LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM BACKSHELLS
FOR USE WITH D-SUB CONNECTORS
Positronic Lightweight Aluminum Backshells ensure highperformance connections and a long life in the field. Built
for mission-critical applications, these backshells provide
an excellent combination of size, weight, performance and
protection. Choose from one of our three standard designs
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■
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Internal Grounding
Wide Aperture
Quick Disconnect Lock or Jackscrews
All Shell Sizes
or a custom solution to meet your needs.
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Lightweight Aluminum Backshells
GROUND SCREWS
SPACIOUS INTERIOR
• Sized and spaced for use with 6.35mm
[.250 inch] diameter ring terminals
• Shape maximizes internal area which
facilitates harness assembly
• Ground shelf height and ground screw
length allow for stacking of ring terminals
• No obstruction behind any portion of the
connector body allows backshell to be
used with Combo-D connectors
• Holes are pre-tapped for ease of
installation
• Ground screws are located outside the
exiting wire path to facilitate wire routing
• Ground holes are tapped through to the
outside which provide for optional external
grounding
APERTURE / STRAIN RELIEF
• Appropriate for high density wire bundles
using twisted, shielded pairs
• Cable clamps can be “spooned” to provide
strain relief for small wire bundle
• Wide form factor allows the user to easily
meet bend radius requirements
LOCKING SYSTEM
• Available with jackscrews or quick
disconnect locking device
THUMB GRIPS
• Grip facilitates installation and removal in
tight spaces
TECH SPECS
MATERIAL AND FINISHES
ELECTRICAL
Backshell & Cable Clamps
Aluminum; aluminum with electroless nickel
plate; aluminum with yellow anodize; aluminum
with yellow chromate conversion. Zinc content is
1% maximum.
Range of Operation,
Calculated Method
Jackscrews & Screws
Steel with nickel plate; brass with zinc plate and
chromate seal; brass, with 1.27μm min Au over
Cu. Stainless steel options available, contact
Technical Sales.
MECHANICAL
Actuation Lock System
Steel with nickel plate
2 GHz minimum
Ground Screws
Can accept up to 6.35mm [.250 inch]
diameter ring terminal.
Locking System
Jackscrews or quick disconnect locking
device.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
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-55 to 125ºC
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Talon General Information
Positronic
Lightweight Aluminum Backshells
A
AS
AL
Z
Y
X
STRAIGHT EXIT
mm [inches]
INTERNAL
GROUND
SCREWS
Shell Size
Locking System E, E6, or E7
Y
DIMENSION
Z
DIMENSION
WEIGHT
(grams)
[ounces]
*0
Locking System E, E6, or E7
Locking System T2, VL, or V3
Locking System E, E6, or E7
4
1
2
1
2
4
4
2
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
4, 5, 6
6
6
4
4
2
1
38.71 [1.524]
30.96 [1.219]
38.72 [1.524]
30.96 [1.219]
32.33 [1.273]
2
47.04 [1.852]
39.29 [1.547]
47.07 [1.852]
39.29 [1.547]
40.64 [1.600]
3
60.76 [2.392]
53.19 [2.094]
60.76 [2.392]
53.19 [2.094]
54.61 [2.150]
4, 6*0
77.22 [3.040]
69.49 [2.736]
77.22 [3.040]
69.49 [2.736]*0
71.12 [2.800]
5
74.83 [2.946]
67.11 [2.642]
74.83 [2.946]
67.11 [2.642]
68.60 [2.701]
1
53.09 [2.090]
50.08 [2.000]
55.84 [2.198]
50.92 [2.005]
35.05 [1.380]
2
53.09 [2.090]
50.08 [2.000]
62.91 [2.477]
59.96 [2.361]
37.85 [1.490]
3
53.09 [2.090]
50.08 [2.000]
62.85 [2.474]
59.96 [2.361]
37.85 [1.490]
4, 5, 6*0
59.44 [2.340]
57.15 [2.250]
74.07 [2.916]
73.17 [2.881]
37.85 [1.490]
1, 2, 3, 4
15.65 [.616]
14.88 [.586]
15.65 [.616]
14.88 [.586]
15.65 [.616]
5
18.47 [.727]
17.70 [.697]
18.47 [.727]
17.70 [.697]
18.47 [.727]
*0
20.07 [.790]
19.30 [.760]
20.07 [.790]
19.30 [.760]
20.07 [.790]
1
9.19 [.362] x 12.27 [.483]
9.19 [.362] x 11.51 [.453]
9.19 [.362] x 12.27 [.483]
9.19 [.362] x 11.51 [.453]
8.64 [.340] x 11.98 [.471]
2
17.53 [.690] x 12.27 [.483]
17.53 [.690] x 11.51 [.453]
17.53 [.690] x 12.27 [.483]
17.53 [.690] x 11.51 [.453]
10.21 [.402] x 12.27 [.483]
3
17.53 [.690] x 12.27 [.483]
17.53 [.690] x 11.51 [.453]
17.53 [.690] x 12.27 [.483]
17.53 [.690] x 11.51 [.453]
18.42 [.725] x 12.27 [.483]
4
31.55 [1.242] x 12.27 [.483]
31.55 [1.242] x 11.51 [.453]
31.52 [1.241] x 12.27 [.483]
31.52 [1.241] x 11.51 [.453]
31.52 [1.241] x 12.27 [.483]
5
31.55 [1.242] x 15.09 [.594]
31.55 [1.242] x 14.33 [.564]
31.52 [1.241] x 15.09 [.594]
31.52 [1.241] x 14.33 [.564]
31.44 [1.238] x 15.09 [.594]
6*0
31.55 [1.242] x 16.69 [.657]
31.55 [1.242] x 15.93 [.627]
31.52 [1.241] x 16.69 [.657]
31.52 [1.241] x 15.93 [.627]
31.52 [1.241] x 16.69 [.657]
1
30.54 [1.08]*1
40.50 [1.43]*2
28.03 [0.99]*1
39.11 [1.38]*2
20.55 [0.72]*1
2
37.44 [1.32]*1
45.24 [1.60]*2
37.47 [1.32]*1
50.39 [1.78]*2
27.71 [0.98]*1
3
*1
45.92 [1.62]
*2
55.22 [1.95]
*1
50.81 [1.79]
*2
63.19 [2.23]
33.19 [1.17]*1
4
62.06 [2.19]*1
71.60 [2.53]*2
71.24 [2.51]*1
87.81 [3.10]*2
40.64 [1.43]*1
5
*1
63.94 [2.26]
*2
74.00 [2.61]
*1
73.56 [2.59]
*2
91.80 [3.24]
41.11 [1.45]*1
6*0
68.44 [2.41]*1
69.34 [2.44]*3
78.88 [2.78]*1
91.11 [3.21]*3
44.75 [1.58]*1
1
CONTACT
ARRANGEMENT
COMPATIBILITY
Locking System T2, VL, or V3
4
6
MAX CABLE
OPENING
STRAIGHT EXIT, LOW-PROFILE
1
*0
X
DIMENSION
SIDE EXIT
Std-D:9, 5W1,2WK2; High-D:15,8W2
Std-D:9, 5W1,2WK2; High-D:15,8W2
Std-D: 9; High-D: 15
2
Std-D:15, 3W3,3WK3,7W2,11W1; High-D:26, 19W1
Std-D:15, 3W3,3WK3,7W2,11W1; High-D:26, 19W1
Std-D: 15; High-D: 26
3
Std-D:25, 5W5,9W4,13W3,17W2,21W1; High-D:44, 15W4
Std-D:25, 5W5,9W4,13W3,17W2,21W1; High-D:44, 15W4
Std-D: 25; High-D: 44
4
Std-D:37, 8W8,13W6,17W5,21WA4,25W3,27W2; High-D:62, 45W2 Std-D:37, 8W8,13W6,17W5,21WA4,25W3,27W2; High-D:62, 45W2 Std-D: 37; High-D: 62
5
Std-D:50, 24W7,36W4,43W2,47W1; High-D:78
Std-D:50, 24W7,36W4,43W2,47W1; High-D:78
Std-D: 50; High-D: 78
6*0
Std-D:46W4; High-D:104
Std-D:46W4; High-D:104
High-D: 104
= VL/V3 option does not apply for Shell size 6. | *1=Weight for 'E' Jackscrew configuration, contact techincal sales for 'E6' and 'E7" |
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*2
= Weight for 'VL' lock lever, contact technical sales for 'T2' and 'V3' |
*3
= Weight for 'T2' jackscrew
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Lightweight Aluminum Backshells
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Contact Technical Sales to include a Lightweight Aluminum Backshell as part of your Positronic connector kit part number.
D
9
0
0
0
ASN
E
0
/AA
Series
Environmental Compliance
•
D
•
D-Sub
/AA
Layout
Material & Finish per Backshell Style Selection
•
9
15
25
37
50
104
RoHS Compliant
•
Shell size 1
Shell size 2
Shell size 3
Shell size 4
Shell size 5
Shell size 6
0
G
Material & Finish per Backshell Style Selection
For any standard plating, replaces nickel plated steel
hardware with Brass, 0.000050 inch 1.27 µ [0.000050
inch] gold over copper plate
Locking Systems
•
Contact Gender
E
E6
E7
T2
VL
V3
•
0
Termination
•
0
Rotating male jackscrews, slotted thumbscrews
Rotating male jackscrews/rotating female jackpost
Rotating Female Jackpost
Fixed female jackposts, washer set
Lock lever
Lock tabs, use with free cable or front panel mount connectors
Mounting Options
•
Backshells Style
•
0
BACKSHELL TYPE
A
Straight Exit
AS
Side Exit
AL
Low Profile
1.1
MATERIAL & FINISH OPTIONS
Backshell & Cable Clamp Finish
1.2
Hardware Material & Finish
Standard Platings
N
Nickel
Steel with nickel plate
C
No finish
Steel with nickel plate
Optional Platings
A
B
*1
Anodize
Steel with nickel plate
Anodize
Brass with zinc plate and chromate seal
D *1
No finish
Brass with zinc plate and chromate seal
I
Yellow chromate conversion
Steel with nickel plate
J *1
Yellow chromate conversion
Brass with zinc plate and chromate seal
*1
Offered only with T2, E, E6, and E7 locking system options
All dimensional tolerances are ± 0.38 [0.015], unless otherwise specified: ±0.03 mm [0.001 inches] for male contact mating diameters; ±0.08 mm [0.003
inches] for contact termination diameters; ±0.13 mm [0.005 inches] for all other diameters; ±0.38 mm [0.015 inches] for all other dimensions. Dimensions
are in millimeter [inches]. All dimensions are subject to change. Product pictures may not be identical in appearance to actual production parts.
Information in this catalog is proprietary to Positronic and its subsidiaries. Positronic believes the data contained herein to be reliable. Since the technical
information is given free of charge, the user employs such information at his own discretion and risk. Positronic assumes no responsibility for results
obtained or damages incurred from use of such information in whole or in part.
Products described within this catalog may be protected
by one or more of the following US patents:
#4,900,261*
#6,835,079
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The following trademarks are owned by Positronic Industries, Inc.: Positronic Industries, Inc.®, Positronic®, Connector Excellence®, P+ logo®, PosiBand®,
PosiShop®, Optik-D™, and The Science of Certainty®. The color blue as it appears on various connectors is a trademark of Positronic Industries, Inc.,
Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
#5,255,580
#7,115,002
Patented in Canada, 1992
#5,329,697
#8,944,697
#6,260,268
#9,304,263
Other patents pending
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Positronic Industries: 28198
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