AMSC N/A FSC 5935
MIL-DTL-12883/40F
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11 March 2016
SUPERSEDING
MIL-DTL-12883/40F
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3 August 2015
DETAIL SPECIFICATION SHEET
SOCKETS, PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, FOR RELAYS, 4-POLE, 10
AMPERES (MIL-PRF-6106, MIL-PRF-835 36, MIL-PRF-83726, AND MS27709)
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the
Department of Defense.
The requirements for acquiring the product described herein shall consist of this specification and
MIL-DTL-12883.
FIGURE 1. Socket configurations.
INCH-POUND
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FIGURE 1. Socket configurations – Continued.
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Dimensions
Dash number
A
(mm)
B max
(mm)
-01 thru –12
.135 - .140
(3.43 - 3.56)
1.130
(28.70)
-13 thru –24
.0930
(2.362)
.89
(22.60)
FIGURE 1. Socket configurations – Continued.
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RECOMMENDED MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
Inches
mm
Inches
mm
Inches
Inches
mm
.012
0.30
.150
3.81
.335
1.020
25.91
.06
1.52
.190
4.83
.400
1.035
26.29
.078
1.98
.200
5.08
.403
1.080
27.43
.100
2.54
.220
5.59
.517
1.085
27.56
.112
2.84
.300
7.62
.600
1.110
28.19
.148
3.76
.312
7.92
.625
1.406
35.71
1.015
1.74
44.20
NOTES:
1. Dim ensions are in inches.
2. Metric equivalents are given for general information only.
3. Unless otherwise specified, tolerance is ±.005 inch (0.13 mm) for three place decimals and ±.01
inch (0.25 mm) for two place decimals.
4. Point of electrical contact engagement, from mating face of socket insulator to the socket contact.
5. Marking shall be characters, which are molded .035 inch (0.89 mm) minimum. Ink marking optional
(see MIL-STD-1285).
6. Keyway is shown for loose stud mounting configuration only (see figure 2 detail A).
7. For mating relay (see table I).
8. Configuration mounting (see figures 2, 3, and table I).
9. Shape is optional.
10. Depth of hole for:
–01 through –12 depth shall be .370 inch (9.40 mm) min.
–13 through –24 depth shall be .233 inch (5.92 mm) min.
FIGURE 1. Socket configurations – Continued.
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FIGURE 2. Loose stud mounting (-01 through –06 and –13 through –18).
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Inches
mm
Inches
mm
Inches
mm
.003
.030
.038
.085
.093
0.08
0.76
0.97
2.16
2.36
.110
.112
.125
.140
.150
2.79
2.84
3.18
3.56
3.81
.190
.220
.245
.270
.290
.350
4.83
5.59
6.22
6.86
7.37
8.89
NOTES:
1. Dim ensions are in inches.
2. Metric equivalents are for general information only.
3. Unless otherwise specified, tolerances are ±.005 inch (0.13 mm) for three place decimals and ±.01
inch (0.25 mm) for two place decimals.
4. The diameter for loose stud mating hole in the socket body shall be for:
–01 through –06 diameter shall be .125 ±.003 inch (3.175 ± 0.076 mm);
–13 through –18 diameter shall be .116 ±.003 inch (2.946 ± 0.076 mm).
5. Length from top of socket flange to base of .112-40 UNC-2A thread for:
–01 through –06 length shall be .318 ±.10 inch (8.08 ± 2.54 mm).
–13 through –18 length shall be .290 ±.10 inch (7.37 ± 2.54 mm).
FIGURE 2. Loose stud mounting (-01 through –06 and –13 through –18). – Continued.
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Inches
mm
Inches
mm
.093
.112
.125
.190
2.36
2.84
3.18
4.83
.220
.245
.270
.290
.350
5.59
6.22
6.86
7.37
8.89
NOTES:
1. Dim ensions are in inches.
2. Metric equivalents are for general information only.
3. Unless otherwise specified, tolerances are ±.005 (0.13 mm) for three place decimals and ±.01 inch
(0.25 mm) for two place decimals.
4. Length from top of socket flange to base of .112-40 UNC-2A thread for:
–07 through –12 length shall be .318 ±.010 inch (8.08 ±0.25 mm).
–19 through –24 length shall be .290 ±.010 inch (7.37 ±0.25 mm).
FIGURE 3. Fixed stud mounting (-07 through –12 and –19 through –24).
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REQUIREMENTS:
Dimensions and configurations: See figures 1, 2, 3, and table I.
Insulator: Dially l phthalate, in accordance with ASTM-D5948, type SDG-F, or any glass filled
therm oplas tic m ater ial in acc ordanc e with A ST M-D5204.
