What is MIL-DTL-26482 Connector & MS3112 MS3116 US military connector

MIL DTL 26482 is bayonet type US military standard connector , in the past it’s called MIL-C-26482 connector , could be solder type known as Sery I and crimp type known as Sery II , sometimes people call US military standard connector as MS connector .
MS3110 MS3111 MS3112 MS3114 MS3116 MS3119 is items of MIL-DTL-26482 connector , represents plug and different receptacle.
MIL-DTL-26482 US military connector is not only suitable for extremely harsh military use, but also suitable for very harsh industrial environment, such as low temperature of minus 55 degrees, and high temperature environment of 125 degrees, 26482 connector has very high reliability, the design of five key grooves can make the plug and socket mating with convenient guide alignment, and can be quickly connected and disconnected by turning 1/4 turn, with very reliable sealing performance, the protection level reaches IP67, with Very good vibration resistance, suitable for industrial and military environments.
The MIL-DTL-26482 SERIES I is high density contact arrangements connector built in a miniature circular metal shell.This sery connector is compatible other brands that comply MIL-DTL-26482 standard, or for replacment.
Features of MS3116 MS3112 MS3114 MIL DTL 26482 connector
Rygged shell of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
Aluminum alloy shell and hardware create a rugged connector with minimal weight. These connectors have been used extensively in commercial, military and aerospace environments. Standard shells accept all MIL-DTL-26482 accessories.
Environmentally Sealed of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
Complete moisture sealing is achieved by combining four seals: shell,peripheral, interfacial and wire. Wire Seal is accomplished by multiple ripple design, exceeding the wire sealing requirements of MIL-DTL-26482
Resistant to Miltary Environments of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
These connectors will operate in temperatures -55℃ to +125℃ (-67℉ to +257℉) nder the harshest possible conditions.
- Wide Range Of Wire Gauges and Current Carring Capability
Up to 22 amps with wire gauges from size 24 up to size 16 AWG wire.
Resilient Insulator & Grommet of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
A resilient synthetic rubber insulator and integrated rear wire sealing grommet guarantees a liquid tight assembly. Solder contacts are permanently bonded into the insulator.
Contact size and parameter of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
MIL-DTL-26482 connector have 3 different size contact , some items have one size contact, some may have 2 different size contact, different contact size have differect current rating, testedd at +20℃.
20AWG 7.5A
16AWG 22A
12AWG 35A
- Insulation resistance
The insulation resistance to be tested per EIA364.21 and MIL-DTL-26842 3.6.6 test condtition B:DC500V/5000MΩ min
Opersting & Test voitage of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
The dielectric withstanding voltage to be tested per EIA364.20 and MIL-DTL-26842 3.6.8

Contact resistance of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
Voltage drops to be tested per EIA364.06 and MIL-DTL-26482 3.6.4

Water pressure of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
48 hours in 6 feet per MIL-DTL-26482 3.6.14
Humidity of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
20-day 50 to 90% humidity teating per MIL-DTL-26482 3.6.25
Mating cycles of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector : 500 cycle
Salt spray of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
Unmated connectors and protective covers meet 48 hour exposure per EIA364.26 and MIL-DTL-26482 3.6.19
Vibration of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
10μs max at 10 to 2000Hz(15g) discontinuity per EIA364.28 and MIL-DTL-26482 3.6.21
Shock of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
50g’s/11ms duration.three major axes 10μs max discontinuity per EIA364.27 and MIL-DTL-26482 3.6.23
Contact retention of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector
The contact retention to be tested per EIA364.29 and MIL-DTL-26482 3.6.32

Wire sealing range of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector MIL-DTL-26482 connector

Materials and surface treatment of MS3116 MS3110 MS3112 MS3114 26482 connector:
Shell material : Aluminum alloy
Insulator and grommets material : Synethetic rubber
Contacts material : Copper alloy
Finish sufface treatment of shell : Olive drab chromate coating over/black over zinc plating(RoHs)
Finish sufface treatment of contacts : Gold plated
Order Reference of MS3116 MS3114 MS3112 MIL-DTL-26482 connector

- First 2 letter of the MIL-DTL-26482 connector connector items is MS, means the 28482 connectors
- There are 9 different size of shells for the MS26482 connector,shell size as 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24, the bigger number,the bigger size
- The 7 different shell types represent different functions of the MS26482 connector, and is very important for the items name
- Different size shells have different pin quantity and size options and contact arrangements
- The position of the connector is very imporant function, in some places where there are many connector applications, different connectors may have different functions, voltages and currents. Different key design can reduce the mismatch between multiple connectors. The “N” position is normal position, no rotation. Details of the position check the following titles for key position.

- Class mainly shows the protection class for the MS26482 connector items, have different options, the different class is related with different endbells as following

- Finish is for surface treatment, can be different color or plating.
MS3116 MS3114 MS3112 MS3110 is all items for MIL-DTL-26482 connector ?
The following series all can be made with 9 different shells, that means the main item code is not related with the connector size, but mainly related with function, as we know the Europe standard M sery connector is named mainly by size. So the name rules is different with the M sery connector.

