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Multipin connector and signal loss

Recon · 2012-04-30 14:12:51

Would anyone here have any recommendations for a suitable multipin connector for this application? There will be up to 9 cores on the multicore cable, two power cables with 2 or 3 cores each, plus one serial data cable with 3 cores (GND, TXD and RXD). The idea is to be able to quickly and easily disconnect the tractor and…

30-04-2012 2:12pm

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Would anyone here have any recommendations for a suitable multipin connector for this application?

There will be up to 9 cores on the multicore cable, two power cables with 2 or 3 cores each, plus one serial data cable with 3 cores (GND, TXD and RXD).

The idea is to be able to quickly and easily disconnect the tractor and trailer without having to disconnect a lot of the small more delicate connections in the tractor.

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#2 30-04-2012 4:28pm

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RS site has a good range of connectors, Hirschmann do various multi pin plugs & sockets, inc. IP67 gear.

Not sure about the idea of mixing power (12V?) and data on the same cable, might have interference issues though.

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