Instruction Sheet
Slide Latch Kits,
Slide Latch Clip Kits,
and Locking Post Kits
408-- 6551
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1. INTRODUCTION
Slide Latch Kit
Slide
Latch
Lock
Washer
Screw
Slide latch kits, locking post kits, and slide latch clip
kits are designed to be assembled onto AMPLIMITE*
Subminiature D connectors and connectors with cable
clamp housings. The kits secure mating connectors in
panel--mounting or free--hanging applications. Read
these instructions carefully before starting assembly.
NOTE
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All numerical values in this instruction sheet are
in metric units [with U.S. customary units in
brackets]. Dimensions are in millimeters [and
inches]. Figures are not drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY.
Hex Nut
Flat
Washer
2. DESCRIPTION (See Figure 1)
2.1. Slide Latch Kits
Slide Latch Clip Kit
(2 Assemblies Per Kit)
Connector
Flange
Rev F
Screw
Clip
Each slide latch kit contains a slide latch, two
lockwashers, two screws, two hex nuts, and two flat
washers (if required). There are three styles of slide
latch kits (Style I, Style II, and Style III) which differ
from one another in the components, screw thread
size, and application of the connector.
2.2. Slide Latch Clip Kits
The slide latch clip kit contains two identical clip
component assemblies. Each assembly consists of
one clip, one screw, one flat washer, one lock washer,
and one nut.
2.3. Locking Post Kits
Flat
Washer
Nut
Each locking post kit contains two locking posts, two
hex nuts, two lockwashers, and two flat washers (if
required). There are two types of locking post kits
(Type I and Type II) which differ from one another in
the components, screw thread size and head
thickness, and application of the connector.
Lock
Washer
Locking Post Kit
Hex Nut
NOTE
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Locking
Post
Flat
Washer
Figure 1
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Lock
Washer
For specific component dimensioning or related
product information, refer to Catalog 82068.
For part numbers not referenced in the catalog,
contact PRODUCT INFORMATION at the
number at the bottom of this page.
3. APPLICATION AND ASSEMBLY
Both types of locking post kits can be used with any
style of the slide latch kits and any style of the slide
latch kit can be used with both types of the locking
post kit. The kit selection depends on the application:
either free--hanging, front panel mounting, or rear
panel mounting. For panel--mounting applications, it is
recommended that the locking post kit be assembled
on the panel--mounted connector.
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3.1. Slide Latch Kits (See Figure 2)
mounting ear configuration. The cable clamp housing
extends beyond the front of the connector flange.
Style I kits are used with cable clamp housings that
do not extend beyond the front flange of the
connector or on connectors without cable clamp
housings.
To assemble these kits, proceed as follows:
1. Secure one screw onto the connector flange
with the flat washer (if supplied), lockwasher and
hex nut. Tighten the screw to a torque between
0.11 and 0.22 N--m [1 and 2 in.--lb]. See Figure 3,
Detail A.
Style II kits are used on any cable clamp housings
with a mounting ear configuration. The cable clamp
housing extends beyond the front of the connector
flange.
2. Slide the front side of the slide latch over the
installed screw to hold the slide latch in position.
See Figure 3, Detail B.
Style III kits are used on connectors without cable
clamp housing or with cable clamp housings without a
Slide Latch Kits
Style I (4--40 Thread Size)
Connector Shell Sizes 1 and 4
Connector Without
Cable Clamp Housing
Only Two Screws Used
for This Application
Screw
(2 Supplied)
Flat Washer
(2 Supplied)
Hex Nut
(2 Supplied)
Cable Clamp Housing
Does Not Extend Beyond
Front of Connector Flange
Lock Washer
(2 Supplied)
Style II (2--56 Thread Size)
Connector Shell Sizes 2, 3, and 5
Cable Clamp Housing
With Mounting Ear
Screw
(2 Supplied)
Style III (4--40 Thread Size)
Connector Shell Size 2, 3, and 5
Cable Clamp Housing
Extends Beyond Front
of Connector Flange
Hex Nut
(2 Supplied)
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Screw
(2 Supplied)
Clamp Housing
Without Mounting Ear
Flat Washer
(2 Supplied)
Lock Washer
(2 Supplied)
Hex Nut
(2 Supplied)
Cable Clamp Housing
Extends Beyond Front
of Connector Flange
Lock Washer
(2 Supplied)
Figure 2
Rev F
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Detail A
Assembling Slide Latch Kit
Detail B
Connector Without
Cable Clamp
Slide
Latch
Front Side of
Slide Latch
Flat
Washer
Connector
Flange
Installed
Screw
Flat
Washer
Figure 3
3. Thread the remaining screw onto the other side
of the connector flange with the hardware and
tighten to a torque between 0.11 and 0.22 NSm
[1 and 2 in.--lb].