Color: Material color shall be optional providing that the color provides a contrasting background for
the blue sealing grommet or blue color bands indicating rear release contacts.
Grommet: Silicon rubber.
Mounting hardware: Corrosion resistant steel or steel with cadmium/chromate finish.
Electrical:
Insulation resistance: 1,000 megohms minimum. Test pin diameter, size 16: .0620 ± .0010 inch
(1.575 ± 0.025 mm).
Dielectric withs ta ndi ng volt age:
Sea level: Test voltage: 1,500 V rms. Test pin diameter, size 16, .0620 ± .00 10 i nc h
(1.575 ± 0.025 mm).
High altitude: 80,000 feet (24,384 meters): Test voltage: 500 V rms. Test pin diameter, size 16:
.0620 ± .0010 inch (1.575 ± 0.025 mm).
Contact resistance: Contacts shall be removable crimp type in accordance with SAE-AS39029/92,
SAE-AS39029/5 (see tab le I) .
TABLE I. Dash numbers and configurations.
Dash
number
Mounting
style
Contact size
Number
of
contacts
Contact
designation
M39029
Mating relay
Mating
end
Wire
barrel
01
Loose stud
(figure 2) 16 16 14 /5 – 116
M83536/15-022, /16-022, /16-031,
1/ M83726/1, /2, /3, /4, /28, /29, /30,
/31, MS27709-2
02
Loose stud
(figure 2)
16 16 14 /5 – 116
M83536/17-002, /17-005
03
Loose stud
(figure 2)
16 16 14 /5 – 116
To be determined.
04
Loose stud
(figure 2)
16 16 14 /5 – 116
To be determined
05
Loose stud
(figure 2) 16 20
2/ 14 /5 – 117
M83536/15-022, /16-022, /16-031,
1/ M83726/1, /2, /3, /4, /28, /29, /30,
/31, MS27709-2
See footnotes at end of table.
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TABLE I. Dash numbers and configurations - Continued.
Dash
Number
Mounting
style
Contact size
Number
of
contacts
Contact
designation
M39029
Mating relay
Mating
end
Wire
barrel
06
Loose stud
(figure 2)
16 16 16 /5 – 116
MS27745-2, -4, -5
07
Fixed stud
(figure 3) 16 16 14 /5 – 116
M83536/15-022, /16-022, /16-031,
1/ M83726/1, /2, /3, /4, /28, /29,
/30, /31 MS27709-2
08
Fixed stud
(figure 3)
16 16 14 /5 – 116
M83536/17-002, /17-002, /17-005
09
Fixed stud
(figure 3)
16 16 14 /5 – 116
To be determined.
10
Fixed stud
(figure 3)
16 16 14 /5 – 116
To be determined.
11
Fixed stud
(figure 3) 16 20
2/ 14 /5 – 117
M83536/15-022, /16-022, /16-031,
1/ M83726/1, /2, /3, /4, /28, /29,
/30, /31 MS27709-2
12
Fixed stud
(figure 3)
16 16 16 /5 – 116
MS27745-2, -4, -5
13
Loose stud
(figure 2) 16 16 14 /92 - 533
M83536/15-022, /16-022, /16-031,
1/ M83726/1, /2, /3, /4, /28, /29,
/30, /31 MS27709-2
14
Loose stud
(figure 2)
16 16 14 /92 - 533
MS83536/17-002, /17-005
15
Loose stud
(figure 2)
16 16 14 /92 - 533
To be determined.
16
Loose stud
(figure 2)
16 16 14 /92 - 533
To be determined.
17
Loose stud
(figure 2) 16 20
2/ 14 /92 - 534
M83536/15-022, /16-022, /16-031,
1/ M83726/1, /2, /3, /4, /28, /29,
/30, /31 MS27709-2
18
Loose stud
(figure 2)
16 16 16 /92 - 533
MS27745-2, -4, -5
19
Fixed stud
(figure 3) 16 16 14 /92 – 533
M83536/15-022, /16-022, /16-031,
1/ M83726/1, /2, /3, /4, /28, /29,
/30, /31 MS27709-2
See footnotes at end of table.
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TABLE I. Dash numbers and configurations - Continued.
Dash
number
Mounting
style
Contact size
Number
of
contacts
Contact
designation
M39029
Mating relay
Mating
end
Wire
barrel
20
Fixed stud
(figure 3)
16 16 14 /92 – 533
M83536/17-002, /17-005
21
Fixed stud
(figure 3)
16 16 14 /92 – 533
To be determined.
22
Fixed stud
(figure 3)
16 16 14 /92 – 533
To be determined.
