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EPXB2 - lightweight solution Handout
EPX Series (EN4644) Catalog
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Performances

Mechanical Performance:

  • Mating/Unmating:
    • EPX™ Disconnect: 100 cycles
    • EPX™ Rack and Panel:  500 cycles
  • Random Vibration:
    • EPX™ Disconnect:  up to 27.8g
    • EPX™ Rack and Panel:  up to 16.9g
  • Shocks:
    • EPX™ Disconnect and Rack and Panel: 50g - 3 shocks on each axis
    • Exception: EPXB2 Disconnect: 300g – 3 shocks on each axis
  • Insert retention in shell: 400N (90 lbs)

Electrical Performance:

  • Shell to shell conductivity: < 2.5mΩ
  • Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:
    • 1,500 Vrms at sea level
    • 800 Vrms at 50,000 feet
  • Insulation resistance: > 5,000 MΩ at ambient temperature
  • Lightning strike:
    • EPX™ composite shells: 3kA – 1,600V
    • EPX™ aluminum shells: 5kA – 1,600V
  • EMI shield effectiveness: EN2591-213
    • Frequency 100 MHz: attenuation 65 dB
    • Frequency 200 & 300 MHz : attenuation 63 dB
    • Frequency 400 MHz: attenuation 62 dB
    • Frequency 500 & 600 MHz : attenuation 60dB

Environmental Performance:

  • Altitude immersion:
    • EPXA and EPXB inserts: 50,000 feet
    • EPXB Bulkhead inserts: 55,000 feet
  • Air leakage for EPX™ Bulkhead inserts: < 16 cm3/h per connector

Temperature range:

  • EPX™ Disconnect: -65°C/+175°C
  • EPX™ Rack and Panel and EPXB2 composite shells: -65°C/+125°C
  • Temperature life: 1,000 hours at maximum temperature
  • Salt spray: 96 hours

Materials and Finishes:

  • Shell: nickel plated aluminum or composite
  • Inserts: Thermosetting or high-grade thermoplastic
  • Interfacial seal and grommet: Fluorosilicone elastomer
  • Insert retention clip: Beryllium copper
  • Polarization keys: high grade thermoplastic
  • Jackscrew/Jacknut: stainless steel
  • Contacts: gold plating over copper alloy