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ODU-MAC® Black-Line
ODU-MAC® Black-Line
ODU-MAC® is a modular connector system known for its flexibility and high performance, suitable for various industries such as automotive, telecommunications, medical, military, aerospace, and consumer goods. It offers a wide range of modules for signals, power, high-current, high-voltage, HF signals, compressed air, fluid coupling, vacuums, fiber optic cables, and high-speed data.
- Modular design with up to 4,608 signal contacts.
- Electromechanical engagement for increased safety and space efficiency.
- Compatibility with existing modules for customized test requirements.
- Available in different frame sizes and engagement options.
The Black-Line series is designed for mass interconnect solutions, offering maximum flexibility with Blue-Line modules and signal blocks. It includes features like electromechanical engagement and eight tensioning points to prevent interface distortion.
The Blue-Line series is characterized by easy handling and tool-free assembly, supporting a variety of modules and contact technologies, ensuring reliable connections with over 10,000 mating cycles.
- Certified according to UL 1977:2022/CSA C22.2 No. 182.3-16:2016.
- Meets electrical specifications derived from standard data transmission protocols.
- Safety instructions emphasize the need for protective conductor connections and compliance with IEC standards.
- Signal and power blocks, shielded feed-throughs, compressed air couplings, and various contacts.
- Configurable with a range of termination technologies including crimping, soldering, PCB, wire wrap, and wire mount.
- Connectivity: Supports CAT 5, USB® 2.0, USB® 3.2 Gen 1x1, FireWire®, Ethernet, and SPE 10G BASE-T11.
- Pressure Ratings: Modules can handle pressures up to 12 bar and down to -0.8 bar.
- Fiber Optic Modules: Available with physical contact and expanded beam options, supporting single mode and multi-mode fibers with specific insertion loss values.
- High-Current Modules: Various contact sizes and configurations are available, supporting operating voltages up to 2,500 V and continuous currents up to 225 A.
- High-Voltage Modules: Designed for operating voltages up to 4,000 V and rated surge voltages up to 12,000 V.
- Modules are available pre-assembled for ease of use.
- For complete protection against electrical shock, additional protection such as connection to a protected earth conductor is recommended.
- Voltage specifications must be recalculated based on customer setup, especially for busbar mounting.
- Current load information is valid for single contacts or fully equipped modules, with load reductions recommended for connector systems.
- Materials used include PBT for insulators and Cu alloy for contacts, with specific flammability ratings.
Various receiver variants are listed with technical data such as operating temperature, protection class, and mechanical specifications.
Several product variants are listed, including 12-Flex FOUR A, 12-Flex TWO M, and 4-Flex FOUR M, each with specific part numbers and descriptions. The document also details slide mounts, mounting frames, platforms, and enclosures with their respective weights and load capacities.
Technical data for slide mounts and platforms include maximal expansion lengths and carry capacities. The document specifies the material and surface treatment for enclosures and flange plates, which are made of aluminum with a black powder-coated finish.
Holders for RFID readers are described, with part numbers for SICK and IFM reader types. The document notes that readers are not included with the holders and recommends specific RFID tags.
Various accessories are listed, including socket wrenches for emergency release and service access, hand lever extensions, and protective covers for interfaces.
The document provides detailed technical information on international protection classes (IP) according to IEC standards, safety requirements, inspections, and voltage data. It includes explanations of protection against foreign objects and water ingress, as well as insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems.
The document introduces the ODU Mass Interconnect Solution as a modular interface for test systems, offering a configurator for existing ODU-MAC® Black-Line products.
ODU offers complete system solutions including cable assembly, emphasizing the benefits of receiving a cable harness from a single source to minimize effort and installation time.
Basic insulation is used between contacts or between an electrical circuit and local ground. If double or reinforced insulation is required, voltage data may not apply, and insulating clearances may need to be extended. All voltages are given as RMS values unless stated otherwise. Overvoltage category III is used with TT and TN systems to determine rated surge voltage. Condition A is used for inhomogeneous fields when dimensioning clearance distances. Tests for solid insulation and airways are conducted as per annex F tables. Clearance and creepage distances are determined based on the standard.
The maximum operating voltage, also known as rated voltage, is specified by the manufacturer and relates to the component's performance features. Some standards use the term nominal voltage for the value indicated by the power supply company or manufacturer for overvoltage classification. Equipment may have multiple rated voltage values or ranges.
