.
  • Environmental Performance: Operational temperature range from -55 to +150°C, with IPx7 and IP6K9K sealing.
Materials and Construction
  • Shells and Backshells: High-strength aluminum alloy with protective finishes.
  • Contacts: Copper alloy with gold over electroless nickel plating.
  • EMI Shielding: Conductive fluorosilicone seal.
Ordering Information
Instructions for ordering connectors, specifying options for shell gender, material, size, contact type, and accessories like crimp lugs and heat shrink boots.
Specifications
Details on dimensions for cable sizes and connector types, materials used, and protective finishes.
Procedures
Instructions for fitting insulating sleeves and heat shrink tubes, installation of Band-It and constant force clamps, and tooling requirements.
Standards and Recommendations
References to VG specifications, recommendations for heat shrink tubes, and tooling for cable termination.
Performance Characteristics
Designed for high-power applications with features like 360° EMI/RFI shielding, IPx7 sealing, and high mating cycle endurance.
Environmental and Mechanical Performance
Operational temperature range of -55°C to +150°C, sealing levels compliant with IPx7 and IP6K9K, and mechanical endurance of 5000 cycles.
Accessories
List of available accessories, including contacts and filler plugs, with ordering information.
Tooling and Spares
Specifications for crimp tools, die assemblies, contact tools, and O-ring spares.
Panel Preparation
Guidelines for panel preparation for receptacles, with maximum panel thickness recommendations.
Connector Drawings
Dimensions and outlines for connectors, plugs, and receptacles.
General Information
Information on non-sealing vinyl caps, sealed protective caps, and feedthrough versions.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer about the accuracy of information and the right to modify designs and specifications.
Product Portfolio
Overview of Smiths Interconnect's product offerings, including contact information for sales and support.
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Catalog excerpts

HBB Catalog-1

HBB Series High Power, Quick Release Circular Connectors

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HBB Catalog-2

Hypertac® Hyperboloid Technology Smiths Interconnect offers an extensive range of superior contact technologies suitable for standard and custom solutions. Hypertac® (HYPERboloid conTACT) is the original superior performing hyperboloid contact technology designed for use in all applications and in harsh and demanding environments where high reliability and safety are critical. The inherent electrical and mechanical characteristics of the Hypertac hyperboloid contact ensures unrivalled performance in terms of reliability, number of mating cycles, low contact force and minimal contact resistance....

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HBB Catalog-3

HBB Series Single pole - 5 pole General range info

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HBB Catalog-4

HBB Series - Single pole HBB Series - single pole High Power Circular Connectors Designed for use in high-power applications The Smiths Interconnect’s HBB single pole, circular connectors Series combines high current handling capability with small size and exceptional performance in harsh environments. Designed for use in all types of high-power applications, the HBB Series is particularly suitable for electric drives used in fighting vehicles, unmanned vehicles, rail transport and industrial applications. High currents can be easily transmitted with the smallest possible size: Size 17, single-pole,...

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HBB Catalog-5

HBB Series - Single pole Series [fixed] Front mount receptacle with conductive panel o-ring Front mount receptacle with short lug/busbar contact and conductive panel o-ring Front mount receptacle with non-conductive panel o-ring Non variant (1) Rear mount receptacle with conductive panel o-ring Front mount receptacle with short lug/busbar contact and non-conductive panel o-ring High strength aluminium alloy body, zinc-cobalt olive drab plated High strength aluminium alloy body, electroless nickel plated High strength aluminium alloy body, black zinc-nickel (2) 7 Nominal current rating Hypertac®...

