Soldering Method #1, 2300GX Series
Saf-D-Grid Receptacle with contacts
(See Video Link on Page 2)
A 1/8” wide screwdriver tip and Ø.032” lead-free solder is recommended
for use. Solder of 99.2 Sn/0.3 Ag/0.5 Cu composition works well.
Prior to soldering, strip back the wire insulation 0.35” ± 0.01” (8.9 mm ±
0.3 mm). 2016G1-LPBK contacts should be used with 18 AWG wires
only. 2016G2-LPBK contacts should be used with 12 and 10 AWG wires.
The conductors should be looped through the hole in the contact prior to
soldering (Figure 1)
During soldering, only the wires should be heated rather than the terminal
to avoid excessive heating of the plastic housing (Figure 2). As the solder
wicks in, it will heat up and properly wet the terminal. Total solder time
shall be 4-6 seconds to avoid excessive heating of the housing. Example
solder joints are shown in (Figure 3).
If a longer duration solder time is required, a mating plug can be installed
before soldering to avoid overheating the housing.
After soldering has been completed, height of the power contacts can
be verified with a gauge pin as shown in (Figure 4). The contact should
not be nose up after soldering, beyond what is shown below which will
avoid mating issues with the plug.
It is recommended to cover the solder joint with shrink tubing.
An example of a completed assembly is shown in (Figure 5).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 5
Assembly Instructions for AC Saf-D-Grid
®
Ultra Short Receptacle
2016G1-LPBK / 2016G2-LPBK Receptacle Contact, Solder Type
2300GX Series Receptacle Housing
“Nose UP”
Contact Condition
“Nose DOWN”
Contact Condition
Figure 4
[ 2.16 ]
0.085 MAX
(2) PLC’S
[ 1.40 ]
0.055 MAX
(2) PLC’S
