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Instruction Sheet

Slide Latch Kits, Slide Latch Clip Kits, and 408-6551

LOC B

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2008 Tyco Electronics Corporation, Harrisburg, PA

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16 DEC 08 Rev E

Locking Post Kits

Figure 1

Slide

Latch

Screw

Lock

Washer

Hex Nut

Flat

Washer

Hex Nut

Locking

Post

Slide Latch Kit

Locking Post Kit

Connector

Flange Clip Screw

Slide Latch Clip Kit

(2 Assemblies Per Kit)

Flat

Washer

Lock

Washer

Nut

Lock

Washer

Flat

Washer

1. INTRODUCTION

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.

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.

2. DESCRIPTION

(See Figure 1)

2.1. Slide Latch Kits

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

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.

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.

NOTE

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3.1. Slide Latch Kits

(See Figure 2)

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.

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.

Style III kits are used on connectors without cable

clamp housing or with cable clamp housings without a

mounting ear configuration. The cable clamp housing

extends beyond the front of the connector flange.

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.

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.

Figure 2

Slide Latch Kits

Style I (4-40 Thread Size)

Connector Shell Sizes 1 and 4

Style II (2-56 Thread Size)

Connector Shell Sizes 2, 3, and 5

Connector Without

Cable Clamp Housing

Screw

(2 Supplied)

Flat Washer

(2 Supplied)

Lock Washer

(2 Supplied)

Hex Nut

(2 Supplied)

Only Two Screws Used

for This Application

Cable Clamp Housing

Does Not Extend Beyond

Front of Connector Flange

Cable Clamp Housing

With Mounting Ear

Cable Clamp Housing

Extends Beyond Front

of Connector Flange

Style III (4-40 Thread Size)

Connector Shell Size 2, 3, and 5

Screw

(2 Supplied)

Lock Washer

(2 Supplied)

Hex Nut

(2 Supplied)

Clamp Housing

Without Mounting Ear

Flat Washer

(2 Supplied)

Lock Washer

(2 Supplied)

Hex Nut

(2 Supplied)

Screw

(2 Supplied)

Cable Clamp Housing

Extends Beyond Front

of Connector Flange

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Figure 3

Connector Without

Cable Clamp

Flat

Washer

Connector

Flange

Front Side of

Slide Latch

Installed

Screw

Slide

Latch

Detail A Detail B

Flat

Washer

Assembling Slide Latch Kit

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 N

[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.

Figure 4

Screw

Rolled Edge

Flat

Washer

Lock

Washer

Nut

Slide Latch Clip Kit

(2 Clip Components Per Kit)

Flange

1234

Assembling Slide Latch Clip Kit

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Figure 5

Assembling Locking Post Kit

Type I (4-40 Thread Size)

Locking

Post

Flat

Washers

Connector

Flange

Shim (Ref, Customer

Supplied) Used with Front

Panel-Mounting Applications

Lock

Washer

Hex Nut

Type II (2-56 Thread Size)

Locking

Post

Connector

Flange

Cable Clamp

With Mounting Ear

Lock

Washer

Hex Nut

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.

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.].

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.

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.

NOTE

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Figure 6

Large Latch Opening

Directly Over Screw

Assembled

Slide Latch Kit

Assembled

Locking Post Kit

Engaging Connectors with Slide Latches

4.2. With Slide Latch Clips

(See Figure 7)

Engage 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.

The word OPEN" will extend over the edge of

the flanges. One clip will appear to be

upside-down.

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.

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 the clips in opposite directions.

2. Grasp the connector halves and pull them

straight apart.

5. REVISION SUMMARY

Revisions to this instruction sheet include:

Updated document to corporate requirements

Figure 7

Slide Latch Clip Kit

(Installed onto Connector)

Assembled

Locking Post Kit

Engaging Connectors with Slide Latch Clips

NOTE