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EPXB2 composite shell dimensions  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-42
EPXB2 polarization code � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-44
EPXB2 accessories  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-45
EPXB2 spare parts  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-46
Tools � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-47

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

EPXB1 product overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-48
EPXB2 product overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-49
EPXB3 product overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-50
EPXB4 product overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-51
How to order EPXB1, b2, b3 & b4 shell � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-52
How to order EPXB1, b2, b3 & b4 assembly kit � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-53
Contacts termination for EPXB1, B2, B3 & EPXB4 plugs  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-54
EPXB1 shell dimensions + panel cut-out  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-55
EPXB2 shell dimensions + panel cut-out  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-56
EPXB3 shell dimensions + panel cut-out  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-57
EPXB4 shell dimensions + panel cut-out  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-58
EPXB panel cut-out coding  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-59
EPXB polarization code  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-60
Rack & panel accessories  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-61 to 1-62
EPX® galley product overview  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-63
How to order EPX® galley connector  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-64
Dimensions and panel cut out � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-65
Multigang EPX connectors � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1-66

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Introduction

EPX® SERIES
Radiall is recognized in the Aerospace and Defense industries for offering one of the broadest
innovative product portfolios for connector interconnect solutions. The benefit of our experience with
ARINC connectors permits Radiall to provide customers with a strong and global solution.

The EPX® series offers a wide range of solutions based on two insert sizes with a large variety of
shells and contacts. This product range provides an excellent trade-off between the number of
available contacts and the space used. The EPX® series is completely modular and expandable.

The EPX® series connectors are standardized by the EN4644 European standard.

A high density solution compared to circular connectors:

- Slim shell design with high contact density
- Stackable shells do not require additional space for locking and unlocking the connectors

EPXB: 38999 :
5 shells #2 with 2*48 Cts 4 shells #23 with 100 Cts
--> Total Cts: 480 --> Total Cts: 400
--> Total surface: 96.90 * 91.80 = 8895.42 mm2 --> Total surface: 96.00 * 96.00 = 9216 mm2
Gives 18.53 mm2 /contact Gives 23.04 mm2 /contact

A cost saving and user-friendly solution:

- Inserts can be wired in the workshop and later installed in the shells
- A common panel cut-out simplifies the connector installation
- Inserts can be easily installed and removed from the shell
- Inserts and shells are keyed to prevent mis-mating
- Standard Mil spec tools for contact crimping and contact insertion/extraction
- Field replaceable sub-assemblies
- Vibration resistant self-locking threads

A modular concept with a large variety of options:

- Shell can accommodate a wide variety of inserts for signal, power, coax, data bus, fiber optic and
high frequency BMA contacts
- Optional ground blocks (to meet the FAA HIRF requirements)
- Pin and socket inserts can be installed in either plug or receptacle shells (pin contacts are always
fitted in the pin insert)

EPX® a versatile solution available in two different versions:

- Aluminium
- Composite

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Disconnect Application
EPX® SERIES
EPX® connectors (EPXA, EPXB1 and
EPXB2) are specially designed to be used
in cable-cable disconnect applications and
PCB-cable disconnect applications.
The principle of EPX® disconnect
connectors is that the locking system
is located on the connector itself.
EPX® connectors for disconnect
applications address three main needs:
- Compactness: the design of the locking
system allows an access from the back
of the shell so that connectors can be
stacked. Space can be easily saved
- Modularity: connectors use similar tools and
accessories so that spare parts are reduced
- Ease of assembly: when on a panel, the connector
is easy to mate with the use of a standard Allen
Cable-cable PCB-cable
wrench tool (available at Radiall or anywhere)
The modularity of this series allows you to
configure a connector with higher performances
(environmental, grounding blocks, shell mountings,
etc). Several accessories offer you the possibility
to create harnesses, like the 38999 series.

EPXA insert EPXB insert

EPXB inserts
fit in any EPXB
disconnect
connector

EPXA connector EPXB1 connector EPXB2 connector

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Rack and Panel Application

EPX® SERIES
In response to the need of system miniaturization
and new equipment design, Radiall introduces
its new rack and panel connectors dedicated to
Line Replaceable Module (LRM) applications.
The EPX® rack and panel connectors are intended Equipment side
for blind mate applications. The plug connector
is designed to be used in a Line Replaceable
Module (LRM) while the receptacle is installed on
the aircraft rack. There is no locking mechanism
on these blind mate connectors, that feature is
part of the equipment interface to the aircraft.
Radiall rack and panel modules offer:
- A wide range of connectors from size 1 to 4
based on the same design. They all use the
same accessories, polarization and mounting
style in order to standardize the EPX® series
- Reliable system: the polarization device Aircraft side
prevents any mounting mistakes between
the panel and the receptacle shell, and also
between the plug and the receptacle shells
- Modularity in mounting EPX® connectors:
EPX® rack and panel receptacles feature
Arinc 600 functionality combined with a
space saving design which provides several
styles of mounting (fixed or float mount) EPXB insert
EPXB inserts
fit in any EPXB
rack & panel
connector

EPXB1 connector EPXB2 connector EPXB3 connector EPXB4 connector

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Technical Characteristics for Disconnect Connectors

EPX® SERIES
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
EMI shielding effectiveness EN2591-213
Frequency (MHz) Leakage attenuation (dB)
100 65
200 & 300 63
400 62
500 & 600 60

Other characteristics
- Shell to shell conductivity < 2.5 mΩ, operating voltage: 400 Vrms or 500 Vdc at sea level,
according to EN2591-205
- Voltage stability (ground block): Maximum variation 4mV according to SAE AS 81714 (MIL-T-81714)
- Lightning stike: - 5kA - 1600V for EPX® connectors in aluminium version
- 3kA - 1600V for EPX® connectors in composite version

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Mating/unmating
Shell type Material Mating/Unmating
EPXA Aluminium 100 cycles
EPXB1 Aluminium 100 cycles
EPXB1 Composite 100 cycles
EPXB2 Composite 100 cycles (1)
EPXB2 Aluminium 100 cycles (1)

Vibration & shock

Vibration Shock

For 8 hrs on each of the

3 axis/ interruption 3 shocks on each axis
Shell type Material
<1µs EN2591-403 EN2591-402 EIA 364-27
EIA 364-28
EPXA Aluminium
EPXB1 Aluminium Shock amplitude 50g /duration
EPXB1 Composite Acceleration 27.8g 11ms

EPXB2 Composite (test condition 6 letter G)

Shock amplitude 300g /duration

EPXB2 Aluminium
3ms
Disconnect EPX® with Acceleration 16.9g Shock amplitude 50g /duration
/
Quadrax contacts (test condition 5 letter E) 11ms

NOTE:
(1) 500 mating cycles possible when using lubricant (as per the standard Mil-spec DOD G 24508) on locking device

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Technical Characteristics for Rack & Panel Connectors

EPX® SERIES
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
EMI shielding effectiveness en2591-213
Frequency (MHz) Leakage attenuation (dB)
100 65
200 & 300 63
400 62
500 & 600 60

Other characteristics
- Shell to shell conductivity < 2.5 m Ω, operating voltage: 400 Vrms or 500 Vdc at sea level,
according to EN2591-205
- Voltage stability (ground block): Maximum variation 4mV according to SAE AS 81714 (MIL-T-81714)
- Lightning stike: - 5kA - 1600V for EPX® connectors in aluminium version
- 3kA - 1600V for EPX® connectors in composite version

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Mating/unmating
Shell type Material Mating/Unmating

EPXB1 500 cycles

EPXB2 500 cycles

Aluminium
EPXB3 500 cycles

EPXB4 500 cycles

The minimum mating forces are described in the EN4644 standard and depends on the
connector size and insert arrangement. Consult Radiall for more information.

