Types F, F9, FM and 2F

Technical characteristics

Number of contacts	Type F	48, 32
	Type FM	45
	Type 2F	max. 24
	Type F9	max. 9
Contact spacing	5.08 mm
Clearance	6 A max.
Clearance	> 1.6 mm
Creepage	> 3.0 mm
Working voltage	According to the safety regulations of the equipment
Test voltage (U r.m.s.)	1.55 kV (contact-contact)
	2.5 kV (contact-ground)
Contact resistance	< 15 mΩ wire wrap connection, solder connection < 20 mΩ crimp connection
Insulation resistance	> 1012 Ω
Temperature range The higher temperature limit incudes the local ambient and heating effects of the contacts under load	- 55 °C ... + 125 °C
Electrical termination	male connector	Solder pins for pcb connections Ø 1.0 + 0.1 mm according to IEC 60326-3 Wrap posts 1 x 1 mm, diagonal 1.34-1.45 mm Crimp terminal 0.09-1.5 mm2
	female connector	Wrap posts 1 x 1 mm, diagonal 1.34-1.45 mm Solder pins for pcb connections Ø 1.0 + 0.1 mm according to IEC 60326-3 Angled solder pins 1 x 1 mm for pcb connections Ø 1.6 + 0.1 mm Solder lugs Crimp terminal 0.09-1.5 mm2
	Distributor	Crimp terminal 0.09-1.5 mm2
Insertion and withdrawal force	48 pol. < 75 N 45 pol. < 70 N 32 pol. < 50 N 24 pol. < 37 N
Materials (acc. to RoHS)	Mouldings	Thermoplastic resin, glass-fibre filled, UL 94-V0
	Contacts	Copper alloy
Contact surface (lead and tin whisker free)	Contact zone	Selectively plated according to performance level

Current carrying capacity

The current carrying capacity is limited by maximum temperature of materials for inserts and contacts including terminals. The current capacity-curve is valid for continuously, not when interrupting current-loaded contacts of connectors when simultaneous power on all contacts is given, without exceeding the maximum temperature.

Control and test procedures according to IEC 60512, part 3.

Fitting the crimp contacts

After crimping the wires onto the contacts with the help of a crimping tool or an automatic crimping machine the contacts should be correctly oriented and inserted into the cavities of the connector moulding in the required configuration. They snap into position and are firmly held in place. A light pull on the wire assures the correct tensile strength of the contact. When using stranded wires with a gauge below 0.37 mm² an insertion tool is necessary.

Removing the crimp contacts

The removal tool is inserted into a slot on the side of the respective crimp cavity. This action compresses the contact retaining spring therefore the contact can then be easily withdrawn using a light pull on the wire. This action will cause no damage to the contact/wire which can be repositioned/refitted as necessary. The drawing demonstrates the crimp removal procedure (max. 5x).