4. Push the slide latch from side--to--side to ensure
proper movement.
3.2. Slide Latch Clip Kits (See Figure 4)
Install both clip components onto the connector half
as follows:
1. Orient the clip on the front of the connector
flange with the rolled edge against the side of the
flange.
2. Insert the screw through the clip and flange.
3. Secure the screw with the flat washer, lock
washer, and nut.
Assembling Slide Latch Clip Kit
Slide Latch Clip Kit
(2 Clip Components Per Kit)
Screw
Flange
1
2
3
4
Rolled Edge
Flat
Washer
Nut
Lock
Washer
Figure 4
Rev F
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Assembling Locking Post Kit
Type I (4--40 Thread Size)
Type II (2--56 Thread Size)
Lock
Washer
Flat
Washers
Hex Nut
Lock
Washer
Shim (Ref, Customer
Supplied) Used with Front
Panel-- Mounting Applications
Connector
Flange
Hex Nut
Locking
Post
Connector
Flange
Cable Clamp
With Mounting Ear
Locking
Post
Figure 5
3.3. Locking Post Kits (See Figure 5)
A. Type I
Type I kits are used with a cable clamp housing
without mounting ears.
Free--Hanging and Front Panel--Mounting Applications
1. Install two flat washers onto the locking post and
then insert the post into the front of the connector
mounting flange. If applicable, insert it through the
panel.
2. Secure the locking post with the lock washer
and nut.
NOTE
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For front panel mounting, it is recommended that
a shim be used between the connector flange
and panel to prevent bowing of the flange. Shims
are not supplied with kit. See Figure 5.
Rear Panel--Mounting Applications
1. Determine the thickness of the panel and install
the flat washers onto the locking post accordingly:
use two flat washers for panels less than 0.76 mm
[.030 in.] thick; use one flat washer for panels
0.76--1.52 mm [.030--.060 in.] thick; and do not use
any flat washers for panels with a maximum
thickness of 1.52 mm [.060 in.].
NOTE
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Use flat washers as specified to ensure full
mating of connectors when they are latched.
2. Insert the locking post through the panel and
through the connector flange.
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3. Secure the locking post with the lock washer
and nut.
4. Discard unused flat washers.
B. Type II
Type II kits are used with a cable clamp housing with
mounting ears for free--hanging applications.
1. Insert the post into the front of the connector
flange.
2. Secure the locking post with the lock washer
and nut.
4. ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING CONNECTORS
4.1. With Slide Latches (See Figure 6)
Engage the connectors with slide latches as follows:
1. Position the slide latch so that the large latch
opening is directly over a slide latch screw.
2. Align the connector mating faces and plug the
two connectors together.
3. Move slide latch from side--to--side to lock the
connectors together.
Disengage the connectors with slide latches as
follows:
1. Move the slide latch from side--to--side until it
snaps into the unlocking position.
2. Grasp the connectors and pull straight apart.
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Engaging Connectors with Slide Latches
Large Latch Opening
Directly Over Screw
Assembled
Slide Latch Kit
Assembled
Locking Post Kit
Figure 6
4.2. With Slide Latch Clips (See Figure 7)
NOTE
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Engage the connectors with slide latch clips as
follows:
For proper alignment, the “tongues” of the slide
latch clip must cover the edge of the connector
flange. See Figure 7.
Disengage the connectors with slide latch clips as
follows:
1. Slide each clip up or down so that the entire
screw head is visible in the large post slot.
1. Slide the clips in opposite directions.
NOTE
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The word “OPEN” will extend over the edge of
the flanges. One clip will appear to be
upside--down.
2. Grasp the connector halves and pull them
straight apart.
5. REVISION SUMMARY
2. Align the connector mating faces and engage
the halves, making sure the posts enter the large
post slots in the clips. Slide the clips in opposite
directions to latch the connector halves together.
Revisions to this instruction sheet include:
S Updated document to corporate requirements
S New logo
Engaging Connectors with Slide Latch Clips
Slide Latch Clip Kit
(Installed onto Connector)
Assembled Locking Post Kit
Figure 7
Rev F
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