The first step is to confirm that it is a genuine LEMO connector. It will have LEMO engraved on the side of the connector itself, along with the first part of the LEMO code.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nDetermining the model, size and series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The first part of the LEMO code on the connector should give you the model and size, ie FGG.1B<\/strong> or PHG.2B<\/strong>. This is the first 5 characters in a code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n FGG.1B<\/strong>.XXX.XXXXXXX Male G<\/strong> keyway line plug in the 1B size<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n FFA.1S<\/strong>.XXX.XXXXXXX Male line plug in the 1S size<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n PHA.0B<\/strong>.XXX.XXXXXXX Female A<\/strong> keyway line socket in the 0B size<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The third character in the B, K, T, M, F series identifies the keyway of the connector. Each series has several keyways available, please refer to the matching catalogue to identify these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Determining the contact type<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0The next step is to determine the insert\/contact type. If there is only one electrical contact it will be either a low voltage pin, coaxial, triaxial, or a high voltage contact. As these come is several configurations, it is best you contact one of the LEMO consultants directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0If there are multiple contacts, they may be low voltage, coaxial, triaxial, high voltage, fiber optic, or a combination thereof. For the most common multiple contact connector, with low voltage pins, the sixth position of the part number is a \u201c3\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Determine the insert\/contact configuration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Having determined the first digit, for low voltage configurations, count the number of pins in the connector, these are the 7th<\/sup> and 8th<\/sup> position of the code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FGG.1B.308<\/strong>.XXXXXXX Male G keyway 1B 8<\/strong> pin line plug<\/em> The next set of characters relates to the shell and insulator material, the contact termination type, cable diameter that it is being attached to, and the variant letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Determine the shell material<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The 9th<\/sup> position determines the shell material. The most common shell material is brass with matte chrome plating and is indicated by the letter \u201cC\u201d. Other shell materials are available, contact our LEMO consultants for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FGG.1B.308.C<\/strong>XXXXXX Male G keyway 1B 8 pin line plug with shell material of chrome plated brass<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Determine insert material<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The 10th position is the insulator material of the insert. The most common insert material is \u2018PEEK\u2019 plastic, a pale beige in colour, and is the letter \u2018L\u2019 (or sometimes Y). Coax inserts are most often PTFE, which is white, and indicated with the letter \u201cT\u201d. Other insert materials are available and are indicated in a table in the catalogues. Contact LEMO if you are unable to determine the material<\/p>\n\n\n\n FGG.1B.308.CLA<\/strong>XXXX Male G keyway 1B 8 pin line plug with shell material of chrome plated brass and a male solder insert<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Determining the termination type<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The 11th position indicates the type of pin termination. In a male plug if the termination is solder, the termination is type \u201cA\u201d. A crimp connection is a \u201cC\u201d. In a female line socket connector female solder pin, type \u201cL\u201d, or crimp type \u201cM\u201d are possible, also apply for reverse sex configurations (female contacts in a male plug). PHG.1B.308.CLLXXXX Female 8 pin line socket with a shell material of chrome plated brass and a female solder insert<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Determine the collet size and type<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Measure the diameter of the cable to determine the collet size. In the collet tables of the catalogue relevant to your Connector series find the appropriate table for your size and series as determined in step 2. Find the cable max and min dimension, which best describes your cable, and then look for the \u2018referenced type\u2019 of the collet best suited for your cable. If your connector is not terminated, measure the inside diameter of the collet to determine its size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FGG.1B.308.CLAD52Z Cable OD is between 4.2mm and 5.2mm, the Z means it has a nut that accepts a strain relief sleeve.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The last position is reserved for options (like an additional bend relief etc.) and is not required for a viable connector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are still unsure, contact one of our LEMO sales team via email at lemo@johnbarry.com.au<\/a> , and include pictures of the connector. We are happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lemo has over 90,000 combinations of connectors, so identifying the one you have can be daunting. However, there are a few rules that can help the identification process. As there are many configurations this is only a general guide. 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Panel socket also come with choices of solder bucket, straight or elbow PCB mount or crimp. To determine the correct code, contact one of the LEMO sales consultants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n