23
Fixed stud
(figure 3) 16 20
2/ 14 /92 – 534
M83536/15-022, /16-022, /16-031,
1/ M83726/1, /2, /3, /4, /28, /29,
/30, /31 MS27709-2
24
Fixed stud
(figure 3)
16 16 16 /92 – 533
MS27745-2, -4, -5
1/ Applies to all plug-in type relays of these documents.
2/ Caution: Because of the wire barrel size of -05, -11, -17, and -23, current overload may be
experienced at 10 amperes.
Environmental:
Temperature range: Operating temperature range: –70 degrees C to + 125 degrees C.
Wire sealing: A resilient grommet is permanently bonded to the wire entry face of the socket so as to
provide moisture sealing capabilities (see figure 1). Wire sealing range shall be as specified in table II.
TABLE II. Wire sealing range.
Contact size
Wire sealing range
(mm)
16-20
.040 min to .083 max
(1.02 min to 2.11 max)
16-16
.065 min to .109 max
(1.65 min to 2.77 max)
Mechanical:
Vibration (sinusoidal): In accordance with MIL-STD-202-204, test condition G.
a. Except that the frequency range shall be varied logarithmically between the limits of 10 Hz
and 3,000 Hz.
b. Except that the procedure of MIL-STD-202-201 may be applied during 10 Hz to 55 Hz band
of the vibration frequency range.
c. Qualified mating relay shall be used as a test gauge.
Vibration (random): In accordance with EIA-364-28, test condition V, letter G, with a test duration of
15 minutes. The mating relay shall be used as the test gage.
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Shock (mechanical): I n ac c ordanc e with MIL-STD-202-213, condition C, except peak value shall be
200 g’s.
Insertion and withdrawal forces: The insertion and withdrawal forces of the relay and socket shall be
specified as in table III.
TABLE III. Insertion and withdrawal forces.
Condition
M12883/40
-01 through –05,
-07 through –11,
-13 through –17,
-19 through –23
-06, 012, -18, and –24
Initial
Insertion force (max)
26.25 lbf (116.77 newton)
30.0 lbf (133.4 newton)
Withdrawal force (min)
1.75 lbf (7.78 newton)
2.00 lbf (8.90 newton)
After 10
insertions
and
withdrawals,
before
vibration
Insertion force (max) 25 lbf (111 newton) 30.0 lbf (133.4 newton)
Withdrawal force (min) 1.75 lbf (7.78 newton) 2.00 lbf (8.90 newton)
After
vibration
Insertion force (max)
14 lbf (62 newton)
26 lbf (116 newton)
Withdrawal force (min)
1.31 lbf (5.83 newton)
1.5 lbf (6.7 newton)
Mounting hardware: The mounting hardware shall allow mounting the socket above, or below the
panel or chassis (see figures 2 and 3), and shall allow mounting and securing the relay to the socket
without disturbing the mounted socket or access to the wiring side of the socket. The hardware shall
provide the nominal spacing between socket surface and relay mounting flange, regardless or
mounting configuration.
Supplied with relay socket:
6 each .112-40 self locking nuts (.206 max dia x .176 max height).
6 each .112 flat washers (.224 max O.D. x .021 max thick).
3 each .190-32 self locking nuts (.330 max dia x .190 max height).
3 each .190 flat washers (.360 max dia x .036 max height)
3 each studs for loose mounting configuration only (see figure 2).
Fixed mounting studs: Studs shall be molded into the mounting flange of the socket and shall be
designed to prevent rotation of the stud within the flange (see figure 3).
+
Contact insta ll ati on too ls sh all be in acc ordanc e wit h table IV.
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TABLE IV. Contact installation tools.
Tool Nomenclature
Part or Identifying
Number (PIN)
(size 16 contacts)
Crimp tool
M22520/1-01, /7-01
Positioner
M22520/1-02, /7-03
Insertio n/removal tool
Unwired
M81969/14-03
Wired
M81969/30-06, /30-05
Torque: Relay socket and hardware shall be subjected to torque testing as specified in table V.
Sockets shall be installed in mounting panel when test torque is applied. No visual evidence of
physical damage shall be permitted. Torque shall be maintained for a reasonable period of time to
insure stud, socket, and associated hardware have not been damaged (see table V).
TABLE V. Torque requirements (installed in panel conditions).
Thread size
Torque
Testing
Installation
Inch-pounds
Newton-meter
Inch-pounds
Newton-meter
.112-40
8
+1
-0
0.90
+ 0.11
-0
4 ±1 0.45 ±0.11
.190-32
24
+1
-0
2.71
+ 0.11
-0
18 ±1 2.03 ±0.11
Weight: Maximum weight of relay, socket, all contacts and all associated hardware shall be as
specif ied in table VI.