Vibration & shock

Vibration Shock
For 8 hrs on each of the
Shell type Material 3 axis/ interruption 3 shocks on each axis
<1µs EN2591-403 EN2591-402 EIA 364-27
EIA 364-28
EPXB1
EPXB2 Acceleration 16.9g Shock amplitude 50g /duration
Aluminium
EPXB3 (test condition 5 letter E) 11ms

EPXB4

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Technical Characteristics for Inserts & Contacts

EPX® SERIES
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical characteristics conform to SAE AS 39029 (MIL-C-39029 type A)
Contacts conform to EN3155-076 and EN3155-077

Contacts
Contact size Wire size Max current Amps
AWG22 5
22 AWG24 3
AWG26 2
AWG20 7.5
20 AWG22 5
AWG24 3
AWG16 13
16 AWG18 10
AWG20 7.5
AWG12 23
12 AWG14 17
AWG16 13
AWG8 46
8
AWG10 33
AWG8 80 (1)
5
AWG10 33

NOTE:
(1) Size 5 contacts are not part of SAE AS 39029 (MIL-C-39029 type A). They are qualified by Radiall to 80 Amps

GROUND BLOCK CONTACT

Contact with wire size Max current Amps
Contact to contact Contact + AWG20 7.5
Contact to mounting surface Contact + AWG20 7.5

DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING VOLTAGE EN2591-207 EIA 364-20 with leakage current < 1mΩ
Environmental inserts voltage Non-environmental voltage
Level
(VRMS) (VRMS)
Sea level 1500 1500
50,000 feet 800 600
70,000 feet 800 300

INSULATION RESISTANCE EN2591-206 EIA 364-21

Temperature Insulation resistance
Ambient temperature > 5000 MΩ
175°C (+347°F) > 200 MΩ

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Mechanical Characteristics

EPX® SERIES
Retention characteristics
Contact retention EN2591-409 EIA 364-29 in terminated connectors.
Contact size Retention force Max displacement
Ground block 88N (20 lbs) 0.30mm (.012 in.)
22 53.4N (12 lbs) 0.38mm (.015 in.)

20 89N (20 lbs) 0.38mm (.015 in.)

16 111.2N (25 lbs) 0.38mm (.015 in.)

12 133.45N (30 lbs) 0.38mm (.015 in.)
8 133.45N (30 lbs) 0.38mm (.015 in.)
5 133.45N (30 lbs) 0.38mm (.015 in.)

- Insert retention: 400N (90 lbs) EN2591-410 EIA 364-35

- Maximum insert displacement in the shell cavity: 0.30mm (.012 in.)

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Temperature
- Temperature range: -65°C/+175°C (-85°F/+347°F) according to EIA364-32 and EN2591-305
- Temperature range: -65°C/+125°C (-85°F/+257°F) for EPXB2 composite shell
and for Rack & Panel EPXB
- Temperature life: 1000 hours at maximum temperature

Other characteristics
- Salt spray: 96 hours (nickel-plated aluminium and composite) EN2591-307 EIA 364-26 test
condition A
- Humidity: 10 days with temperature variation from -10°C to +65°C EIA 364-31 Method 4, test
condition B
- Altitude immersion: 3 cycles at 50,000 feet EN2591-314 EIA 364-03

Ground block
Radiall provides a unique patented feature by integrating a ground block directly on the shell
This option permits very short ground terminations

M39029/1-101 contacts
Radiall P/N 617221050
Insulator

Intermediate plate
for grounding
Connector Shell

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Insert Selection Table

EPX® SERIES
Insert name should be used when ordering EPX® insert
Insert code should be used when ordering kit assembly
(1)
Contact Size & Type
22* 20* 15 or 16* 16 16 12* 8 8 8 5 5
Insert Insert
Series name code Power in Quadrax Total
Power or LuxCis® Power or Coax or
Signal Power fiber optic Power or BMA Power contacts
coax fiber optic coax triax
cavity twinax

00 0 0
1C1 A 1 1
1P1 B 1 1
04 C 2 2 4
EPXA

09 D 3 6 9
14 E 14 14
INSERTS

14M F 8 3 3 14
17 G 12 5 17
20 H 20 20
00 0 0
C3 A 3 3
CONTACTS

P3 B 3 3
3Q3 C 3 3
06 D 6 6
10Q2 E 8 2 10
12F6 F 6 6 12
F12C G 12 12
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

13C1 H 6 4 2 1 13
13P1 J 6 4 2 1 13
14 K 14 14
17 L 14 3 17
EPXB

20C1 M 19 1 20
20P1 N 19 1 20
22 P 16 6 22
22V Q 16 6 22
25P1 R 24 1 25
25Q1 S 24 1 25
28 T 22 6 28
30 U 30 30
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34 W 18 16 34
40 X 40 40
48 Y 48 48
3T3 Z 3 3

NOTE:
(1) Only contacts marked with an asterisk (*) are included with EPX® inserts
All other contacts must be ordered separately (coax, twinax, quadrax and fiber optic contacts)

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How to order EPX® inserts

EPX® SERIES
Only crimp contacts can be delivered with insert

epx b E 40 P B S

Series prefix

Insert size(1)
A: Insert for EPXA
B: Insert for EPXB1, EPXB2, EPXB3 or EPXB4

Class(2)
E: Environmental
N: Non-environmental (no rear grommet, no interfacial seal)
H: Non-environmental with a rear grommet, available for pin insert only (recommended for crimp contacts)
T: Non-environmental with an interfacial seal, available for pin insert only (recommended for PC tail contacts)

INSERTS
Insert name
Refer to table on page 1-12 for insert arrangements

Insert type
P: Pin
S: Socket

CONTACTS
Insert keying(3)
A: Keying A
B: Keying B

Contact
Without code: insert delivered without contacts

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
S: Signal and power contacts are delivered with inserts but are uninstalled (refer to page 1-12)
Inserts 00, 1C1, 1P1, C3, P3, 3Q3, 12F6, F12C and 3T3 are not available in S contact version

ENVIRONMENTAL INSERT

Pin insert Rear grommet Insert Keying Detail

Interfacial seal

Keying A
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Rear grommet Socket insert Keying B

NOTES:
(1) Inserts are designed for rear release & rear removable contacts
(2) Pin
 and socket inserts can be installed in either plug or receptacle shell
F6, F12C and 12F6 are only available in E class. “Insert 00 is only available in N class
(3) For EPXA, EPXB1, EPXB3 and EPXB4 shells, use only insert keyed A
For EPXB2 shells, use one insert keyed A and one insert keyed B

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EPXA Insert Arrangements

EPX® SERIES

Insert name 00 Insert name 1C1 Insert name 1P1 Insert name 04
Insert code 0 Insert code A Insert code B Insert code C
Blank insert (1) 1 x size 5 coax contacts 1 x size 5 power contacts 2 x size 15 or 16 contacts
2 x size 12 contacts
INSERTS

Insert name 09 Insert name 14 Insert name 14M Insert name 17

CONTACTS

Insert code D Insert code E Insert code F Insert code G

3 x size 20 contacts 14 x size 20 contacts 8 x size 22 contacts 12 x size 22 contacts
6 x size 15 or 16 contacts 3 x size 20 contacts 5 x size 20 contacts
3 x size 15 or 16 contacts
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Insert name 20
Insert code H
20 x size 22 contacts
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
(1) P/N for blank insert is EPXAN00

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EPXB Insert Arrangements

EPX® SERIES
Full size inserts arrangements are compliant with EN4644

Insert name 00 Insert name C3 Insert name P3 Insert name 3Q3

Insert code 0 Insert code A Insert code B Insert code C
Blank insert (1) 3x size 5 coax contacts 3 x size 5 power contacts 3 x size 8 quadrax contacts

INSERTS
Insert name 12F6
Insert name 10Q2 Insert name F12C

CONTACTS
Insert name 06 Insert code F
Insert code E Insert code G
Insert code D 6 x size 16 Optical LuxCis ® termini
8 x size 20 contacts 12 x size 16 Optical
6 x size 12 medium power contacts 6 x size 16 special
2 x size 8 quadrax contacts LuxCis® termini
electrical contacts

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Insert name 13C1 Insert name 13P1
Insert code H Insert code J Insert name 17
Insert name 14
6 x size 20 contacts 6 x size 20 contacts Insert code L
Insert code K
4 x size 15 or 16 contacts 4 x size 15 or 16 contacts 14 x size 20 contacts
14 x size 15 or 16 contacts
2 x size 12 contacts 2 x size 12 contacts 3 x size 12 contacts
1 x size 5 coax contact 1 x size 5 power contact

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
(1) P/N for blank insert is EPXBN00

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EPXB Insert Arrangements

EPX® SERIES
Full size inserts arrangements are compliant with EN 4644.

Insert name 20C1 Insert name 20P1 Insert name 22 Insert name 22V
Insert code M Insert code N Insert code P Insert code Q
19 x size 20 contacts 19 x size 20 contacts 16 x size 20 contacts 16 x size 20 contacts
1 x size 5 coax contact 1 x size 5 power contact 6 x size 15 or 16 contacts 6 x size 16 contacts
INSERTS

Insert name 25P1 Insert name 25Q1 Insert name 28 Insert name 30
CONTACTS

Insert code R Insert code S Insert code T Insert code U

24 x size 22 contacts 24 x size 22 contacts 22 x size 22 contacts 30 x size 20 contacts
1 x size 8 power contact 1 x size 8 quadrax contact 6 x size 15 or 16 contacts
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Insert name 34 Insert name 40 Insert name 48 Insert name 3T3 (1)
Insert code W Insert code X Insert code Y Insert code Z
18 x size 22 contacts 40 x size 22 contacts 48 x size 22 contacts 3 x size 8 BMA pin contacts
16 x size 20 contacts
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
(1) 3T3 pin insert only is available. It is mateable with 3Q3 socket insert

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Signal & Power Crimp Contacts

EPX® SERIES
EPX series offers a wide range of contacts compliant with EN3155 and SAE AS 39029. The available
contacts cover aerospace applications for terminating to both cables and printed circuit boards.
- Signal and power contacts
- High frequency with coax, twinax and triax contacts
- Ethernet links with Quadrax contacts
- Optical links with LuxCis® contacts

Discover our brand new range of signal & power contacts with selective gold plating
Features and benefits :
- Significant reduction of cost of ownership
- Reduced dependence on gold rate fluctuation
- No change in the contact crimping or soldering process

Specifications:
- Same contact design as full plated version

INSERTS
- Contact interface gold plated with 1.27µm
- For crimp version, no changes are required for the crimping process
- For PC tail version, use of selective plated contacts has no impact on PCB design
- Product qualification is available upon request

Part number
Wire Part number Selec- Type
Contact size Type selectively Crimping tool Positioner Ins / ext tool

CONTACTS
size full plated tor of tool
plated
22 4
Pin 617200 617200100 282281 282970 282522
22 24 3 Plastic
M22520/2-01 M22520/2-23 (M81969/14-01)
26 Socket 617300 617300100 3
20 7
Pin 617221 617221100 282281 282971 282522001
20 22 6 Plastic
M22520/2-01 M22520/2-08 (M81969/39-01)
24 Socket 617320 617320100 5

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
16 Pin 617240 617240100 6
282291 282972 282515
18 5 Plastic
Socket 617340 617340100 M22520/1-01 M22520/1-02 (M81969/14-03)
20 4
Ground Pin 617221050 N/A 282281 282581015
16 20 7 282886 Metal
block Socket N/A N/A M225520/2-01 M22520/2-11

for 16 6
optical/ 282291 282515
18 Pin 617235003 (1) N/A 282581013 5 Plastic
electrical M22520/1-01 (M81969/14-03)
insert 20 4
12 Pin 617250 617250100 8
282291 282972 282549004
12 14 7 Plastic
Socket 617350 617350100 M22520/1-01 M22520/1-02 (M81969/14-04)
16 6
8 Pin 617291002(2&3) N/A R282600000
M22520/23-
8 10 01 + Die set 282588 N/A 282549001 Metal
Socket 617391002(2&3) N/A R282650000
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

M22520/23-02

617280 R282600000
8 Pin N/A 282557020
(2&4)
M22520/23-01
+ Die set N/A
10 Socket 617390 (2&4) N/A R282650000 282557021 282946
5 M22520/23-02 Metal
(M81969/28-01)
12 Pin 617260001(2&4) N/A 282586003
282613 6
16 Socket 617370001(2&4) N/A 282586005

NOTES:
(1) Electrical contacts for optical inserts are always pin contacts (hermaphrodite)
(2) In order to make these contacts environmental, it is necessary to add a sealing boot. Please contact us for additional information
(3) These power contacts can be used in power inserts only (25P1)
(4) These power contacts can be used in power inserts only (P3, 13P1 and 20P1)

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Oversized & Reduced Crimp Barrel Contacts

EPX® SERIES
Part number fully
Contact size Wire size Type Crimping tool Positioner Selector Ins / ext tool Type of tool
plated

reduced crimp 28 Pin 617201 (1)

282281 282970 5
barrel 30 Socket 617301(1) M22520/2-01 M22520/2-23 4
282522
22 20 Pin 617200200 5 Plastic
oversize crimp 282281 282970 (M81969/14-01)
22 4
barrel Socket 617300200 M22520/2-01 M22520/2-23
24 3
22 Pin 617224001 (1) 4
reduced crimp 282281 282971
24 3
barrel Socket 617324001 (1) M22520/2-01 M22520/2-08
26 3 282522001
20 Plastic
18 Pin 617221200 5 (M81969/39-01)
oversize crimp 282281 282971
20 5
barrel Socket 617320200 M22520/2-01 M22520/2-08
22 4
20 Pin 617241 (1) 5
reduced crimp 282291 282972
22 5
barrel Socket 617341 (1) M22520/1-01 M22520/1-02
24 4
INSERTS

reduced crimp 20 5
282291 282515
16 barrel for optical 22 Pin 617235002 (&2) 282581013 5 Plastic
M22520/1-01 (M81969/14-03)
electrical insert 24 4
14 Pin 617240200 6
oversize crimp 282291 282972
16 5
barrel Socket 617340200 M22520/1-01 M22520/1-02
18 5
CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTES:
(1) When smaller wire sizes are used on contacts with reduced crimp barrel, the wire will not provide sealing to the grommet. If sealing is
required, please contact Radiall
(2) Electrical contacts for optical insertss are always pin contacts (hermaphrodite)

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Coaxial Crimp Contacts

EPX® SERIES
Contact Environmental part Non-environmental Type
Cable type Type Ins/ext tool
size number part number of tool
Pin 617130
RG174-RG179 RG316
Socket 617030
Pin 617131
RG178
Socket 617031
GORE/AXON P812817 Pin 617132
15-16 FILECA F1703-134 282512 Metal
Socket 617032
FILOTEX SP132868
Pin 617133
RG178 DT
Socket 617033
Pin 617135
UT .047
Socket 617035

12 Pin 617160 282549004

UT.085-RG405 Plastic

INSERTS
Socket 617060 (M81969/14-04)

Pin 617101001 617101

RG58-RG141
Socket 617001001 617001
Pin 617102001 617102
RG142 - RG400
Socket 617002001 617002
Pin 617103001 617103

CONTACTS
282946
5 RG174-RG316 RG188 Metal
Socket 617003001 617003 (M81969/28-01)

Pin 617104001 617104

RG178-RG196
Socket 617004001 617004
Pin 617105001 617105
RG180
Socket 617005001 617005

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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Twinax & Triax Crimp Contacts

EPX® SERIES
Contact Environmental part Non-environmental Type
Cable type Type Ins/ext tool
size number part number of tool
Pin 617190010
ECS0700
Socket 617090010 282549004
12 Triax Plastic
Pin 617190012 (M81969/14-04)
M17/176-00002
Socket 617090012
TENSOLITE Pin 617165021 617165020

24473/03159X-2 Socket 617065021 617065020

8 Triax
WHITMOR Pin 617165 617165001
W26751575 282549001 Metal
Socket 617065 617065001
ABS0386WF24 Pin 617165011 620165010
8 Twinax & TYCO
Socket 617065011 620065010
1726A1424A
Pin 617150001 617150
INSERTS

M17/176-0002
Socket 617050001 617050 282946
5 Triax Metal
Pin 617152001 617152 (M81969/28-01)
PAN6421
Socket 617052001 617052
CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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Quadrax & BMA Crimp Contacts

EPX® SERIES
QUADRAX CONTACTS

Environmental Non-environmental
Contact size Cable type Type Extraction tool in metal
part number part number

Ethernet cable Pin 617175011 617175012

ABS0972 & ABS1503 Socket 617075011 620075010

TENSOLITE Pin 617175051 617175052

8 282549001
NF24Q100 Socket 617075051 620075050

Tensolite NF26Q100 Pin 617175053 617175054

INSERTS
JSF Y18 Socket 617075053 620075021

BMA CONTACTS

CONTACTS
Contact Connector Environmental Non-environmental Frequency Max
Cable type Insertion loss

