ODU MINI-SNAP®

ODU MINI-SNAP® Series FTechnical InformationPrinciple of the Watertightness of ODU MINI-SNAP®Case IIn-line receptacle2 12Cable termination area1PlugCable termination area22ContactsContactsCase IIReceptacle1133PlugCable termination area22Device termination areaContactsCase IIIReceptacle4 14 133PlugCable termination area22Device termination areaContactsProtection against water through following seals1):Case Termination area Mated UnmatedSealed Position Sealed PositionI Cable termination area Yes NoII Device termination area Yes NoIII Device termination area Yes Yes No.Sealing part O-ring Sealing ring 2) O-ring Potting1 Contacts: in mated condition the contacts are protected (in cases I, II, III) .In unmated condition the contacts can be protected using a protective cover (see page 57).The cover must be removed before mating the plug with the receptacle.2 The sealing ring acts as the cable sealing. It requires exact knowledge of the cable dimension.Important factors: Diameter tolerance, roundness, cable design and cable jacket hardness.All IP 68 submersible ODU MINI-SNAP connectorsare rated to 2 m water depth (0.2 bar) for24 hours in accordance with DIN EN 60 529.A watertight plug requires a cable grommet inthe collet. The grommet has to fit tightly overthe cable. The cable jacket must be smooth,cylindrical and free of grooves.The plug should be potted for watertightnessin unmated condition.Technical Informationwww.odu.dePage 71