SEALED CLIP LOCK CIRCULAR CONNECTORS
ITT Cannon CLC series clip lock circular vector connectors utilize a 1mm contact system for the smallest sensor connector with dependable integrity. The CLC series is an environmentally-resistant, harsh environment connector designed for under-the-hood automotive and off-road vehicle applications where a small-size, positive-locking, sealed connection is required, for instance in sensors, valves, automotive harnesses, marine, off-road vehicles and CAN buss applications.
ITT Cannon clip lock circular connectors are user-friendly and easy to install and service, with audible and tactile feedback. The CLC series is available as a 2 pin connector and a 4 pin connector.
For full product details on the ITT Cannon CLC series clip lock circular connectors, see the specifications below.
Features
- Clip Lock
Mating connectors are securely locked together by a stainless steel clip. Connector halves simply slide together until the clip snaps into place. To unmate the connectors, just depress the clip and slide the connectors apart.
- Extremely Small Size
CLC series connectors are one of the smallest connector packages available, able to be installed in tight places where larger, bulkier connectors cannot be used.
- Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) (Optional)
The TPA system was designed with the automotive market in mind. Crimped-on contacts are inserted and extracted from the rear of the connector by hand without having to use insertion or extraction tools. Just insert the contact into the connector body until it snaps into place, then depress the bright orange TPA lock and your contacts are locked into place and cannot be removed until the TPA lock is lifted. This allows the contact to be eased out the rear of the connector for repair or replacement. Please note that the TPA lock will not permit a contact to be partially inserted.
- Strong Resistance to Environmental Contaminants
High performance thermoplastic bodies, silicone wire seals, and stainless steel clips withstand the rigors of under-the-hood contaminants including oils, fuels, greases, and salt spray.
- Cost-Effective Design
Several factors make this connector very cost efficient, including high volume reeled contacts for use with stripper crimper machines, low per unit cost, no special insertion/extraction tools needed and their ability to be robotically assembled.
Materials & Finishes
Connector Housing
High-performance thermoplastic body, silicone wire seals with stainless steel locking clip
Platings
Selective gold over nickel plating on mating surface, tin/lead over nickel plating on wire crimp area
Electrical Data
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
1000 Vac rms at sea level
Current Rating
5 Amps continuous at 150°C
Wire Range Sizes
20 - 16 AWG
Contact Resistance
10 milliohms maximum
Insulation Resistance
20 megohms minimum (USCAR)
Mechanical
Operating Temperature
-40°C to 150°C (-40°F to 302°F)
Sealing
2 - 12 inches of 5% salt solution for 24 hours
Wire Sealing Range
.078” - .130” (1.98mm - 3.30mm)
Insulation Strip Length
.210” - .220” (5.33mm - 5.59mm)
Mating Life
25 cycles minimum
Salt Spray
5% solution 96 hours
Heat
150°C +/- 3° 1000 hours
Chemical Resistance
Resistant to most common automotive contaminants
Vibration
10.2 grms 20 hours radial and longitudinal axis
Shock
100 g’s 12 shocks for 6 milliseconds
Contact Type
Crimp using automatic, semi-automatic or hand tooling
Contact Insertion
From rear, no insertion tool needed
Contact Retention
25 lbs. (111N) minimum
Polarization
Molded key and keyway