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
size Type part number part number range VSWR
(1) (2) 0.13 dB at max frequency
SHF5 - SHF5M Pin 617171011 617171010 DC-18 GHz 1.35
(18 GHz)
(2) 0.11 dB at max frequency
RG142 Pin 617171021 617171020 DC-12.4 GHz 1.35
(12.4 GHz)
(1)
SHF2.4M /UT.085
(2) 0.13 dB at max frequency
Harbour SS405 Pin 617171031 617171030 DC-18 GHz 1.35
(18 GHz)
8 Times Tflex405
(1) 0.13 dB at max frequency
SHF5 - SHF5M Socket 617071011 617071010 DC-18 GHz 1.35
(18 GHz)
0.11 dB at max frequency
RG142 Socket 617071021 617071020 DC-12.4 GHz 1.35
(12.4 GHz)
(1) 0.13 dB at max frequency
SHF3 Socket 617071041 617071040 DC-18 GHz 1.35
(18 GHz)
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Extraction tool 282549001 is used for size 8 BMA contacts

Environmental BMA contacts are all provided with sealing boots

NOTES:
(1) The BMA contacts which can accommodate SHF cables requires a termination by Radiall
(2) BMA can only be installed in modified EPXB Quadrax insert such as 3T3P. Ex: EPXBE3T3PA

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LuxCis® Fiber Optic Contacts

EPX® SERIES
The LuxCis® product range is a proven, flexible and always expanding fiber optic interconnect solution
offering high speed communication in aerospace and other harsh environments.

Optical Performances
MultiMode (PC) SingleMode (UPC)
850 / 1300 nm 1310 / 1550 nm
Insertion Loss (IL) Mean
0.1 dB 0.15 dB
(IEC 61300-3-4 Method B)
Return Loss (RL)
> 20 dB > 50 dB
(IEC 61300-3-6)

MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Standard Performances

SAE AS 13441 method 1003.1 -55°C/+125°C (cable dependant)

INSERTS

Thermal cycling
Temperature
TIA/EIA 455-4 1000 h @ 125°C (cable dependant)
endurance
Vibration TIA/EIA 455-11 27 Grms
Shock TIA/EIA 455-14 50 G, 11 ms
Durability TIA / EIA 364-09 500 cycles (1)
CONTACTS

Maintenance SAE AS 13441 method 2002.1 10 cycles

Cable retention 68 N
1.8 mm diameter SAE AS 13441 method 2009.1
900 µm diameter 7N

10 cycles / 24 h
Humidity TIA EIA 455-5 90% RH
-25°C / +65°C
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

LuxCis® contact part numbering system

F725 0 03 419

F725: LuxCis® series

Ferrule type Cable type and diameter

00: PC ferrule for SingleMode fiber 118: 900 µm cable
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

03: PC ferrule for 50/125 or 62,5/125 um MultiMode fiber 318: 1.2 mm cable with strengthening
04: PC ferrule for 100/40 um MultiMode fiber members, tight structure
05: PC ferrule for 200/230 um MultiMode fiber 419: 1.6 to 2.2 mm cable, loose structure
50: APC ferrule for SingleMode fiber 519: 1.6 to 2.2 mm cable, tight structure

NoteS:
() Mating cycles are dependant on connector series
Radiall can support you with your cable and harness assemblies
Please contact your sales representative

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Signal PC tail Contacts

EPX® SERIES
Selection table for straight PC tail contacts

Contact
Contact type Size 22 Size 20 Size 16 Size 12 Size 8 Size 5
termination

Pin 617205510 617222514 617242510 617259505 617291501 617289506

RA
Socket 617305500 617322505 617342510 617359505 617391501 617389506
Pin 617205010 617222014 617242010 617259005 617291001 617289006
YA
Socket 617305 617322005 617342010 617359005 617391001 617389006
Pin 617205710 617222714 617242710 617259705 617291701 617289706
ZA
Socket 617305700 617322705 617342710 617359705 617391701 617389706
Pin 617205501 617222512 617242508 617259506 617291503 617289504
RB
Socket 617305501 617322506 617342511 617359506 617391503 617389504
Pin 617205001 617222012 617242008 617259006 617291003 617289004
YB
Socket 617305001 617322006 617342011 617359006 617391003 617389004

INSERTS
Pin 617205701 617222712 617242708 617259706 617291703 617289704
ZB
Socket 617305701 617322706 617342711 617359706 617391703 617389704
Pin 617205515 617222513 617242517 617259503 617291504 617289503
RC
Socket 617305508 617322507 617342513 617359503 617391504 617389503
Pin 617205015 617222013 617242017 617259003 617291004 617289003
YC
Socket 617305008 617322007 617342013 617359003 617391004 617389003

CONTACTS
Pin 617205715 617222713 617242717 617259703 617291704 617289703
ZC
Socket 617305708 617322707 617342713 617359703 617391704 617389703
Pin 617205509 617222510 617242509 617259507 617291505 617289507
RD
Socket 617305502 617322509 617342515 617359507 617391505 617389507
Pin 617205009 617222010 617242009 617259007 617291005 617289007
YD
Socket 617305002 617322009 617342015 617359007 617391005 617389007

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Pin 617205709 617222710 617242709 617259707 617291705 617289707
ZD
Socket 617305702 617322709 617342715 617359707 617391705 617389707
282522 282522001 282515 282549004 282549001 282946
Ins/ext. tool
M81969/14-01 M81969/39-01 M81969/14-03 M81969/14-04 M81969/28-03 M81969/28-01

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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QUADRAX SIZE 8 PC tail CONTACTS

EPX® SERIES
Selection table for straight PC tail contacts

Part number
Contact termination Contact type
size 8

Pin 617177512
RA
Socket 617077512
Pin 617177012
YA
Socket 617077012
Pin 617177712
ZA
Socket 617077712
Pin 617177501
RB
Socket 617077502
Pin 617177001
YB
Socket 617077002
Pin 617177701
ZB
Socket 617077702
INSERTS

Pin 617177508
RC
Socket 617077508
Pin 617177008
YC
Socket 617077008
Pin 617177708
ZC
Socket 617077708
CONTACTS

Pin 617177513
RD
Socket 617077513
Pin 617177013
YD
Socket 617077013
Pin 617177713
ZD
Socket 617077713
Ext. tool 282549001
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Filler Plugs & Sealing Plugs

Sealing plugs are dedicated to environmental inserts and filler plugs are dedicated to non-environmental inserts

Contact size Filler plug Sealing plug

Size 22 620920 616910

Size 20 610941 616911
Size 16 620922 616912
Size 12 620923 616913
Socket 619950
Size 8 618915
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Pin 619953
Socket 617931
Size 5 616914013
Pin 617930

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Contacts for GBE Links

EPX® SERIES
Radiall offers gigabit ethernet solutions based on standard components
These 2 solutions are perfectly suited for high speed transfers for digital audio and video signals

QUADRAX SOLUTION:
- Available with any EPXB connector
- 2 Quadrax contacts are required for 1 Gigabit link
- Quadrax inserts: 3Q3 or 10Q2
- Up to 2 Gbit/sec

high density solution:

- Available with any EPXB connector
- 4 twisted pairs requires 8 #22 contacts for 1 Gbit link
- Inserts: 40 or 25Q1
- Additional size 22 contacts can be used for ground continuity
- EMI backshell (recommended by Radiall)

INSERTS
- Up to 1 Gbit/sec
- Short strip dimensions are required to get minimum impedance disturbance.
Radiall solution combines short strip and easy maintenance availability.
For further information, please contact Radiall

CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
High density solution
Detailed view of inserts including contacts for gigabit ethernet link

Size 22 contacts
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Inserts

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EPXA Product Overview

EPX® SERIES
Detailed view of receptacle and plug with accessories for the EPXA1 connector

Straight Screws are captive

strain relief mounted

Polarization Plug shell

keys

Receptacle
shell
INSERTS

45° Strain Sleeve holder

relief

Ground block
CONTACTS

Quarter-turn
locking device

Insert
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Fiber optic
contact
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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EPXB1 Product Overview

EPX® SERIES
Detailed view of receptacle and plug with accessories for the EPXB1 connector

