From EDAC, the cable mounting rack and panel connector housing incorporates an actuating screw to facilitate connection with a corresponding receptacle.

Crimp, solder and wire wrap contacts are available for this connector housing, and are sold separately.

The EDAC 516 series rectangular 56-way connector plug has crimp pin termination type. This male plug is suitable for applications where safety and high reliability are required. It has a hermaphroditic metal-to-metal contact design. The plugs or receptacles of this high-density system can form either the fixed or free half of the connector, providing designers with great flexibility. It has 56 contacts, which are made of phosphor bronze gold plating. These include audio broadcast, railway signalling, oil and gas industry control systems together with general industrial and automotive control and test systems. The housing is made of polycarbonate material. Crimp, solder and wire wrap contacts are available for this connector housing and are sold separately.

• Contacts fit plug and socket
• Current rating is 8.5A
• Insulating resistance is 5000mOhm
• Operating temperature ranges between -65°C and 105°C
• Secure connection guaranteed

• ANSI/ESD S20.20:2014
• BS EN 61340-5-1:2007
• UL rated

EDAC 516 Range

This extensive range of 8.5A multipole connectors is suitable for use in a wide range of applications where safety and/or ultra-reliability is required. These include audio broadcast, railway signalling, oil and gas industry control systems together with general industrial and automotive control & test systems. These connectors are suitable wherever a multi-pin cable to panel or cable to cable connection is required. The plugs or receptacles of this high density system can form either the fixed or free half of the connector, providing designers with great flexibility.

Guaranteed secure connection
Hermaphroditic metal to metal contact design
Polarized mouldings and metal locators
Crimp, solder or wire wrap contacts
Contacts fit plug and socket