MIL-C-26482

The PV connector is designed to meet the rugged requirements of MIL-C-26482, Series 2/MIL-C-83723 Series I*MIL-C-26482 , the specification which delineates the critical requirements of space-age applications. PV connectors have been used extensively on major aerospace programs requiring general-purpose, miniature cylindrical bayonet coupling connectors such as space shuttle, apollo, ATM, OWS minuteman, skylab, thor-delta, titan IIIC, and viking.

The PV series is an important member of the Universal Interconnect System (UIS) - the onlysystem that can perform all interconnection missions. MIL-C-26482 is adaptable for use with connectors of all shapes and sizes, including circular and rectangular configurations. standard, miniature and subminiature sizes. UIS is a rear servicing system that evolved from the LITTLE CAESAR® rear release contact retention assembly, pioneered and developed by ITT cannon. Since this time, ITT Cannon, and MIL-C-26482 licensees, have supplied to industry over 250 million interconnections utilizing this system. PV7 connectors of MIL-C-26482 are available under numerous industrial specifications, some of which are listed below: CS512089 Jet propulsion laboratory, 40M39569 NASA, George C. Marshall space flight center, 81D52 martin marietta, denver division, MG414-0365 rockwell international space division, AC414-0013 rockwell international autonetics division, STS0003 mcDonnell douglas astronautics.

This connector series MIL-C-26482 is manufactured to accommo-date the following backshells: M85049/31(MS3416), M85049/51 (MS3418) and M85049/52 (MS3417). Backshells are not included withconnector and must be ordered separately. Backshells on page 161 are Non-MS type. Universal Insertion / Extraction Tool Style - A single,expendable plastic tool is used for insertion and extraction of both pins and sockets. Simple, Strong Contact Design - One basic configuration eliminates undercuts and maximizes bend resistance for positive contact mating. Closed-Entry Socket Insert - Hard dielectric socket face of mating connector has lead-in chamfers for positive alignment of pins and sockets. Interfacial Pin Insert Seal - Universal interconnect permits design of raised moisture barriers around each pin which mate into lead-in chambers of hard face sockets insert for individual contact sealing. Interfacial sealing is never touched by service tools. Superior Contact Stability - Rear Contact Release System (LITTLE CAESAR contact assembly) features a stamped metal retaining clip captivated by molded-in shoulders of each contact cavity in the insulator. A rear-inserted plastic tool expands the tines beyond the contact shoulder, releasing the contact. Polarized Backshells - Interlocking teeth on the front of the backshell of MIL-C-26482 and rear portion of the shell allow endbells to be positioned as desired, eliminating chafing of wire during assembly.