EMI backshell

Pin contact

Receptacle shell

Polarization keys

Plug shell

INSERTS
Insert

CONTACTS
Quarter-turn
locking device

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Ground block

Straight
Socket strain relief
contact

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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How to Order EPXA & EPXB1 Shell

EPX® SERIES
epx B1 P B 0 4 M

Series prefix

Shell size
A1: Single small cavity shell
B1: Single large cavity shell

Shell style
P: Plug
R: Receptacle
W: Plug with ground block
Z: Receptacle with ground block and ground spring fingers
INSERTS

Shell mounting option(1)

B: Plug without mounting holes
M: R
 eceptacle with 2 mounting holes 6-32 UNC for rear panel (2)

Locking device
0: Quarter-turn fastener
CONTACTS

Polarization code(3)
4: Shell delivered with polarizing hardware unassembled
5: Shell delivered with no polarizing hardware

Shell plating
M: Nickel-plated composite for EPXB1
K: Nickel-plated aluminium for EPXB1 (mateable with version M composite shell)
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

N: Nickel-plated aluminium for EPXA

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTES:
(1) Recommended locking torque: 1.6Nm (14.16 in-lbs) for metallic shell and 1.1Nm (9.73 in-lbs) max for composite shell
(2) Self-locking mounting holes are designed for rear panel mounting
(3) Please see page 1-33 on how to use the polarization device

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How to Order EPXA & EPXB1 Assembly Kit

EPX® SERIES
Assembly kit is delivered fully assembled including shell with insert mounted, with or without contacts
according to the selection.
Tips to help you in your selection:
- You are free to use either pin or socket inserts in EPXA & EPXB1 plug or receptacles.
- Crimp contacts can be delivered with a kit, check which contacts would be included on page 1-12.
- If PC tail are selected then all cavities including signal, power and quadrax are populated. Size 5 coax
cavities are not populated.
- If PC tail contacts are needed, remember that they are available as pin straight PC tail contacts in
receptacles only.

epx B1 R 4 M E M YA

SHELL SELECTION PART

INSERTS
Series prefix

Shell size
A1: Single small cavity shell
B1: Single large cavity shell
Shell style

CONTACTS
P: Plug
R: Receptacle
W: Plug with ground block
Z: Receptacle with ground block and ground fingers
Polarization code
4: Shell delivered with polarizing hardware unassembled
5: Shell delivered with no polarizing hardware

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Shell plating
M: Nickel-plated composite for EPXB1
K: Nickel-plated aluminium for EPXB1 (mateable with version M composite shell)
N: Nickel-plated aluminium for EPXA

INSERT SELECTION PART

Insert class
E: Environmental
N: Non-environmental (no rear grommet, no interfacial seal)
H: Non-environmental insert with a rear grommet, available for pin insert only (recommended for crimp contact)
T: Non-environmental insert with an interfacial seal, available for pin insert only (recommended for PC tail contact)
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Insert code
Refer to page 1-12 to select insert code

Contacts termination
XS: Socket insert without contacts
XP: Pin insert without contacts
SS: Socket insert with crimp contacts
These contacts are delivered uninstalled
SP: Pin insert with crimp contacts

YA: Gold PC tail contacts length A

ZA: Tin-lead PC tail contacts length A Refer to page 1-30 to select PC tail contacts for receptacle
RA: Pure tin (RoHS) PC tail contacts length A

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Contacts Termination for EPXB1

EPX® SERIES
EPXB1 RECEPTACLES (aluminium and composite shell version)
Straight PC Tail contact termination
Min Length E Min Length H
Gold Tin-lead Pure tin (RoHS)
mm (inch) mm (inch)
16.20 (0.637) (1) / YA ZA RA
19.40 (0.763) (1) / YB ZB RB
21.25 (0.836) (1) / YC ZC RC
25.20 (0.992) 5.40 (0.212) YD ZD RD

H
INSERTS
CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

E
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
(1) These PC tail lengths are not compatible with EPXBE and EPXBH inserts

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EPXA Shell Dimensions

EPX® SERIES
Without ground block Single panel cut out (2)
Receptacle Plug

With ground block Multiple panel cut out (2)

INSERTS
Receptacle Plug

CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTES:
(1) Maximum dimension for insert with grommets
For inserts without grommets maximum dimensions will be for receptacle 25.55mm (1.006in) and for the plug 23.52mm (0.926in)
(2) Rear mounting side view with key post oriented to the upper side

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EPXB1 Shell Dimensions

EPX® SERIES
Without ground block Single panel cut out (2)
Receptacle Plug

With ground block Multiple panel cut out (2)

INSERTS

Receptacle Plug
CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTES:
(1) Maximum dimension for insert with grommets. For inserts without grommets: Insert is flush to the shell. Maximum dimension for the receptacle
is 25.55 mm(1.006 in) and for the plug is 23.52 mm(0.926 in).For inserts with optical contacts : the maximum dimension for the receptacle is 38.70
mm(1.524 in) and the plug is 36.00 mm (1.418 in)
(2) Rear mounting side view with key post oriented to the upper side

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Polarization Code

EPX® SERIES
EASY READING OF POLARIZATION CODE
Caution: Read the polarization code from left to right, the same way the part number marking
can be read on the connector

Plug Receptacle

EPXA

INSERTS
CONTACTS
EPXB1

1 2
1 2

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Coding device

View A & B View C & D View A & D View C & B

There are 16 possible codings:

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Key position 1 A A A A B B B B C C C C D D D D
Key position 2 A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D

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EPXA & EPXB1 Accessories

EPX® SERIES
Spare parts & dust caps
Part number
Description Assembly tool Assembly torque
EPXA EPXB1

Polarization kit for

617980032 -
plug connector

0.8 Nm
282666002
(7 In-Ibs)

Polarization kit for

617980033 -
receptacle connector

- 617980030 Polarization post

INSERTS

- 617980031 Polarization key

N/A
CONTACTS

Dust cap for plug shell

617954006 617954008
(pink color)

Dust cap for receptacle shell

617954007 617954009
(pink color)

ESD dust cap for plug shell

617954044 617954034
(black color)
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

ESD dust cap for receptacle

617954045 617954028
shell (black color)
N/A

617929033

Sealing inserts for fly away

applications: mateable
with pin insert

617929023

N/A
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

617929032

Sealing inserts for fly away

applications: mateable
with socket insert

617929022

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EPXA & EPXB1 Accessories

EPX® SERIES
Strain Relief and EMI Backshells
Part number Assembly Assembly
Description
EPXA EPXB1 tool torque

617921030 617921029 Straight strain relief (composite)

617921032 617921031 45° strain relief (composite)

INSERTS
Strain relief for fiber optic 0.8 Nm
- 617921035 282666002
(anodized aluminium) (7 In-Ibs)

CONTACTS
Straight EMI backshell
- 617924016
(Nickel-plated aluminium)

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Straight EMI backshell
- 617928002
(Nickel-plated composite)

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
For mounting instructions, please contact Radiall

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EPXB2 Disconnect Connectors

EPX® SERIES
When less is more.

Radiall EPXB2 disconnect connectors have been widely used in aerospace industry for more than 10
years. As a worldwide leader in cable to cable and PCB to cable connections, Radiall is committed to
constantly innovating to meet the demands of the industry with the most effective and reliable solutions.

Demand for weight saving connection solution is now growing more and more.

Radiall is proud to introduce:

- EPXB2 class M (Nickel plated composite)
- EPXB2 class J (Weight optimized aluminium)

Two proven and available alternatives when you are facing weight issues in cable to cable
and PCB to cable connections.
INSERTS
CONTACTS

EPXB2 class M
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Performances:
- Weight saving compared to class N EPXB2 : -15%
- T° range: -65°C / +125°C

EPXB2 class N
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Performances :
- T° range -65°C / +175°C

EPXB2 class J

Performances:
- Weight saving compared to class N EPXB2: -15%
- Cost effective solution
- T° range: -65°C / +175°C

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EPXB2 Product Overview

EPX® SERIES
Detailed view of receptacle and plug with accessories for the EPXB2 disconnect connector.

Strain relief

Receptacle
shell

Jackscrew
Plug locking device
shell

INSERTS
Pin
contact

Jacknut locking Ground

device block

CONTACTS
Inserts

Socket

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
contact
EMI backshell

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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How to Order EPXB2 Shell

EPX® SERIES
EPX B2 H L 2 2 N

Series prefix

Shell size
B2: Two cavity shell

Shell style
For option compatibility, see the table below
L: Receptacle with flange and ground fingers
H: Receptacle with ground fingers
Z: Receptacle with ground block and ground fingers
R: Receptacle without ground fingers
P: Plug
W: Plug with ground block
INSERTS

Shell mounting
A: Panel rear mounted connector with 4 x 6-32 mounting holes
B: No mounting holes
D: Connector with 2 x Ø3.10 mm thru holes
F: Panel rear mounted connector with 2 x 6-32 mounting holes
L: Panel rear mounted connector with 2 x 4-40 mounting holes
CONTACTS

Locking & polarization device (1)

1: Jackscrew
2: Jacknut
3: Without locking device
4: Pin centering guide for plug shell for LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) application only (2)
5: Socket centering guide for receptacle shell for LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) application only (2)
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Polarization code (3)

2: Polarizing device A to F delivered unassembled
3: Polarizing device N to Z delivered unassembled

Shell plating
N: Nickel-plated aluminium
M: Nickel-plated composite
J: Nickel-plated weight optimized aluminium
Available shell mounting
Shell style A (4 x 6.32 UNC) B (no holes) D (2 x Ø3.10mm) F (2 x 6.32 UNC) L (2 x 4.40 UNC)
L √ √ √
H √ √ √ √
Z √ √
Class N (aluminium)
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

R √
P √ √ √
W √ √
H √
Class J (weight optimized aluminium)
P √
L √ √
Class M (composite)
P √ √ √
NOTES:
(1) Jackscrew/Jacknut can be mounted on either plug or receptacle shell. However, the standard options are:
- Jackscrew for plug shells
- Jacknut for receptacle shells
(2) Pin/Socket centering guides can be mounted on either plug or receptacle shells. However, the standard options are:
- Pin centering guide for plug shells
- Socket centering guide for receptacle shells
(3) P
 lease see page 1-44 for how to use the the polarization coding

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How to Order EPXB2 Assembly Kit

EPX® SERIES
Assembly kits are delivered fully assembled including shell with inserts mounted, with or without
contacts according to the selection. When selecting your insert codes, do not forget to place them in the
order you want them assembled. Locking and polarizing devices are delivered uninstalled.
Tips to help you in your selection:
- You are free to use either pin or socket inserts in EPXB plug or receptacle.
- Crimp contacts can be delivered with a kit, check which contacts will be included on page 1-12.
- PC tail contacts can also delivered with a kit. Remember that only straigh tpin PC tail
contacts are available, and in receptacle only.
- If PC tail contacts are selected then all cavities including signal, power and
quadrax are populated. Size 5 coax cavities are not populated.
All connector inserts will use the same insert class and the same contact termination.

epx B2 H B 2 N N BC ZB

SHELL SELECTION PART

Series prefix

INSERTS
Shell size
B2: Two cavity shell
Shell style
For option compatibly, see table on page 1-36
L: Receptacle with flange and ground fingers
H: Receptacle with ground fingers
Z: Receptacle with ground block and ground fingers

CONTACTS
R: Receptacle without ground fingers
P: Plug
W: Plug with ground block
Shell mounting
A: Rear panel mounted connector with 4x 6-32 mounting holes
B: No mounting holes
D: Connector with 2 x Ø3.10 mm thru holes
F: Rear panel mounted connector with 2 x 6-32 mounting holes
L: Rear panel mounted connector with 2 x 4-40 mounting holes

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Polarization
1: Jackscrew polarizing device A to F
2: Jacknut polarizing device A to F
3: Without locking device
4: Pin centering guide for plug shell for LRU application only, polarizing device A to F
5: Socket centering guide for receptacle shell for LRU application only, polarizing device A to F
6: Jackscrew polarizing device N to Z
7: Jacknut polarizing device N to Z
8: Pin centering guide for plug shell for LRU application only, polarizing device N to Z
9: Socket centering guide for receptacle shell for LRU application only, polarizing device N to Z
Shell plating
N: Nickel-plated aluminium
M: Nickel-plated composite
J: Nickel-plated weight optimized aluminium
INSERTS SELECTION PART
Insert class
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

E: Environmental
N: Non-environmental
H: Non-environmental insert with a rear grommet, available for pin insert only (recommended for crimp contact)
T: Non-environmental insert with interfacial seal, available for pin insert only (recommended for PC tail contact)
Insert code
Refer to page 1-12 to select code insert
Contacts termination
XS: Socket insert without contacts
XP: Pin insert without contacts

SS: Socket insert with crimp contacts

SP: Pin insert with crimp contacts These contacts are delivered uninstalled

YA: Gold PC tail contacts length A

ZA: Tin-lead PC tail contacts length A Refer to pages 1- 40 to select PC tail contacts for receptacle
RA: Pure tin (RoHS) PC tail contacts length A

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Contacts Termination for Receptacles

EPX® SERIES
EPXB2 COMPOSITE SHELL
Straight PC Tail contact termination

Min Length E Min Length H

Gold Tin-lead Pure tin (RoHS)
mm (inch) mm (inch)

14.20 (0.559) (1) / YA ZA RA

17.35 (0.683) (1) / YB ZB RB

19.20 (0.755) (1) / YC ZC RC

23.10 (0.909) 5.40 (0.212) YD ZD RD

EPXB2 weight optimized ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM SHELL

INSERTS

Straight PC Tail contact termination

Min Length E Min Length H

Gold Tin-lead Pure tin (RoHS)
mm (inch) mm (inch)

14.55 (0.572) (1) / YA ZA RA

17.75 (0.698) (1) / YB ZB RB

CONTACTS

19.55 (0.769) (1) / YC ZC RC

23.50 (0.925) 5.40 (0.212) YD ZD RD

DISCONNECT APPLICATION

H
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
(1) These PC tail lengths are not compatible with EPXBE and EPXBH inserts

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EPXB2 Metallic Shell Dimensions

EPX® SERIES
Without ground block Class N & J
Receptacle Plug

INSERTS
With ground block Class N
Receptacle Plug

CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Panel cut out Class N & J
Shell mounting code D, F and L Shell mounting code A

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTES:
For inserts with grommets : maximum dimension is shown in the diagram
(1) For inserts without grommets: Insert is flush to the shell. Maximum dimension for the receptacle is 25.55 mm(1.006 in) and for the plug is 23.52
mm(0.926 in)
For inserts with optical contacts : the maximum dimension for the receptacle is 38.70 mm(1.524 in) and for the plug is 36.00 mm (1.418 in)

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EPXB2 Composite Shell Dimensions

EPX® SERIES
PLUG
INSERTS

RECEPTACLE
CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Panel cut out

Shell mounting code D and L
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
(1) For inserts with grommets (EPXBE and EPXBH) : maximum dimension is shown in the diagram
For inserts without grommets (EPXBN) : Insert is flush to the shell. Maximum dimension for the receptacle is 25.55 mm(1.006 in) and
for the plug is 23.52 mm(0.926 in)
For inserts with optical contacts : the maximum dimension for the receptacle is 38.70 mm(1.524 in) and the plug is 36.00 mm (1.418 in)

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EPXB2 Polarization Code

EPX® SERIES
As a standard, jackscrews
shall be installed in plugs and
jacknuts in receptacle shells.

The polarizing device must be locked

by the operator at 1.2 Nm (10.62
Lb-In.) for the metallic shell and
0.8Nm (7.08 Lb-In.) for composite
shell. LOCTITE™ 272 resin shall
be used to assemble them.