This is the impulse withstand voltage indicated by the manufacturer, showing the insulation's endurance against transient overvoltages. It depends on the clearance distance between contacts and is influenced by the pollution degree.
Pollution degree affects insulation capacity. Four degrees are defined: 1 (no influence), 2 (temporary conductivity due to condensation), 3 (conductive pollution or dry pollution becoming conductive), and 4 (permanent conductivity due to dust or moisture). The rated voltage depends on the pollution degree and the insulating material group.
Clearance distance is the shortest air distance between conductive parts, while creepage distance is the shortest distance over an insulation surface. Both are influenced by pollution degree.
Dielectric strength is confirmed by applying test voltages according to IEC 60664-1:2020 standards. Test voltages vary with altitude and are used to verify clearance distances.
This standard applies to electrical test and measurement instruments, control devices for industrial processes, and laboratory equipment. It excludes devices under IEC 62368-1, IEC 60204-1, and IEC 60601-1 standards.
Current-carrying capacity is determined by measurement, considering self-heating and ambient temperature. The derating curve is derived from the basic curve, accounting for manufacturing tolerances and measurement uncertainties.
For multi-position connectors and cables, heating is greater than single contacts, requiring a derating factor. The factor is applied based on the number of live cores or fully equipped modules.
The American Wire Gauge (AWG) system is based on wire cross-section changes. Stranded wires, made of smaller gauge wires, offer longer service life and flexibility compared to solid wires. AWG numbers decrease as wire diameter increases.
This document provides detailed technical specifications and guidelines for connectors and cable assemblies, focusing on current-carrying capacity, nominal current load, and various technical terms related to connectors.
The document includes diagrams and tables illustrating the current-carrying capacity of connectors, measured according to IEC 60512-5-2:2002 standards. The upper limit temperature is specified at +120°C, and the derating curve is set at 0.8 times the base curve. The tables provide detailed current values for different contact diameters and termination cross-sections.
Specifications for nominal current load are provided for single-wire and multi-wire lines, with details on laying procedures and nominal cross-sections. The document references VDE 0298-4:2023-06 for nominal current load standards.
The document defines key technical terms such as ambient temperature, chemical resistance, clearance distance, and contact resistance. It also explains connector types, including those with and without breaking capacity, and provides details on crimp connections, creepage distance, and insulation coordination.
Connectors are generally designed without breaking capacity unless specified otherwise. The document emphasizes the importance of adhering to rated voltage specifications and taking precautions to prevent contact with live conductors.
The document concludes with a general note on the design and specifications of connectors, highlighting that all information is subject to change without notice and that the publication supersedes all prior versions.
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• More than 80 years of experience in the connector technology • Over 2,800 employees worldwide • 170 apprentices and dual students • 6,000 customers around the world • 5 production and logistics sites: Germany, China, Mexico, Romania, USA Germany, Austria, China, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, CABLE ASSEMBLY TOOL AND SPECIAL MACHINE CONSTRUCTION SURFACE TECHNOLOGY
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Clickable page numbers Test and measurement for the next level 4 12-Flex FOUR A (Advanced Class) 8 12-Flex TWO M Tabletop (Comfort Class) 12 4-Flex FOUR M (Compact Class) 14 The modular system at a glance 18 Proven ODU-MAC® Modularity 19 Shielded feed-through / High-speed connector Size 1 33 The majority of ODU-MAC® modules and contacts have been certified according to UL 1977:2022/CSA C22.2 No. 182.3-16:2016 (E file no.: E110586) and tested to MIL / SAE / EIA. Data transmission protocols The contact arrangement of an ODU data transmission connector differs from a standard data transmission connector...
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ODU-MAC® BLACK-LINE ODU-MAC® Test and measurement for the next level The ODU-MAC® Black-Line Mass Interconnect interface stands out by its excellent quality and its fantastic modularity and flexibility. Unlike the signal blocks that are so typical for the sector, ODU primarily relies on the modular ODU-MAC® Blue-Line Connector System. This gives the user a choice of various modules designed for signals, power, high-current, high-voltage, HF signals (coax), compressed air and fluid coupling, vacuums, fiber optic cables and data rates / high-speed data. PCB termination modules round off the range....
