EPX™ SERIES Product Catalog

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Contents Introduction 1-3 Disconnect applications 1-4 Rack and panel applications 1-5 CHARACTERISTICS Disconnect connector technical characteristics 1-6 Rack & panel connector technical characteristics 1-7 Technical characteristics for inserts & contacts 1-8 to 1-9 INSERTS Insert selection table 1-10 How to order EPX® inserts 1-11 EPX® insert arrangements 1-12 to 1-14 CONTACTS Signal & power crimp contacts 1-15 Oversized and reduced crimp barrel contacts 1-16 Coaxial crimp contacts 1-17 Twinax and triax crimp contacts 1-18 Quadrax & BMA crimp contacts 1-19 LuxCis® fiber optic contacts 1-20 Signal...

Introduction Radiall is recognized in the Aerospace and Defense industries for offering one of the broadest innovative product portfolios for connector interconnect solutions. The benefit of our experience with ARINC connectors permits Radiall to provide customers with a strong and global solution. The EPX® series offers a wide range of solutions based on two insert sizes with a large variety of shells and contacts. This product range provides an excellent trade-off between the number of available contacts and the space used. The EPX® series is completely modular and expandable. EPX® connectors...

EPX® SERIES Disconnect Applications Specially designed for panel integration on EWIS applications, EPX® disconnect connectors cover cable-to-cable and PCB-to-cable links in major commercial and business jet aircrafts. The connector can be easily identified by the locking device located directly on the connector (quarter turn device for A1 and B1 and central screws for EPXB2). This disconnect solution offers secure mating while answering OEM’s most stringent requirements, and provides: 1- Modularity with three shell sizes: EPXA1, EPXB1 and EPXB2 - available as lightweight shells and compatible...

Rack and Panel Applications In response to the need of system miniaturization and new equipment design, Radiall offers EPX® connector solutions for Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) and Line Replaceable Module (LRM). Discover more about these blind mate connectors: EPXB2 for LRU Largely used in distributed architecture, small Line Replaceable Units in an aircraft need compact, lightweight and cost effective connectors. EPXB2 connectors equipped with centering guide will combine high density, low efforts and lightweight features. Discover the whole range of EPXB inserts offering from signal to power...

EPX® SERIES Disconnect Connector Technical Characteristics ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS EMI shielding effectiveness EN2591-213 Frequency (MHz) - Shell to shell conductivity < 2.5 mQ, operating voltage: 400 Vrms or 500 Vdc at sea level, according to EN2591-205 - Voltage stability (ground block): Maximum variation 4mV according to SAE AS 81714 (MIL-T-81714) - Lightning strike: • 5kA - 1600V for EPX® connectors in aluminium version • 3kA - 1600V for EPX® connectors in composite version ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS - Temperature range: according to EIA364-32 and EN2591-305 • For EPXB2 aluminium, EPXB1...

EPX® SERIES Rack & Panel Connector Technical Characteristics ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS EMI shielding effectiveness EN2591-213 Frequency (MHz) - Shell to shell conductivity: < 2.5 m Q, operating voltage: 400 Vrms or 500 Vdc at sea level, according to EN2591-205 - Lightning strike: 5kA - 1600V ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS - Temperature range: -65°C/+125°C (-85°F/+257°F) - Temperature life: 1000 hours at maximum temperature - Salt spray: 96 hours EN2591-307 EIA 364-26 test condition A - Humidity: 10 days with temperature variation from -10°C to +65°C EIA 364-31 Method 4, test condition B - Altitude...

EPX® SERIES Technical Characteristics for Inserts & Contacts ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Electrical characteristics conform to SAE AS 39029 (MIL-C-39029 type A) Contacts conform to EN3155-076 and EN3155-077 Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions RadlallO Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number

Technical Characteristics for inserts and contacts Retention forces indicated below are valid for terminated contacts (as per EN2591-409 and EIA364-29) - Insert retention: 400N (90 lbs) EN2591-410 EIA 364-35 - Maximum insert displacement in the shell cavity: 0.30mm (.012 in.) EPX® SERIES Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions. RadlallO Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number.

EPX® SERIES Insert Selection Table INSERTS Insert name should be used when ordering EPX® insert Insert code should be used when ordering EPX® assembly kit Inserts available in Bulkhead class are identified with the following logo: NOTE: (1] Only contacts marked with an asterisk [*] are included with EPX® insert kit. All other contacts must be ordered separately (coax, twinax, quadrax and fiber optic contacts] Go online for data sheets & assembly instructions RadlallC# Visit www.radiall.com and enter the part number

How to order EPX® inserts Only crimp contacts can be delivered with insert Series prefix Insert size111 A: Insert for EPXA B: Insert for EPXB1, EPXB2, EPXB3 or EPXB4 Class'21 E: Environmental N: Non-environmental (no rear grommet, no interfacial seal) H: Non-environmental with a rear grommet, available for pin insert only (recommended for crimp contacts) T: Non-environmental with an interfacial seal, available for pin insert only (recommended for PC tail contacts) B: Bulkhead insert with interfacial seal and a Bulkhead rear grommet, available for pin insert only Insert name Refer to table on...