MW Series
MIL-DTL-55181
I ntroduction & Page Contents
Page
Introduction
QPL Approval Letter
Receptacle Assembly & Plug Assembly
Receptacle Connector & Plug Connector
List Of Qualified Part Numbers
Specification
1
2
3
4
5 - 7
8
Introduction
Amphenol MW
listed in QPL & meets the requirement of MIL-DTL-55116.
MW series power connectors are with center lock coupling
screw, waterproof & polarized. Connectors used for
interconnection of power & control circuit electric equipment
specially in U.S. Army Communication System.
These connectors are designed to withstand high shock &
vibrations ensured with center locking screw mechanism.
series power connectors are MIL Qualified &
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Military Radios
Harsh Environment
Communications Ground Vehicles
S pecification
Part Material Finishes
Plug Shell Aluminum Alloy Cadmium Plate with Olive drab
chromate finish
Receptacle Shell Brass Cadmium Plate with Olive drab
chromate finish
Nose Piece Alloy Steel Cadmium Plate with Olive drab
chromate finish
Draw Screws Stainless Steel Passivation
Pin Contact Brass 1.27 Micron Gold over Nickel
Socket Contact Copper Alloy with BeCu 1.27 Micron Gold over Nickel
Spring Element
Insulator Glass-filled dially phthalate,
type GDF-30F or SDG-F
Contact Retention 10 lbs
Durability 500 Cycle
Insert Strength 400 lbs
Operating Current 4 Contacts (12 AWG) 35 Amp
Operating Current 9 & 18 Contacts (20 AWG) 7.5 Amp
Contact Resistance 4 Contacts (12 AWG) <0.57 milli Ohms (20 m V drop at 35 A)
Contact Resistance 9 & 18 Contacts (20 AWG) <3.33 milli Ohms(20 m V drop at 7.5 A)
Insulation Resistance 1000 M Ohms min at 500 Vdc
Dielectric with Standing Voltage- 4 Contacts (12 AWG) 2000 V RMS
Dielectric with Standing Voltage- 18 Contacts (20 AWG) 1500 V RMS
Operating Temperature -55 Deg C To + 85 Deg C
Air Pressure 2.5 PSI
Water Immersion 6 Feet, 48 Hours
Mechanical
Electrical
Environmental
Materials & Finish
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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER, COLUMBUS
POST OFFICE BOX 3990
COLUMBUS, OH 43218-3990
DSCC-VQP-09-019067 (Mr. Funk/614-692-6608/jf)
SUBJECT: Qualification for MIL-DTL-55181
DSCC Test Report Number 55181-2284-08
FSC 5935, Preparing Activity: DLA-CC
Ms. Seema Tiwari
Sr. Deputy Manager QA
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
105, Bhosari Industrial Estate
Pune-411026 (INDIA)
Dear Ms. Tiwari:
We have received Amphenol Interconnect India’s test report and supporting data dated August 18, 2009. Qualification of your products is
granted under the Military Specification Sheets listed below as a result of providing exhibit samples that demonstrate your capability to
manufacture these products to Military Specification MIL-DTL-55181.
GOVERNMENT
DESIGNATION
M55181/1-01
M55181/1-02
M55181/1-03
M55181/1-04
M55181/1-05
M55181/2-01
M55181/3-01
M55181/3-02
M55181/3-03
M55181/3-04
M55181/3-05
M55181/4-01
M55181/7-01
M55181/7-02
M55181/7-03
M55181/7-04
M55181/7-05
M55181/8-01
MANUFACTURER’S
DESIGNATION OR
TYPE NUMBER
MW10F(M)A11
MW10F(M)A13
MW10F(M)A17
MW10F(M)A19
MW10F(M)A15
MW20M(M)A00
MW10M(M)A11
MW10M(M)A13
MW10F(M)A17
MW10M(M)A19
MW10M(M)A15
MW20F(M)A00
MW10M(M)D11
MW10M(M)D13
MW10M(M)D17
MW10M(M)D19
MW10M(M)D15
MW20F(M)D00
TEST OR
QUALIFICATION
REFERENCE
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
55181-2284-08
SUPPLIER’S NAME
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
A detailed listing of the connector type under the Military Specification Sheet will be listed on the Qualified Products List (QPL)
55181. This qualification is subject to the conditions stated in DoD 4120.24-M and SD-6.
Because we are held responsible for the accuracy and currency of this QPL, please let us know if your company discontinues
production of these products.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Mr. Funk at 614-692-6608 or email Jeremy.Funk@dla.mil.
Sincerely,
JOSEPH GEMPERLINE
Chief
Sourcing and Qualifications Division
Q PL Approval Letter
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Insert Assembly
Gasket
Receptacle Shell
O-Ring
Spanner Nut
Nut
Washer
Grommet
Spanner Nut
Cap Assembly
O-Ring
Shell
O-Ring
Nose Piece
Spanner Nut
Receptacle Assembly
Plug Assembly
R eceptacle Assembly & Plug Assembly
4
30.07+0.25
-0.00 (1.184 )
+0.010
+0.000
Across Flat
29.92 (1.178)
9.60 (0.378) Across Flat
37.30 ( 1.468)Max.
