SMS18RDH3

Souriau / SMS Series

18 Way In-Line Cable Connector for Pin or Socket Contacts, with Integrated Strain Relief, 5.8-20.3mm Cable Entry, White Flame Retardant Version, IP40

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Technical Specification

Part NumberSMS18RDH3

Product TypeConnector

BrandSouriau

Connector SeriesSMS

ApprovalsUL, CSA, EN45545

Backshell IncludedYes

Body OrientationStraight

Connector TypeCable Connector

Contact PlatingNA

Contacts IncludedNo

Coupling Area MaterialPlastic

Current Rating13A

Voltage Rating2000V AC

Electrical NotesVoltage rating quoted as Test Potential (1 min duration) at sea level

Degree of Ingress ProtectionIP40

EMC Shielding CapabilityNo

Gender of contacts acceptedFemale

Gender of InsertFemale

Housing MaterialPlastic

Keyway/Coding TypeStandard

Locking SystemLatch

Min. Mechanical Mating Cycles500

Max. Wire Gauge/Cross-Sectional Area2.50mm²

Min. Cable Entry (mm)5.8

Max. Cable Entry (mm)20.3

Number of Ways18

Operating Temperature-40 to +105°C

Positive Earth (PE)No (possible with specific contact)

Termination Method/TechnologyCrimp

About this Series

Offering high-quality connector innovations for the renewable energy, automation and aerospace sectors.

In brief:

Lightweight multi-pin rectangular connector system with latch locking mechanism.

SMS (Quick Mating) connectors offer pin-counts from 2 to 36 with a current carrying capacity of up to 13A per contact.

The series caters for cable OD’s of up to 24.5mm, has a wire gauge max. of 2.50mm² and is capable of offering IP40 ingress protection in mated state.

The Souriau SMS Quick Mating (known also as Qikmate) series offers a cost effective multiway setup with an easy fit retention latch that allows simple and swift mating and unmating.

The following three sub series in the SMS range open the connectors up to multiple applications and has allowed the product to be designed into a variety of technology including lighting and rail infrastructure;

Panel and Cable Connectors – 2 to 36 way
PC Boardmount Connectors – 2 to 36 way
PC Boardmount Pin Headers & Plugs – 3 to 10 way

Standard black SMS connectors are made of Polyamide 6.6. with a Flammability rating conforming to UL94 V2.

Special White versions conform to the flammability rating UL94 V0 and HL3/R22 - HL3/R23 following EN 45 545-2 which is necessary for many rail applications.

Trim Trio® Connectors - Versatile Industrial Interconnect Solutions

The Souriau SMS Series forms part of the Souriau Trim Trio® industrial connector portfolio.

Trim Trio® refers to the trio of contact options (machined, stamped & formed, highspeed) which can be used with these rugged bayonet or latch locking circular and rectangular connector types.

This unique feature simplifies the supply chain, reduces the complexity of production and gives you the ability to switch from one connector series to another very easily. This allows you to address new customer needs with little fuss or impact on your equipment and production lines. Your product upgrade is easier, faster and without additional costs.

Developed to be compliant with major electrical IEC and UL standards, the Trim Trio® portfolio guarantees safety conditions for the installers, making it the ideal solution for all your industrial and harsh environment needs.

Other Souriau Trim Trio® series include the UTP, UTG, UTS, UTO, UTSX, UTGX and UTL Series.

For a more detailed description of this connector series please see the manufacturers brochure which is available to download above.

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