Amphenol PCD Luminus Circular Connectors
Amphenol PCD Luminus Circular Connectors are lightweight, reliable, and simple to use. These connectors are available in multiple configurations and arrangements. The Luminus circular connectors feature innovative scoop-proof connectors with a locking mechanism that ensures stability, are suitable for blind-mating, and are RoHS compliant. These devices operate within a temperature range from -65˚C to +125˚C and provide a minimum insulation resistance of 5000 MΩ. Typical applications include single-engine general aviation, multiple-engine business and passenger jets, and high-performance rotary aircraft.
Features
- 1/4 turn bayonet style connection; push and snap connection:
- Makes wire installation/maintenance easy and efficient; positive “click” when locked
- Blind-mate connection:
- Enables simple, blind mating and easy assembly
- Contacts:
- AS39029 MIL Spec contacts for broad application compatibility. Stamped and formed available as a lower-cost option
- D160, M81714, FAR25 compliance:
- Meets demanding military-aerospace environmental conditions
- Durability:
- Rugged polyamide housings with 500 mating cycles
- Interfacial and triple-barrier seal:
- Enables environmental sealing (IP67 rating)
- Multiple configurations and accessories:
- Tailored solutions to meet application needs
- Multiple keying positions:
- Ensures proper connectivity
- Visual markings:
- Visual aid for easy assembly
Applications
- Actuation and sensors
- Aerospace lighting
- Defence aerospace rotorcraft
- Instrumentation
- Interior/Exterior LED
- Power and signal distribution
- Soldier communications
- UAVs
Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Values |
|---|---|
| Minimum Insulation Resistance | 5000MΩ @ 500VDC |
| Operating Temperature Range | -65˚C to +125˚C |
| Dielectric Withstanding | 1500VAC, 60Hz @ Sea Level, 1ma 300VAC, 60Hz @ 70,000 ft, 2ma |
| Vibration | 30G Sinusoidal 43.96G Random |
Video
This TTI Tech Specs video for Amphenol PCD Luminus Circular Connectors explains that these connectors are lightweight, reliable, and simple to use. These connectors feature a 1/4 turn bayonet coupling with IP67 protection and interfacial plus triple-barrier sealing for enhanced reliability.
See the video transcript below
Video Transcript
Ever tried opening a stubborn pickle jar, then finally getting that satisfying “pop”? You don’t want your connector to feel like that, especially when you’re doing blind-mate installs inside a cramped aircraft. That’s what the Amphenol PCD Luminus Series address, with a quarter turn bayonet with push-and-snap action that provides a positive click when locked, plus multiple keying positions so you stop playing “guess the orientation.” It features an IP67 seal rating, providing environmental sealing with an interfacial and triple-barrier seal. It’s also built to take the real world, operating from -65°C to +125°C, withstanding 500 mating cycles, and handling 300g shocks as well as vibration up to 30G sinusoidal or 43.96G random. It’s also resistant to lubricating oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, coolants, and other harsh chemicals, making it ideal for aerospace, defense, and other challenging applications.
