Bridges a male and a female XLR end

An inline connector with a 3-pin male XLR at one end and a 3-pin female XLR at the other, joining two cables end to end to extend the line. It uses the AC Series contact structure.

3-pincontact count

Male – FemalePlug Type

15 Acurrent carrying capacity

133 Vservice voltage

IP40Protection Grade

Key features

End configurationOne end carries a 3-pin male XLR contact, the other a 3-pin female XLR contact.

Electrical ratingsThe 3-contact version carries 15 A, with 133 V service voltage and 1400 V test voltage.

Contact resistanceTypical contact resistance is ≤3 mΩ and insulation resistance ≥1 GΩ.

Operating conditionsRated IP40, it works from -25 °C to +75 °C.

Service lifeThe contacts are rated for 1000 mating cycles.

ComplianceThe insulating plastics carry a UL94V-0 rating and the product complies with EU RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU.

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

General Characteristics

Number of Contacts

AC Series Contact Arrangements (Front view of pin inserts)

Termination

Solder

Max. Wire Gauge - Stranded wire: Solder

14AWG

16AWG

18AWG

20AWG

Flammability rating of insulator plastics and housings

UL94V-0

Environmental

Complies with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

Electrical Characteristics

Service Voltage RMS

133V 1)

Test Voltage AC RMS

1400V

Current carrying capacity: Solder

15A

10A

7.5A

Typical Contact Resistance

≤3 mΩ

Insulation Resistance

≥1 GΩ

Climatic Characteristics

Protection Class

IP40

Operating Temperature

-25°C to +75°C (-13°F to +167°F)

Mechanical Characteristics

Insertion and Withdrawal force

≥10 N - ≤30 N

Weight - Metal 2)

36 g (0.080 lb)

37 g (0.081 lb)

38 g (0.083 lb)

Weight - Thermoplastic 2)

18 g (0.039 lb)

19 g (0.041 lb)

20 g (0.044 lb)

Typical Cable retention force

22 kg to 44 kg (50 lb to 100 lb) - Dependent on cable material and diameter.

Cable O.D. range - JAWS clamp

3 mm to 6.5 mm (0.118" to 0.255")

Large solder

6.5 mm to 8 mm (0.255" to 0.314")

Mechanical Operations

1000 mating cycles

Materials

Connector shell - Metal Shell finish

Diecast Zinc Alloy; Satin nickel or Black polyester

Connector shell - Thermoplastic Shell finish

Thermoplastic, UL94V-0 Modified PPE Resin, Black

Insulators

UL94V-0 PBT Resin or Modified PPE Resin

Boot / Backshell Finish

UL94V-0 Modified PPE Resin or Machined Brass, Black; other colours available

Cable clamp (JAWS)

UL94V-0 Modified PPO Resin (Black)

Standard Solder / Large Solder