The nut can be fixed with your automatic screwdriver and the tool bit we provide (PN 282 664)

Designation Polarization code Coding device key Part number

INSERTS
From A to F 617980012

From N to Z

CONTACTS
30° offset compared to
617980013
the key of jackscrew P/N
Jackscrew 617980012

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Universal 617980023

From A to F 617980029

From N to Z
30° offset compared to the 617980028
key of jacknut 617980029
Jacknut
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Universal 617980022

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EPXB2 Polarization Code

EPX® SERIES
PLUG SHELL
Shell reference mark

Aluminium shell Composite shell

Shell reference mark Coding device key

A B C D E F
INSERTS

N R W X Y Z
CONTACTS

RECEPTACLE SHELL
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Shell reference mark

Aluminium shell Composite shell

Shell reference mark Coding device key

A B C D E F
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

N R W X Y Z

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EPXB2 Accessories

EPX® SERIES
Part number Description Assembly tool (2) Assembly torque

Straight strain 0.8 Nm

617922007
relief (composite) (7.08 in-lbs)

282664
or
282665

Straight strain relief

617922014 for fiber optic cable
(anodized aluminium)

INSERTS
Straight EMI backshell
Allen wrench
617928100 (nickel-plated

CONTACTS
1/4 inch
composite)

EMI backshell
for braid shield

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
1.2 Nm
617925052 termination
(10.62 in-lbs)
(nickel-plated
aluminium)

282664
or
282665

EMI backshell
for screened twisted
617925054 pair cables
(nickel-plated
aluminium)

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

282664
Backshell for large
or
sized wire harnesses
617925056 282665
(nickel-plated
aluminium) (1)
and Allen wrench

NOTE:
(1) Not compatible with jackscrew
(2) For more details, refer to page 1-47

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EPXB2 Spare Parts

EPX® SERIES
Part number Description

Grounding spring
617954101
(for EPXB2 aluminium only)

617980029 Jacknut – A/B/C/D/E/F

617980028 Jacknut – N/R/W/X/Y/Z

INSERTS

617980022 Universal jacknut

617980012 Jackscrew – A/B/C/D/E/F

617980013 Jackscrew – N/R/W/X/Y/Z

CONTACTS

617980023 Universal jackscrew

Dust cap for plug shell

617954002
(pink color)
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Dust cap for receptacle shell

617954003
(pink color)

ESD dust cap plug shell

617954004
(black color)

ESD dust cap receptacle shell

617954005
(black color)
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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Tools

EPX® SERIES
To be used with
Part number Description
EPXA EPXB1 EPXB2

1/4 inch hex. screwdriver bit to

affix the nut of the jackscrew
282664 X
or the jacknut to the EPXB2
accessories

Spigot wrench to affix

the nut of the jackscrew or
282665 X
the jacknut to the EPXB2
accessories

Allen wrench for 1/4 turn

282666 X X
fasterner (3/32 inch)

INSERTS
Allen wrench for rear
282666002 X
accessories (5/64 inch)

CONTACTS
Allen wrench for jackscrew
282666001 X
(9/64 inch)

282521002 Insert extraction tool X X

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Right angle insert extraction
282521004 X X
tool

282521005 Insert extraction tool X

Plastic box to protect wired

617954020 X X X
inserts during handling
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Hexagonal key 2mm (5/64inch)

F780855000 X X
Flats for sleeve holder removal

Tweezers to change polarizing

282668001 X
posts and keys

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EPXB1 Product Overview

EPX® SERIES
Detailed view of receptacle and plug with accessories for the EPXB1 rack and panel connector.

Inserts
Polarization keys

Plug shell

EMI backshell
INSERTS

Fixed or floating
Receptacle device
CONTACTS

shell

Right angle or straight

PC tail contacts
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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EPXB2 Product Overview

EPX® SERIES
Detailed view of receptacle and plug with accessories for the EPXB2 rack and panel connector.

EMI backshell

Polarization keys

Plug shell

Inserts

INSERTS
Crimp
contacts

CONTACTS
Fixed or floating
device
Receptacle

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
shell

Right angle or straight

PC tail contacts

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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EPXB3 Product Overview

EPX® SERIES
Detailed view of receptacle and plug with accessories for the EPXB3 rack and panel connector

EMI backshell

Strain relief
Receptacle shell

Polarization
keys
INSERTS

Crimp
contacts
CONTACTS

Inserts

Fixed or floating
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

device

Plug shell

Right angle or straight

PC tail contacts
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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EPXB4 Product Overview

EPX® SERIES
Detailed view of receptacle and plug with accessories for the EPXB4 rack and panel connector

EMI backshell

Receptacle
shell
Strain relief
Polarization
keys

Crimp
contacts

INSERTS
CONTACTS
Inserts Fix mounting

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Plug shell

Right angle or
straight PC tail
contacts

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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How to Order EPXB1, B2, B3 & B4 Shell

EPX® SERIES
epx B3 P N 1 0

Series prefix

Shell size
B1: One cavity shell
B2: Two cavity shell
B3: Three cavity shell
B4: Four cavity shell

Shell style
P: Plug, nickel-plated
R: Receptacle, nickel-plated

Shell mounting (refer to page 1-54 for coding)

INSERTS

M: Plug, fixed connector with Ø3.96mm holes & 4-40UNC on side

N: Plug, fixed connector with 8-32 UNC & 4-40UNC on side
S: Receptacle, fixed with 4 x 8-32UNC
T: Receptacle, floating with 4 x 8-32 UNC (two axes) (1)

Polarization code
CONTACTS

1: Shell delivered with polarizing keys unassembled

2: Shell delivered with no polarizing keys

Panel cut-out coding

A to Z: Receptacle, refer to page 1-59 for the code selection
0 (zero): Plug, no panel cut out coding
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
(1) This floating option is not available in EPXB4 version

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How to Order EPXB1, EPXB2, B3 & B4 Assembly Kit

EPX® SERIES
Assembly kit is delivered fully assembled including shell with inserts mounted, with or without contacts
according to the selection. When selecting your insert codes, do not forget to place them in the order
you want them assembled. Polarization keys are always provided unassembled with assembly kits.
Tips to help you in your selection:
- You are free to use either pin or socket inserts in EPXB plug or receptacle.
- Crimp contacts can be delivered with a kit, check which contacts will be included on page 1-12.
- If PC tail contacts are selected then all cavities including signal, power and quadrax are populated.
Size 5 coax cavities are not populated.
- If PC tail contacts are needed, remember that only straight pin PC tail contacts are available, and in plug only.
All connector inserts will use the same insert class and the same contact termination.
epx B4 P N 0 E ABDC YA

SHELL SELECTION PART

Series prefix

INSERTS
Shell size
B1: One cavity shell
B2: Two cavity shell
B3: Three cavity shell
B4: Four cavity shell

CONTACTS
Shell style
P: Plug, nickel-plated
R: Receptacle, nickel-plated

Shell mounting (refer to page 1-54 for codes)

M: Plug, fixed connector with Ø3.96mm holes & 4-40UNC on side
N: Plug, fixed connector with 8-32 UNC & 4-40 UNC on side
S: Receptacle, fixed with 4 x 8-32 UNC

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
T: Receptacle, floating with 4 x 8-32 UNC (two axes) (1)

Panel cut-out coding

A to Z: For receptacle, refer to page 1-59 for the code selection
0 (zero): For plug, no panel cut out coding

INSERT SELECTION PART

Insert class
E: Environmental
N: Non-environmental (no rear grommet, no interfacial seal)
H: Non-environmental insert with a rear grommet (recommended for crimp contact)
T: Non-environmental insert with interfacial seal (recommended for PC tail contact)

Insert code
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Refer to page 1-12 to select insert code

Contacts termination
XS: Female insert without contacts
XP: Male insert without contacts
SS: Female insert with crimp contacts
SP: Male insert with crimp contacts These contacts are delivered uninstalled.

YA: Gold PC tail contacts length A

ZA: Tin-lead PC tail contacts length A Refer to page 1- 54 to select PC tail contacts for plug
RA: pure tin (RoHS) PC tail contacts length A

NOTE:
(1) This floating option is not available in EPXB4 version

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Contacts Termination for EPXB1, EPXB2, EPXB3 and EPXB4 Plugs

EPX® SERIES
Straight PC Tail contact termination
Mini Length E Mini Length H Pure tin H
Gold Tin-lead
mm (inch) mm (inch) (RoHS)
10.60 (0.417) (1) / YA ZA RA
13.80 (0.543) (1) / YB ZB RB
15.60 (0.614) (1) / YC ZC RC
19.55 (0.769) 5.40 (0.212) YD ZD RD
E
Right Angle PC Tail contact termination (2)
Mini length F Mini length E
Gold Tin-lead Pure tin (RoHS)
mm (inch) mm (inch)
2.20 (0.086) 12.85 (0.505) (1) GA LA TA

3.60 (0.141) 20.10 (0.791) GB LB TB

3.60 (0.141) 12.85 (0.505) (1) GC LC TC

INSERTS

2.20 (0.141) 20.10 (0.791) GD LD TD

NOTES:
(1) These PC tail lengths are not compatible with EPXBE and EPXBH inserts
(2) Right angle PC tail lengths GA, LA, TA and GD, LD, TD are not available for #5 and #8 power contacts

EPXB Shell Mounting

CONTACTS

Receptacle side Code Plug sides

Fixed connector with Ø 3.96 mm holes & 4-40 UNC front or side
mount

N/A M
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Connector with 8-32 UNC & 4-40 UNC front or side mount

N/A N

Fixed with 4 x 8-32 UNC panel rear mount

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

S N/A

Floating with 4 x 8-32 UNC panel rear mount

T N/A

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EPXB1 Shell Dimensions & Panel Cut-outs

EPX® SERIES
RECEPTACLE PLUG
Floating Mount Fixed Mount

INSERTS
PANEL CUT OUT (1)

CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
(1) The panel cut-out is shown from the rear of the panel

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EPXB2 Shell Dimensions & Panel Cut-outs

EPX® SERIES
RECEPTACLE PLUG
Floating Mount Fixed Mount
INSERTS

PANEL CUT OUT (1)

CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
(1) The panel cut-out is shown from the rear of the panel

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EPXB3 Shell Dimensions & Panel Cut-outs

EPX® SERIES
RECEPTACLE PLUG
x, y Floating Mount Fixed Mount

INSERTS
PANEL CUT OUT (1)

CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
(1) The panel cut-out is shown from the rear to the panel

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EPXB4 Shell Dimensions & Panel Cut-outs

EPX® SERIES
RECEPTACLE PLUG
INSERTS

PANEL CUT OUT (1)

CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

NOTE:
(1) The panel cut-out is shown from the rear of the panel

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EPXB Panel Cut-out Coding

EPX® SERIES
When several EPXB connectors are used with the same equipment, a coding is available on the shell to
correlate the correct shell with the correct panel cut-out.
On the panel cut-out, four areas are coded, area 1, 2, 3 and 4 (see figure below). For each area, one of the
two holes should be drilled (hole n°1 or hole n°2). Each hole on the panel cut-out corresponds to the use
of a coding pin on the shell.

Panel hole number Panel hole number Panel hole number Panel hole number
Panel cut-out coding
to drill in Area 1 to drill in Area 2 to drill in Area 3 to drill in Area 4

A Connector delivered with coding device uninstalled

B 1 1 1 1
C 1 1 1 2
D 1 1 2 1
E 1 1 2 2
F 1 2 1 1
G 1 2 1 2

INSERTS
H 1 2 2 1
J 1 2 2 2
K 2 1 1 1
L 2 1 1 2
M 2 1 2 1
N 2 1 2 2
P 2 2 1 1

CONTACTS
R 2 2 1 2
S 2 2 2 1
T 2 2 2 2
Z Connector delivered without coding pin(1)

Coding pinS ARE for receptacle only

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Area 2 Area 1

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Area 4 Area 3

Coding L: 2 1 1 2

NOTE:
(1) Z panel cut out coding is only available with fix mounting

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EPXB Polarization Code

EPX® SERIES
Easy reading of polarization code
Polarization device is included in the part number and could be installed as shown below
Each shell has 3 keys which can be in four different position
The three polarization keys can have their own position which allow a large range of codification

Plug size 3 Receptacle size 3

Polarization post Polarization key

INSERTS
CONTACTS

1
2
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

2 3

Connectors are shown front side with cavity A upwards

This is how you should read your code for either EPXB2 or EPXB3 or EPXB4
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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Rack & Panel Accessories

EPX® SERIES
Part number Description Assembly torque

EMI backshell 0.55±0.05 Nm

617925073 for receptacle only (4.87±0.44 in-lbs)
(aluminium nickel-plated)

Straight strain relief for 0.55±0.05 Nm

617922022 receptacle only (4.87±0.44 in-lbs)

INSERTS
(composite)

Dust cap for plug shell

617954002 N/A

CONTACTS
(pink color)

Dust cap for receptacle shell

617954003 N/A
(pink color)

ESD dust cap plug shell

617954004 N/A
(black color)

ESD dust cap receptacle shell

617954005 N/A

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
(black color)

0.8 Nm
617980052 Coding Pin
(7 in-lbs)

617980054 Polarization post N/A

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

617980055 Polarization key N/A

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Rack & Panel Tools

EPX® SERIES
Part number Description EPXB

282521002 Insert extraction tool X

Right angle insert

282521004 X
INSERTS

extraction tool
CONTACTS

Plastic box to protect wired

617954020 X
inserts during handling
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Hexagonal key 2mm

F780855000 (5/64inch) Flats for X
sleeve holder removal

Removal tool
282549041 for metal coding keys x
(M81969/30-06)
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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EPX Galley Product Overview

EPX® SERIES
The new EPXB2 Galley connector was specially designed for the severe conditions required by galley
equipment. A floating mechanism was developed to avoid any risk of jamming and to guarantee a fully
sealed connection.

The EPXB2 is used on ovens, beverage makers, refrigerators, microwave ovens and other equipment
which fit within the new standardized galley layouts.
The EPXB2 connector is modular and provides extra contact density to add new contacts such as the #8
Twinax CAN data bus contact. Backshell accessories are also available.

Detailed view of receptacle and plug with accessories for the EPXB2 galley connector

Inserts with
contacts

INSERTS
Receptacle
shell
Plug shell

CONTACTS
Springs &
fixing axes

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
Guide bush

Guide pin

Screw
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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How to Order EPX® Galley Equipment Connector

EPX® SERIES
Receptacle and Plug assemblY kit
Part number Description

617610188 or 617610558 Receptacle assembled kit (*)

617610189 Plug assembled kit (*)

(*)Part numbers for assembly kits include: plug or receptacle shell, inserts, contacts, sealing plugs and dust caps.

Each item included in the kit is indicated in the table below and can also be ordered separately

Receptacle Kits
617610188 617610558
Shell with 2 self-locking threaded holes Shell with 2 thru holes
Quantity Quantity
Part number Description Part number Description
per kit per kit

617610212 Receptacle shell 1 617610419 Receptacle shell 1

INSERTS

EPXBE25Q1PA Insert for cavity A 1 EPXBE25Q1PA Insert for cavity A 1

EPXBE06PB Insert for cavity B 1 EPXBE06PB Insert for cavity B 1
617200 Pin crimp contacts/Size 22 15 617200 Pin crimp contacts/Size 22 15
617250 Pin crimp contacts/Size 12 6 617250 Pin crimp contacts/Size 12 6
CONTACTS

616910 Filler plug 9 616910 Filler plug 9

617954003 Dust cap 2 617954003 Dust cap 2

Plug kit
617610189 contents
Part number Description Quantity per kit
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

617610213 Plug shell 1

EPXBE25Q1SA Insert for cavity A 1

EPXBE06SB Insert for cavity B 1

617300 Socket crimp contacts/Size 22 15

617350 Socket crimp contacts/Size 12 6

616910 Filler plug 9

617922007 Strain relief 1

617954002 Dust cap 2

CAN DATA BUS CONTACTS

RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

Part number Description

617165011 Size 8 Twinax pin contact

617065011 Size 8 Twinax pin contact

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Dimensions and Panel Cut Out

EPX® SERIES
EPX® GALLEY EQUIPMENT CONNECTOR PER ARINC 800

RECEPTACLE PLUG
Front mount Rear mount

INSERTS
CONTACTS
Panel cut out

DISCONNECT APPLICATION
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

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Multi-gang EPX® Connectors

EPX® SERIES

A whole range of multigang connectors is available for disconnect and rack and panel applications.
Multigang connectors features and benefits:
- Weight saving design
- Make installation easier and quicker
- Utilize EPX modularity and its whole range of inserts
- Take advantage of EPX connectors functionalities and use EPXB2 standard plug shells
with a multigang shell
INSERTS
CONTACTS
DISCONNECT APPLICATION

Specifications Several options are available:

- Several cavities for EPXB inserts : from 4 to 20 cavities - Grounding block
- Standard EPX strain reliefs and backshells available - Grounding spring fingers
RACK & PANEL APPLICATION

- In accordance with EN4644 performances - Float mounting

- Spring loaded mounting

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