The MS3116 connector is used to connect cables as plug, and MS3110 MS3111 MS3112 MS3114 MS3119 used as receptacle.
MS3110 Amphenol PT00 connector
MS3110 connector is wall mounting receptacle , compatible with Amphenol PT00 , such as MS3110A is compatible with PT00A, MS3110E is compatible with PT00E, MS3110F is compatible with PT00F, MS3100P is compatible with PT00P
MS3110 could be made with the 9 different size shells, and have A E F J P different endbells for 5 different protection class , the size of the termination/endbell is different,details as following

MS3111 Amphenol PT01 connector
MS3111 connector is square cable connecting receptacle , the MS3111 sery is compatible with Amphenol PT01 sery, the detail items MS3111A is compatible with PT01A, MS3111E is compatible with PT01E , MS3111F is compatible with PT01F , MS3111P is compatible with PT01P

MS3111 connector can be 9 different size for various pins option and have A E F J P different termination assembly for 5 different protection class , the size of the termination/endbell is different,details as following

MS3112 Amphenol PT02 connector
MS3112 connector is box mounting receptacle , compatible with Amphenol PT02 connector , such as MS3112A is compatible with PT02A , MS3112E is compatible with PT02E
MS3112 connector have 9 size shell and different pin arrangment for option, can be A E F J P different termination assembly for 5 different protection class , the size of the termination/endbell is different.
MS3114 Amphenol PT07 connector
MS3114 connector is jam nut mounting receptacle , compatible with Amphenol US military MIL-DTL26482 connector PT07 series, for example MS3114E is compatible with PT07E , MS3114P is compatible with PT07P

MS3114 US military standard MIL-DTL-26482 connector have 9 different size for various pin arrangement option , and could come with 5 class A E F J P protection with different endbells/termination assembly,details as followng:
MS3116 Amphenol PT06 connector
MS3116 connector is straight plug that connect to cables, and mate with other receptacle, is US military MIL-DTL-26482 standard connector , compatible with Amphenol PT06 items, such as MS3116A is compatible with PT06A , MS3116E is compatible with PT06E , MS3116F is compatible with PE06F , MS3116P is compatible with PT06P
MS3116 connector have 9 different shells , each size shell support different pin arrangement , and with 5 class endbells A E F J P for different application and protection class, the different endbells have different size, details as following:

MS3119 Amphenol PTB connector
MS3119 connector is thru-bulkhead receptacle , compatible with Amphenol PTB items, have 9 different size shells , dimension as following:


Shells and contact arrangement of MIL-DTL-26482 connector
Shell 8 have 2 3 4 pins for option, and 2 types 3 pin contact arrangement with different pin position, all made with 20 size contact , MIL-DTL-26482 connector with shell 8 is also called C8 connectors , with US standard 7/16-28UNEF thread

Shell 10 have 5 6 7 pins for option, and 2 types 6 pin contact arrangement with different pin position, all made with 20 size contact , MIL-DTL-26482 connector with shell 10 is also called C10 connectors with US standard 9/16-24UNEF thread.

Shell 12 have 3 4 8 10 12 14 pins for option, could be male or female, 3 pin and 4 pin made with 16 size contact, 8 10 12 14 pins made with 20 size contact , MIL-DTL-26482 connector with shell 12 is also called C12 connectors with US standard 11/16-24UNEF thread

Shell 14 have 4 5 12 15 18 19 pins for option, could be male or female, some pin arrangement made with single size contact, some have 2 size contacts, and there’re 2 type 5 pin contact arrangement, MIL-DTL-26482 US military connector made with shell 14 is also called C14 connector with US standard 13/16-20UNEF thread, details as following

Shell 16 MIL-DTL-26482 US military connector is also called C16 connector with 15/16-20UNEF thread, have 8 14 23 pins contact arrangement, 2 types 8 pin contact arrangement, one type 14 pin contact arrangement, and 3 types 23 pin contact arrangement, details as following:

Shell 18 have 5 8 9 11 13 30 32 pins for option, could be male or female, some pin arrangement made with single size contact, some have 2 size contacts, and there’re 2 type 8 pin contact arrangement, MIL-DTL-26482 US military connector made with shell 18 is also called C18 connector with US standard 1 1/16-18UNEF thread, details as following

Shell 20 have 15 16 20 27 39 41 pin quantity for option, could be male or female, some pin arrangement made with single size contact, some have 2 size contacts, could have power and signal contact in same connector , MIL-DTL-26482 US military connector made with shell 20 is also called C20 connector with US standard 1 3/16-18UNEF thread, details as following

MIL-DTL-26482 connector with Shell 22 is also called C22 connector , is have US standard thread 1 5/16-18UNEF, have 7 12 19 21 32 34 41 55 pins contact arrangement, there are 2 types pin arrangement for 32 pins shell , details as following

Shell 24 MIL-DTL-26482 connector is also called C24 connector, have US standard thread 1 7/16-18UNEF, have 19 31 61 pins contact arrangement, details as following

Application for MIL-DTL-26482 connector
- Military and industrial environments requiring a miniature, high density, environmental connector.
- Power generators Earth moving equipment
- