Flameproof, ATEX/IECEx certified multi-pin connectors designed for use in the toughest hazardous locations.

 

Multi-pin connectors are used to provide power, control, or instrumentation connection to fixed or portable equipment in hazardous environments such as process and control, marine, batch or pilot processing plants, industrial power distribution systems, transportation, back-up power and pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.

Available from 1 to 68 contacts and wire sizes of 18 AWG to 777 MCM. The MEP series of multi-pin connectors are ATEX/IECEx certified for hazardous locations. They are suitable for use from 0-600 Vac or Vdc and provide environmental protection to IP68.
  • ATEX Cable Mount Plug and Receptacle:
    – ex
     II GD Ex d IIC T6 Gb
    – ex 
    II GD Ex tD A21 T85˚C
    – Tamb -20 °C to +40 °C 
    – IP68
  • ATEX Cable Mount Plug and Receptacle:
    – ex
     II GD Ex d IIC T6 Gb
    – ex 
    II GD Ex tD A21 T85˚C
    – Tamb -20 °C to +40 °C 

    – IP68
  • IECEx:
    – Ex d/de 
    IIC T6 Gb
    – Ex 
    tb IIIC T85C Db
    – Tamb -20 °C to +40 °C

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Applications & Features:
 

Applications

  • Offshore oil rigs
  • Offshore production platforms
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
  • Fuel storage areas
  • Airport fueling pits
  • Paint spray booths
  • Paint storage areas

Features

  • Hazardous area, environmental connector rated IP68.
  • For use in Zone 1 IIC environment.
  • Designed for the roughest industrial applications.
  • Large coupling sleeve, secured with captive set screws.
  • Secure single lead threaded coupling system.
  • Durable, scratch resistant hardcoat plating.
  • Vast family of reversible inserts.
  • Power, signal and mixed applications.
  • From 1 to 68 contact positions.
  • Crimp type contacts. Solder or pressure also available.
  • Contact sizes for 18, 16, 12, 10, 8, 4, 1/0, 4/0, 313 to 777 MCM
    AWG.
  • Shell sizes 6, 8, 10, 12. Contact your local sales representative
    for other shell sizes.
  • Extensive array of hardware and strain relief options.
  • Custom cable assembly manufacture to support customer
    application specifi c designs.
  • Silver plated contacts standard. Gold contacts optional.
  • Stainless steel and brass components available upon request.

Catalog Numbers:
 

 
MEP15-3-B06-355SN CN-06-348SN CN-12-352PN CN-6306-12C CN-5010-31E
MEP15-4-1006-355PN CN-10-359PN CN-12-352SN CN-5006-12E CN-6310-31C
MEP15-3-B10-376SN CN-10-359SN CN-12-384PN CN-6306-14C CN-5010-31E
MEP15-3-0008-321PN CN-C12-353PN CN-12-384SN CN-5006-14E CN-6312-16C
MEP13-3-B06-333SN CN-C12-353SN CN-10-313PN CN-6306-15C CN-8012-39E
MEP13-4-1006-355SN CN-12-355PN CN-10-313SN CN-5006-15E CN-5012-16E
MEP13-3-B06-334SN CN-12-355SN CN400420L CN-6308-06C CN-6312-18C
MEP13-3-B06-355PN CN-06-355PN CN410420L CN-8008-23E CN-5012-20E
MEP13-3-C08-355SN CN-06-355SN CN400820L CN-5008-6E CN-6312-20C
MEP13-3-B10-376PN CN-06-334PN CN410820L CN-6308-08C CN-5012-20E
MEP13-3-0008-321SN CN-06-334SN CN401020L CN-5008-8E CN-6312-22C
MEP13-3-0010-386SN CN-08-376PN CN411020L CN-6308-10C CN-5012-24E
MEP13-3-0008-321PN CN-08-376SN CN401214L CN-5008-10E CN-6312-24C
MEP17-3-B06-333PN CN-08-381PN CN411210L CN-6308-12C CN-5012-24E
MEP17-3-B06-334PN CN-08-381SN CN401220L CN-5008-12E CN-6312-26C
MEP17-3-C08-355PN CN-10-380PN CN401221L CN-6308-14C CN-5012-28E
CN-C10-379PN CN-10-380SN CN411220L CN-5008-14E CN-6312-28C
CN-C10-379SN CN-C12-375PN CN401620L CN-6308-16C CN-5012-28E
MOG-C12-535PN CN-C12-375SN CN411620L CN-5008-16E CN-6312-30C
MOG-C12-535SN CN-10-375PN 25ST35 CN-6308-18C CN-5012-32E
MOG-C12-777PN CN-10-375SN 25T35 CN-5008-18E CN-6312-32C
MOG-C12-777SN CN-08-325PN 40T35 CN-6308-20C CN-5012-32E
CN-06-327PN CN-08-325SN 50ST35 CN-5008-20E CN-6312-34C
CN-06-327SN CN-08-312PN 50T35 CN-6308-22C CN-5012-36E
CN-06-349PN CN-08-312SN 50ST35 CN-5008-22E CN-6312-36C
CN-06-349SN CN-08-377PN 50T35 CN-6308-23C CN-5012-36E
CN-06-314PN CN-08-377SN 63ST35 CN-5008-23E CN-6312-38C
CN-06-314SN CN-08-355PN 63T35 CN-6310-10C CN-5012-39E
CN-06-316PN CN-08-355SN 63ST35 CN-8010-31E CN-6312-39C
CN-06-316SN CN-10-376PN 63T35 CN-5010-10E CN-5012-39E
CN-06-322PN CN-10-376SN  EPX4A30Z CN-6310-12C CN-W-5306N
CN-06-322SN CN-10-388PN EPX4A30Z CN-5010-14E CN-W-5308N
CN-06-333PN CN-10-388SN EPX4B70Z CN-6310-14C CN-W-5310N
CN-06-333SN CN-10-332PN MAT-6051A CN-5010-14E CN-W-5312N
CN-08-328PN CN-10-332SN MAT-6051B CN-6310-16C CN-W-5314N
CN-08-328SN CN-10-387PN MAT-6051C CN-5010-18E TC-CN-M309
CN-06-324PN CN-10-387SN MAT-6050A CN-6310-18C TC-CN-10-20L
CN-06-324SN CN-08-335PN MAT-6050B CN-5010-18E TC-CN-12-20L
CN-06-353PN CN-08-335SN MAT-6050C CN-6310-20C TC-CN-16-20L
CN-06-353SN CN-10-374PN CN-6306-02C CN-5010-20E TI-10H
CN-08-316PN CN-10-374SN CN-8006-15E CN-6310-22C TI-12H
CN-08-316SN CN-08-321PN CN-5006-4E CN-5010-24E TI-16H
CN-08-375PN CN-08-321SN CN-6306-04C CN-6310-24C TEP-LG
CN-08-375SN CN-10-350PN CN-5006-4E CN-5010-24E TEP-SM
CN-06-310PN CN-10-350SN CN-6306-06C CN-6310-26C TES-10H
CN-06-310SN CN-10-386PN CN-5006-6E CN-5010-28E TES-12H
CN-06-354PN CN-10-386SN CN-6306-08C CN-6310-28C TES-16H
CN-06-354SN CN-12-371PN CN-5006-8E CN-5010-28E  
CN-06-348PN CN-12-371SN CN-6306-10C CN-6310-30C  
CN-14-339SN CN-14-339PN CN-5006-10E CN-5010-31E

Video Transcript:
 

Appleton Multi-Pin Connector Installation Video Transcript

Welcome to Appleton’s M Line Multi-Pin Connectors for power, control and instrumentation in heavy-duty and hazardous environments. The M-Line offers two series: MEP for hazardous ATEX and IECEx applications, and the MN for non-hazardous. Both series deliver plug-and-play simplicity and versatile configuration, and, of course, the quality and dependability you already expect from Appleton electrical products.

MULTI-PIN ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
To benefit from these advantages, you’ll want to assemble the M-Line correctly. 
We’re going to show you how.
Lay out all the components you’ll need, both materials and tools.

PREP THE CABLE
Cut the cable to length.
Measure the length of the cable adapter from the end to the start of the hex area.
cut and remove the cable’s outer jacket to match the cable adapater’s length as measured from the end to the hex area.
Bundle and tape the conductors together.
Slide the basket weave or mechanical clamp and retaining nut over the cable.
Lubricate the grommet and outer cable jacket with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol.
Slide the grommet onto the cable.
Then slide the cable adapter over the cable.
Slide the coupling nut onto the cable.
Remove the tape from the bundled conductors.
Strip the outer jacket of each conductor to the depth of the terminal so that the wire strands are visible through the terminal inspection port when inserted.
Make sure the conductor insulation is flush against the terminal.
Rotate the terminal to ensure that all strands are contained.
Crimp each terminal using the proper crimping tool, set to match the wire gauge.
With the terminal numbers facing away from you, slide the black outer insert into the plug or receptacle shell by aligning the polarization rib and slot.
Lubricate the inner insert with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol.
With the terminal numbers facing you, insert it into the black outer insert by aligning the polarization rib and slot.

INSERTING THE PINS
All pins should be numbered according to your project's wiring diagram
Working outward from the center, insert the terminals with the insertion tool. 
Make sure that the insertion tool’s concave side is fitted against the terminal to ensure that the tool does not slide and the terminal seats properly.
Make sure that each terminal goes into the insert opening with the corresponding number.

COMPLETE THE RECEPTACLE
Once all terminals are properly seated, slide the coupling nut over the plug or receptacle shell.
Hand-tighten the cable adapter counter-clockwise.
Lubricate the cable with isopropyl alcohol and slide the grommet into the adapter.
Slide the basket weave or mechanical clamp onto the adapter.
Attach the connector to a mating assembly secured in a bench vise, which holds the interior terminals together tightly in the adapter.
Shoulder the cable adapter against the coupling nut using a strap wrench, turning counter-clockwise.
Tighten the basket weave or mechanical clamp with a strap wrench, then tighten the cable clamp screws on the mechanical clamp.

FOR PANEL MOUNT RECEPTACLES
The process you’ve just seen is identical for panel-mount receptacle assemblies. Only the physical connection method is different.

FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY
Potting may be required for connectors in hazardous locations. 
Appleton’s MEP series comes with important written instructions on preparing the potting material. 
Be sure to consult applicable codes for installation requirements.
If potting is necessary, apply the sealing compound, manipulating the wires to ensure the compound settles. 
Add material as needed to 1/16th of an inch from the opening. 
Set the connector or panel mount receptacle vertically and allow 4 hours to dry.

Appleton’s complete M-Line Multi-Pin Connectors are designed for straightforward assembly and versatile, reliable performance. Consider Appleton’s M-Line for every heavy-duty and hazardous location you encounter.