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ODU-MAC® Overview The ODU-MAC® Black-Line Mass Interconnect solution benefits from the principle of the ODU-MAC® Blue-Line Modular Connector System. FEATURES Maximum flexibility with ODU-MAC® Blue-Line modules and signal blocks The modular design and the variety of transmission possibilities are characteristics of the proven, hybrid ODU-MAC® Blue-Line System. Innovative engagement option: electromechanical version with remote control available Eight tensioning points stop the frame distortion Due to the high compatibility the ODU Mass Interconnect interface can be individually equipped with the...
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Product information coming soon 4-Flex FOUR M (Compact Class) 12-Flex TWO M T abletop (Comfort Class) 12-Flex FOUR A (Advanced Class) Mating principle Hand lever Hand lever Hand lever Electromechanical (Remote possible) Rack mount Rack mount Rack mount / Inline tester Resistance coding (optional) RFID coding (optional) Slide mount (optional) Platform (optional) Uniformly with 4-Flex FOUR M/condition monitoring included Rack units (without platform) Max. signals Condition monitoring (optional) SIZES A variety of ODU-MAC® Blue-Line modules can be integrated in different frame sizes (size 2 or 4)....
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System features QUICK-LOCK Time-saving socket frame unlock / lock on receiver side with just a 1/4 turn 8 TENSIONING POINTS Equal tensioning ensures safe and reliable connections and prevents interface distortion UP TO 12 INDIVIDUAL FLOATING DOCKING FRAMES Tolerance protection for extended lifespan ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGAGEMENT OPTION Increased safety through push-button operation compared to the mechanical version Optimum use of space by eliminating the hand lever (reduced space requirement) Time-saving automation is possible through remote control Suitable for easy integration into an inline...
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12-Flex FOUR A (Advanced Class) Innovative engagement option: electromechanical version Back view of slide mount Front view of 12-Flex FOUR A Adapter (ITA)
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coming soon Optional resistance coding POWER BLOCK Rack mount / In-line tester version Signal blocks Size 4 Frames Size 4 9
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Back view of slide mount Front view of 12-Flex TWO M Adapter (ITA)
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Optional resistance coding Rack mount version Signal blocks Size 2
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12-Flex TWO M Tabletop (Comfort Class) Tabletop including platform Back view of slide mount Front view of 12-Flex TWO M Adapter (ITA)
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Optional resistance coding Signal blocks Size 2
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4-Flex FOUR M (Compact Class) coming soon Housing Adapter Front view of Rack mount version with hand lever Front view of 4-Flex FOUR M Adapter (ITA) 14
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coming soon Mechanical coding Power Block Rack mount version Signal blocks Size 4
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THE FLEXIBILITY OF MASS INTERCONNECT Additional interface for device test (climate chamber, oven, and so on) High flexibility due to standard and customizable flange plates for various connectors Facilitating the use of existing interfaces Wide space for cable harnessing, PCB boards and additional equipment like electronics
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Flange plates in various sizes
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ODU-MAC®® BLUE-LINE ODU-MAC The modular system at a glance The modules of the ODU-MAC® Blue-Line stand out due to their easy handling, flexibility and high performance. You can choose between a variety of modules to get the perfect solution for every application. Due to the tool-free assembly and removal of the modules in the frame, the system is very user-friendly. The exchange of the crimp-clip contacts is easy, even when assembled. Contacts for solder, crimp, PCB termination, wire wrap and wire mount Secondary locking part Variety of modules to choose from Socket frame Contacts with clip principle...
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© Economical Easy handling: clip-in assembly and removal of the modules in the frame without using tools • Different modules available: transmission of signals, power, high-current, high-voltage, coax, compressed air, fluid, vacuum, data and fiber optic • Maximum contact density via the 2.4 mm grid (1 unit) • Easy disassembling of most contacts from the module front side • Impressive adapter frame (ITA) including a pre-guiding system • Each of the 12 connectors that can be integrated is also fitted with guiding pins and bearings that allow for radial play of +/- 0.6 mm. ODU Contact Technology...
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ODU-MAC®The contact principle ODU Contacts meet the highest quality standards and enable safe and reliable connections. In order to achieve this, ODU relies on high-performance contact technologies with constant contact resistance. In the turned contact category, we essentially distinguish between lamella and slotted contacts. The socket pieces differ, but the pins are always the same and always solid. Contacts in slotted version The universal ODU TURNTAC® contact system combines the very good contact properties and high quality with economical prices. By means of optimum guidance and assembly...
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