TABLE VI. Weight.
Part designations
M12883/40
Maximum weight
Pounds
Grams
-01 through –12
.132
59.9
-13 through –24
.100
45.4
PIN: The PIN shall be marked on the socket body as shown in the example (see figure 1). The PIN
shall consist of the basic number of this specification sheet, the dash number from table I, and an
optional modifier.
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Example:
M12883/40 -01 S*
Basic document number
Dash number
Modifier S shall be used in the
PIN only when ordering sockets
furnished with corrosion resistant
steel hardware with no finish.
* For future acquisition of these sockets as of the effective date of revision D, 20 December 1989,
parts identified with an “S” modifier shall be corrosion resisting steel (CRS), and parts without an “S”
modifier shall be cadmium chromate finish. No mixing of hardware types shall be permitted.
Ordering data: Sockets without contacts may be ordered when so indicated in the ordering data (see
MIL-DTL-12883). This applies only to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and subcontractors.
All direct shipments to the government shall include all applicable contacts and mounting hardware.
The PIN to be marked on the socket shall be as shown in the PIN example (see figure 1 and table I).
The Government PIN, specified in table VII, supersedes the following commercial PINs.
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TABLE VII . Supersession and cross reference data.
Active
Government
PIN
Superseded manufacturers PIN
CAGE
58982
CAGE
99699
CAGE
F7913
M12883/40-01
M12883/40-02
M12883/40-03
M12883/40-04
M12883/40-05
M12883/40-06
M12883/40-07
M12883/40-08
M12883/40-09
M12883/40-10
M12883/40-11
M12883/40-12
M12883/40-13
M12883/40-14
M12883/40-15
M12883/40-16
M12883/40-17
M12883/40-18
M12883/40-19
M12883/40-20
M12883/40-21
M12883/40-22
M12883/40-23
M12883/40-24
RSL116079 AN D –S
RSL116081 AN D –S
RSL116083 AN D –S
RSL116085 AN D –S
RSL116087 AN D –S
RSL116089 AN D –S
RSL116051 AN D –S
RSL116053 AN D –S
RSL116055 AN D –S
RSL116057 AN D –S
RSL116059 AN D –S
RSL116061 AN D –S
RSE116661 AND –S
RSE116663 AND –S
RSE116665 AND –S
RSE116667 AND –S
RSE116669 AND –S
RSE116671 AND –S
RSE116673 AND –S
RSE116675 AND –S
RSE116677 AND –S
RSE116679 AND –S
RSE116681 AND –S
RSE116683 AND –S
SE410-2001 AND –S
SE410-2002 AND –S
SE410-2003 AND S
SE410-2004 AND S
SE410-2005 AND S
SEL410-2006 AND S
SE410-1001 AND –S
SE410-1002 AND –S
SE410-1003 AND S
SE410-1004 AND S
SE410-1005 AND S
SEL410-1012 AND S
SME410-2001 AND –S
SME410-2002 AND –S
SME410-2003 AND S
SME410-2004 AND S
SME410-2005 AND –S
SMEL410-2001 AND –S
SME410-1001 AND –S
SME410-1002 AND –2
SME410-1003 AND S
SME410-1004 AND S
SME410-1005 AND –S
SMEL410-1001 AND -S
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
001585 301 07 A 1
001585 302 07 A 1
001585 304 07 A 1
001585 303 07 A 1
001585 301 07 A 2
001585 305 07 A 1
001585 301 06 A 1
001585 302 06 A 1
001585 304 06 A 1
001585 303 06 A 1
001585 301 06 A 2
001585 305 06 A 1
Amendment notations: The margins of this specification are marked with vertical lines to indicate
modifications generated by this amendment. This was done as a convenience only and the
Government assumes no liability whatsoever for any inaccuracies in these notations. Bidders and
contractors are cautioned to evaluate the requirements of this document based on the entire content
irrespective of the marginal notations.
Referenced documents: In addition to MIL-DTL-12883, this document references the following:
MIL-PRF-6106
MIL-PRF-83536
MIL-PRF-83726
MS27709
MIL-STD-202-201
MIL-STD-202-204
MIL-STD-202-213
MIL-STD-1285
ASTM-D5204
ASTM-D5948
EIA-364-28
SAE-AS39029/5
SAE-AS39029/92
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CONCLUDING MATERIAL
Custodians: Preparing activity:
Army – CR DLA – CC
Navy – EC
Air Force – 85 (Project 5935-2016-041)
DLA – CC
Revie w ac t i vit ies :
Army – AR, AT
Navy – AS, MC, OS, SH
Air Force – 99
NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document.
Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information
above using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil.