Terminates an audio cable in a black thermoplastic housing

A 3-pin female XLR cable connector in a black thermoplastic housing; the 3-pin version weighs 18 g and its patented Jaws clamp grips the cable without screws.

3-pincontact count

FemalePlug Type

Thermoplasticshell material

18 gweight

15 Acurrent carrying capacity

IP40Protection Grade

Key features

18g

Shell weight at 3 pins

The 3-pin thermoplastic version weighs 18 g, against 36 g for the metal version of the same series.

44kg

Jaws cable retention

The Jaws clamp retains the cable at 22 kg to 44 kg, depending on cable material and diameter.

15A

Current at 3 pins

With solder termination the 3-pin version carries 15 A, at 133 V service voltage and 1400 V test voltage.

IP40

Indoor protection

Rated IP40, the connector works from -25 °C to +75 °C.

In daily use

Screwless assemblyThe housing goes together without screws, by hand or with the T2860 termination tool.

Stamped contactsThe connector uses stamped contacts and the Jaws cable clamp.

Pin 1 mates firstOn all female connectors, contact Pin 1 mates first and breaks last.

Usage areasRadio and TV broadcasting·Professional studios·Sound reinforcement and PA·Musicians and DJs·Custom and special applications

With solder termination the 3-pin version accepts stranded wire up to 14 AWG. The insulating plastics carry a UL94V-0 rating and the product complies with EU RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU.

General Specifications
Contact Count (AC Series)	3 / 4 / 5 / 6A / 7
Termination	Solder
Max. Wire Gauge - Stranded wire (Solder)	14AWG (3-pin) / 16AWG (4-pin) / 18AWG (5 & 6A-pin) / 20AWG (7-pin)
Flammability Rating (insulator plastics and housings)	UL94V-0
Environmental	Compliant with EU RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU
Electrical Specifications
Service Voltage (RMS)	133V ¹
Test Voltage (AC RMS)	1400V
Current Carrying Capacity (Solder)	15A (3-pin) / 10A (4-pin) / 7.5A (5 & 6A-pin) / 5A (7-pin)
Typical Contact Resistance	≤3mΩ
Insulation Resistance	≥1GΩ
Climatic Specifications
Protection Class	IP40
Operating Temperature	-25°C ~ +75°C (-13°F ~ +167°F)
Mechanical Specifications
Insertion and Withdrawal Force	≥10N ~ ≤30N
Weight - Metal ²	36g (0.080lb) (3-pin) / 37g (0.081lb) (4-pin) / 38g (0.083lb) (5-pin)
Weight - Thermoplastic ²	18g (0.039lb) (3-pin) / 19g (0.041lb) (4-pin) / 20g (0.044lb) (5-pin)
Typical Cable Retention Force	22Kg to 44Kg (50lb to 100lb) - Dependent on cable material and diameter.
Cable O.D. Range - JAWS clamp (Standard)	3mm to 6.5mm (0.118” to 0.255”)
Cable O.D. Range - JAWS clamp (Large)	6.5mm to 8mm (0.255” to 0.314”)
Mechanical Operations	1000 mating cycles
Materials
Connector Shell - Metal (plating)	Diecast Zinc Alloy; Satin nickel or Black polyester
Connector Shell - Thermoplastic (plating)	Thermoplastic, UL94V-0 Modified PPE Resin, Black
Insulators	UL94V-0 PBT Resin or Modified PPE Resin
Boot / Backshell Finish	UL94V-0 Modified PPO Resin or Machined Brass, Black; other colours available
Cable clamp (JAWS)	UL94V-0 Modified PPO Resin (Black)