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HBB Catalog-6

HBB Series - Single pole Straight exit crimp contacts Crimp contact size codes Size 17 - 350 Amp connector Crimp barrel bore (mm2) Crimp barrel bore (mm2) Standard, more readily available variants are shown in this catalogue. Please contact your local sales representatives for full range of HBB products or to enquiry about a a circular multi-pole option or about our harness solutions and other p

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HBB Catalog-7

HBB Series - Single pole Technical Characteristics Materials Shells and backshells Aluminium alloy Latch ring Aluminium alloy Insulators - glass reinforced PPS Finger proof components - glass reinforced Nylon 66 Copper alloy Socket wires Copper beryllium alloy Crimp lugs Copper alloy Conductive fluorosilicone seal Latch pins and springs Stainless steel Stainless steel Fluorosilicone elastomer Transit caps Protective finishes Contacts Gold over Electroless Nickel 3 - 5µm; ISO 27874, AMS-C-26074 Class 1 Stainless steel parts Latch ring Crimp lugs Zinc/cobalt, ASTM-B-840 Grade 6 Type C, over AMS-C-26074...

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HBB Catalog-8

HBB Series - Single pole Electrical performance and current derating Size 17 - 350 Amp connector Dielectric Withstand Voltage @ sea level, volts dc Voltage rating @ sea level, volts dc Current rating, continuous, Amps Surge current Contact resistance (EIA-364-06C), mΩ max Insulation resistance, GΩ minimum Data from test using connectors each cabled with 1.2 metre length of 70 sq mm cable. Further derating may be necessary depending on the application. Derating curves generated according to EIA-364-70B Method 2. Data from test using connectors each cabled with 1.2 metre length of 120 sq mm cable....

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HBB Catalog-9

HBB Series - Single pole Mechanical performance Size 17 - 350 Amp connector Connector mating / unmating force (N max) Endurance (mating & unmating cycles, min) Enviromental performance Temperature range (operational & storage) Salt spray (hours) ZnCo plated – 300 ZnNi plated – 500 Electroless nickel plated – 48 Sealing, mated Panel sealing level Test Condition V, Test Condition Letter E (0.2 g2/Hz), duration 1.5 hours

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HBB Catalog-10

HBB Series - Single pole Accessories If required, the following accessories must be ordered separately; they are not supplied with connectors. Crimp lug codes and dimensions Lug for standard cable (suffix –A-68) Lug for fine stranded cable (suffix –B-68) E Important These are special pattern lugs which must be used on all connectors with right-angle backshells. They are also recommended for use on plug connectors with bolted contact terminations and no backshells. Receptacle connectors where no boot is fitted can accept any other suitable lug. Crimp lugs are tin plated (suffix -68). Lugs require...

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HBB Catalog-11

HBB Series - Single pole Lug codes and dimensions for size 17 - 350 A range Dimensions Cable area, sq mm Part numer Lug codes and dimensions for size 21 - 500 A range Dimensions Cable area, sq mm Part numer For AWG cable sizes, see page 14 Heat shrink boots Connectors are designed to accept the following moulded lipped heat shrink boots which conform to specification number VG95343: Straight boot for bare connector 350 A plug Boot for straight backshell HBO-0008-B005A (note A) HBO-0009-E004A (note B) HBO-0008-B005A (note A) HBO-0008-B005A (note A) Boot for right angle backshell 500 A receptacle...

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HBB Catalog-12

HBB Series - Single pole Heat shrink tubes On the following connector types or connector-boot combinations, an insulating sleeve must be fitted to the crimp lugs or crimp barrels. Thick-walled adhesive-lined heat shrink tube meeting VG95343 is the recommended material for this application. Sleeves must be fitted prior to fitting one of the above heat shrink boots. Tubing must cover the entire crimp barrel and seal to the cable outer jacket. Smiths Interconnect pt. no. 350A plug, all options 500A plug, all options with 50 sq mm cable all options with cable >50 sq mm Tubing ordered according to...

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HBB Catalog-13

HBB Series - Single pole Spares and special tools Receptacle interface o-rings Smiths Interconnect pt. no. Conductive o-ring for 350 A receptacle Conductive o-ring for 500 A receptacle The interface o-ring is a service part, to be replaced as required. Panel o-rings Smiths Interconnect pt. no. Fluorosilicone o-ring for 350 A receptacle Fluorosilicone o-ring for 500 A receptacle Conductive o-ring for 350 A receptacle Conductive o-ring for 500 A receptacle Backshell cap o-rings Smiths Interconnect pt. no. Fluorosilicone o-ring for 350 A right angle backshell Fluorosilicone o-ring for 500 A right...

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