
CIRCULAR MINI DIN PLUGS
Plug Components for Cable Termination
For each Plug Assembly, the following components are needed: one plug insulator, one shield, and adequate contacts.
Component Ordering Information
Component Type
Description
Catalog No.
Insulator
3 Position Insulator 1
MDX-3PI
4 Position Insulator 1
MDX-4PI
5 Position Insulator 1
MDX-5PI
6 Position Insulator 1
MDX-6PI
7 Position Insulator 1
MDX-7PI
8 Position Insulator 1
MDX-8PI
Shield Case
Metal Shield Case 1
MDX-PZ
Contact
Option 1 Plating 300 on Reel
MDX-P-3A
Option 1 Plating 15,000 on Reel
MDX-P-15A
Option 2 Plating 300 on Reel
MDX-P-3B
Option 2 Plating 15,000 on Reel
MDX-P-15B
Option 3 Plating 15,000 on Reel
MDX-P-15D
The following tools are recommended for Mini Din Cable Plug Assembly. One tool of each type is required.
Tool Ordering Information
Tool Type
Description
Catalog No.
Contact Crimp
Stripper-Crimper Machine Complete, Includes Dies
MDT-P25
Contact Crimp Hand Tool Crimps using 300 Contact Reels
MDT-P35
Contact Insertion
Combination Contact Insertion and Insulator Insertion Tool
MDT-P41
Contact Insertion
Hand Tool
MDT-P28
Fixture used with MDT-P28
MDT-P29
Insulator Insertion Insulator Insertion Bench Mounted Tool
MDT-P34
Insulator Insertion Hand Tool
MDT-P30
Shield Crimp Pneumatic Crimp Tool
MDT-P81
Overview of Assembly Steps
Prepare multi-conductor cable.
Crimp contacts onto individual conductors using
tool MDT-P25 or tool MDT-P35.
Insert contact with conductor into insulator using
tool MDT-P41 or have insertion tool MDT-P28
with insulator locating vice MDT-P29.
Insert insulator into the shield case using tool
MDT-P34 or MDT-P30.
Crimp the shield case onto the cable shield using
tool MDT-P81.
Overmold plastic to complete the assembly.