1 1/4-18 NEF-2A
21.59+0.38 (0.850+0.015)
- -
4.00
(0.156)
AD
C
B
Recommended
Panel Cutout
32.00 ( 1.260 )
+0.25
-0.00
+0.010
+0.000
40.26 (1.585) Max.
15.87 Max.
(0.625)
9.52/10.31
(0.375/0.406)
54.00 (Max. Closed)
(2.125 Max. Closed)
* For Complete Part No. Replace “XX”
With Cable Clamp Code Shown In The Table-2 (page 8)
A
B
C
D
MW20F(M)AXX (M55181/4-XX)
MW10M(M)AXX (M55181/3-XX)*
4 Pin Power C onnector
5
MW20M(M)AXX (M55181/2-XX)
Receptacle Connector
Plug Connector
MW10F(M)AXX (M55181/1-XX)
30.07+0.25
-0.00 (1.184 )
+0.010
+0.000
Across Flat
29.92 (1.178)
9.60 (0.378) Across Flat
1.17 / 1.98
0.046/0.078
37.30 ( 1.468)Max.
4.00
(0.156) 1 1/4-18 NEF-2A
21.59+0.38 (0.850+0.015)
- -
Recommended
Panel Cutout
32.00 ( 1.260 )
+0.25
-0.00
+0.010
+0.000
A
D
C
B
E
F
HJ
K
40.26 (1.585) Max.
9.52/10.31
(0.375/0.406)
15.87 Max.
(0.625 Max.)
54.00 (Max. Closed)
(2.125 Max. Closed)
* For Complete Part No. Replace “XX”
With Cable Clamp Code Shown In The Table-2 (page 8)
A
D
C
B
E
F
HJ
K
* Above connectors are not tooled up, contact factory
9 Pin Connector
6
Receptacle Connector
Plug Connector
MW20F(M)BXX (M55181/6-XX)
MW10M(M)BXX (M55181/5-XX)
A
D
E
F
H
J
K L
M
N
P
R
S
T
U
V
C
B
15.87 Max.
(0.625 Max.)
54.00 (Max. Closed)
(2.125 Max. Closed)
40.26 (1.585) Max.
9.52/10.31
(0.375/0.406)
* For Complete Part No. Replace “XX”
With Cable Clamp Code Shown In The Table-1 (page 8)
MW20F(M)DXX (M55181/8-01)
9.60 (0.378)
37.30 ( 1.468)Max.
4.00
(0.156) 1 1/4-18 NEF-2A
21.59+0.38 (0.850+0.015)
- -
30.07+0.25
-0.00 (1.184 )
+0.010
+0.000
Across Flat
29.92 (1.178)
Across Flat
Recommended
Panel Cutout
32.00 ( 1.260 )
+0.25
-0.00
+0.010
+0.000
A
B
C
D
EF
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
RS
T
U
V
Notice : All information, including illustrations given herein is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. In lieu of design advances,
Amphenol reserves the right to change specifications without notice. This publication MW Series Connectors 01/10 supercedes all
existing Amphenol literature on MW Series Connectors.
MW10M(M)DXX* (M55181/7-XX)
7
18 Pin Connector
Receptacle Connector
Plug Connector
M 55181 / 1 - 01
Cable Size Accommodation (Table 2)
Specification Sheet Number (Table 1)
Basic Specification
M Prefix Military QPL Version
MIL Designation
M55181/1-01
M55181/1-02
M55181/1-03
M55181/1-04
M55181/1-05
M55181/2-01
M55181/3-01
M55181/3-02
M55181/3-03
M55181/3-04
M55181/3-05
M55181/4-01
M55181/7-01
M55181/7-02
M55181/7-03
M55181/7-04
M55181/7-05
M55181/8-01
Amphenol Designation
MW10F(M)A11
MW10F(M)A13
MW10F(M)A17
MW10F(M)A19
MW10F(M)A15
MW20M(M)A00
MW10M(M)A11
MW10M(M)A13
MW10M(M)A17
MW10M(M)A19
MW10M(M)A15
MW20F(M)A00
MW10M(M)D11
MW10M(M)D13
MW10M(M)D17
MW10M(M)D19
MW10M(M)D15
MW20F(M)D00
Table 1
Table 2
Cable Clamp Code
For MW Part No.
11
13
15
17
19
Cable Diameter-Inch
0.292 to 0.343
0.323 to 0.406
0.386 to 0.468
0.448 to 0.531
0.511 to 0.593
Cable Diameter-mm
7.42 to 8.71
8.20 to 10.31
9.80 to 11.88
11.38 to 14.49
12.98 to 15.06
L is t Of Qualified Part Numbers
8
Cable Clamp Code
for M55181 Part No.
1
2
3
4
5
* Cable size accommodation specification is not applicable for receptacles
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