K TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION K MIL-DTL-83723, SERIES III, MATRIX® Wide Variety of Coupling Styles & Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class Descriptions, Performance Specifications, Quick Reference Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insert Availability and Identification, Alternate Keying Positions, Alternate Rotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insert Arrangement Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAYONET SHELL STYLES: How to Order (Military & Commercial). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Wall Mounting Receptacle M83723/71 & /72 (MB30), Jam Nut Receptacle M83723/73 & /74 (MB34). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Straight Plug M83723/75 & /76 (MB36), Straight Plug with RFI Grounding Fingers M83723/77 & /78 (MB38). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 THREADED SHELL STYLES: How to Order (Military & Commercial). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wall Mounting Receptacle M83723/82 & /83 (MT30), Jam Nut Receptacle M83723/84 & /85 (MT34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Straight Plug M83723/86 & /87 (MT36), Straight Plug with RFI Grounding Fingers M83723/91 & /92 (MT38). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Straight Plug (Self-locking) M83723/95 & /96 (MT37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QUICK-DISCONNECT SHELL STYLES: How to Order (Military & Commercial). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Quick-Disconnect Plug M83723/66 & /67 (MQ36),Quick-Disconnect Plug with Lanyard M83723/68 & /69 (MQ35/MQ38), Receptacle Adapter for quick disconnect plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CONTACT INFORMATION, SEALING PLUGS: Crimp and Insertion/Removal Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . Contact Amphenol Aerospace for more information at 800-678-0141 • www.amphenol-aerospace.com

MIL-DTL-83723, Series III, Matrix® With a Wide Variety of Coupling Styles & Options AMPHENOL AEROSPACE OFFERS THE MATRIX® PRODUCT LINE OF MIL-DTL-83723*, SERIES III CONNECTORS. This series provides many choices within the range of a medium sized, environmentally resis­ ant circular t connector. With three coupling style choices bayonet, threaded and quick-dis­ onnect - the c versatility of this family makes it increasingly popular for panel mount, box mount and line-to-line applications in aircraft. For general duty environmentally resistant requirements, this family of connectors provides a...

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MIL-DTL-83723, Series III, Matrix® Insert Availability and Identification, Alternate Rotations INSERT ARRANGEMENTS ALTERNATE KEYING POSITIONS Contact Size Shell Size/ Insert Arrangement Service Rating Total Contacts To avoid cross-plugging problems in applications requiring the use of more than one connector of the same size and arrange­ ent, alternate keying positions are m available as indicated in the chart below. The diagram shows the engaging view of a receptacle shell with keyways. Plug shells would be the opposite of this diagram. In the “alternate keying positions” (positions 6, 7, 8,...

MIL-DTL-83723, Series III, Matrix® Commercial Air Insert Arrangements Front Face of Pin Insert or Rear Face of Socket Insert Illustrated Service Rating I I I I I I I I Service Rating I Service Rating I I I I I Service Rating I I I NOTE: Connectors sold as mil-spec connectors will have mil-spec markings on the insert (a “snail-trail” designating the numerical path) . Commercial versions will have insert markings as shown here . Contact Amphenol Aerospace for more information at 800-678-0141 • www.amphenol-aerospace.com

MIL-DTL-83723, Series III, Matrix® Insert Arrangements Front Face of Pin Insert or Rear Face of Socket Insert Illustrated Insert Arrangement Service Rating I Contact Size Insert Arrangement Service Rating I NOTE: Connectors sold as mil-spec connectors will have mil-spec markings on the insert (a “snail-trail” designating the numerical path) . Commercial versions will have insert markings as shown here fNot a MS layout . Connectors with these insert arrangements can be ordered by commercial part number only. Shell size 28 is available in threaded coupling connectors only. * Consult Amphenol...

MIL-DTL-83723, Series III, Matrix® How to Order – Bayonet Coupling Connectors 1. Connector Type Connector Style (Bayonet) and Contact Type Service Class Shell Size/ Insert Arrangement Alternate Keying Position of Shell or Alternate Rotation of Insert Connector Type (Bayonet) Connector Style Service Class Shell Size/ Insert Arrangement Contact Type Alternate Keying Position of Shell or Alternate Rotation of Insert Modification Number 1. MILITARY MIL-DTL-83723 SERIES III CONNECTORS (Refer to military specification slash sheet number.) Bayonet coupling connectors are designated by numbers /71 -/78...

Wall Mounting Receptacle with Bayonet Coupling Military (M83723/71 & /72), Commercial (MB30) Fully Coupled Indicator PART NUMBER BUILDER Page 7 3 Teeth Equally Spaced 120° Apart E. Dia. Max. Grommet Shell Size .190 Grommet .130 Extension .290 Min. Full Thread Blue Color Bands .718 ± .010 H Accessory Thread Class 2A All dimensions for reference only. Jam Nut Receptacle with Bayonet Coupling A Shell Size Master Keyway PART NUMBER BUILDER Page 7 Military (M83723/73 & /74 ), Commercial (MB34) Fully Coupled Indicator 3 Teeth Equally Spaced 120°Apart C Max. .062 Dia. Lockwire Hole 3-Places Equally...