AB Connectors Limited
Specification No. 528
ABCIRP Connector Series
Assembly and wiring Instructions
AB Connectors Limited Issue 9: July 2010
Page 8 of 41
2.2
ABCIRP Fixed Connector
Exploded view of ABCIRP Fixed Connector
2.2.1
Fixed Shell – The panel mounted half of the connector pair. Holds the insert and
incorporates an alignment key to position the insert. The shell accommodates either
the socket or pin insert to reverse gender. Coupling ramps provide cam action for
coupling and uncoupling. Stainless Steel pins at the top of the ramps ensure positive
locking and long service life.
2.2.2
Insert (Pin or Socket) – Removable, orientatable, retains the contacts and can be
used in either fixed or free shells.
2.2.3
Circlip – Retains the insert in the shell.
2.2.4
Contacts (Pin or Socket) – Crimped to the conductors.
2.2.5
Retaining clip – Retains the contacts in the insert.
2.2.6
Grommet – Resilient rubber seal for the individual wire terminations. It has a special
cut out feature to help position onto the rear of the insert. It also has a sealing web so
that when the connector is not fully populated, sealing still occurs. The grommet is ink
marked with the hole position identification.
Fixed shell
Pin insert
Pin contacts
Circlip
Grommet
