PDS400 Connector with push button controls

PDS400 Connector with push button controls

The new Plane Power PDS400 aircraft connector with detachable front nose and push button controls. The 400 Hz connector is fully configurable to meet customer requirements.

  • Low maintenance
  • Impact resistant
  • IP67 rated
  • External components manufactured from impact resistant, thermally stable and chemically resistant thermoplastics
  • Detachable front power/control contacts and contact insulator (nose) are easy to maintain and replace
  • Suitable for a wide range of composite and single core 400 Hz cables
  • LED and push button switches are replaceable
  • Replaceable handle/strain relief system

 

Technical features

  • Connector sealed to IP67 (filler not required)
  • Configurable switches and LEDs to provide control and indication of connector usage
  • High conductivity silver plated copper contacts
  • Switch ‘boots/hoods’ provide ingress protection for the external faces of the switches

Technical specification

  • Nominal voltage: 115/200V, 400 Hz
  • Current overload: 1500 A for 1 minute (power)
  • Operating temperature: -25 to +90 C
  • Weight: 2.5 kg
  • Applicable standards: ISO 461-1, ISO 461-2, BS 4G 173-1, VG 96966-1, MIL-C-7974D

Connection of 400 Hz power supply cables to aircraft

Features and Benefits

  • Low maintenance
  • Impact resistant
  • IP67 rated
  • External components manufactured from impact resistant, thermally stable and chemically resistant thermoplastics
  • Detachable front power/control contacts and contact insulator (nose) are easy to maintain and replace
  • Suitable for a wide range of composite and single core 400 Hz cables
  • LED and push button switches are replaceable
  • Replaceable handle/strain relief system

 

Range

Technical features

  • Connector sealed to IP67 (filler not required)
  • Configurable switches and LEDs to provide control and indication of connector usage
  • High conductivity silver plated copper contacts
  • Switch ‘boots/hoods’ provide ingress protection for the external faces of the switches

Technical specification

  • Nominal voltage: 115/200V, 400 Hz
  • Current overload: 1500 A for 1 minute (power)
  • Operating temperature: -25 to +90 C
  • Weight: 2.5 kg
  • Applicable standards: ISO 461-1, ISO 461-2, BS 4G 173-1, VG 96966-1, MIL-C-7974D

Applications

Connection of 400 Hz power supply cables to aircraft

LPA Connection Systems is a leading electro-mechanical engineering company, based in the UK. With over 100 years of engineering experience and expertise, LPA provides an extensive range of electrical connector products and connection systems.

Light & Power House
Shire Hill
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 3AQ

Documentation

PDS400 connector assembly instructions

PDS400 temperature sensor & sleeve fitting instructions

Plane Power connectors key features

LPA aircraft connector brochure