Rectangular, High-Pin-Count Rack/Panel Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDC)

The QR/P18 Series of miniature rack/panel connectors is designed for the complete segmentation of the structure of the external holder/terminal units of the well-received QR/P Series of plug-in rectangular rack/ panel connectors; furthermore, the subsequent insertion of the harnessed terminal unit affords a more efficient harness mounting task. These connectors are configured with 12, 18, or 24 pos.(IDC) in the signal line, and 4 pos.(crimp) in the power line.

1. Completely separated structure of the external holder/terminal unit
In order to improve the harness procedures, the connectors are designed for the complete segmentation of the external holder and the signal/ power supply unit, and inserting the harnessed contacts aims to improve the workability of the power supply/signal line harness as well as the mounting to the set.

2. Signal unit
The signal unit uses the highly reliable insulation displacement connection method. (The wire is AWG #26 and the insulation outter diameter is 0.88mm.) The insulation displacement procedure can now be used by attaching a special applicator to a commercially available automatic insulation displacement machine, or a manual press tool can also be selected.

3. Power supply
The power supply terminals permit the use of a crimp harness using wire of AWG#16 to 18 (and insulation outside diameter of 2.1 to 2.2mm), and can accommodate a maximum of 12 A.

4. Sequential mating structure
Two sequential contacts in the signal male unit and one sequential contact in the power supply female unit are provided for safety operation.

5. Panel installation
Installation to a panel uses a single-action method on the anchored side and a floating screw structure on the floating side which permits smooth insertion and disconnection without forcing.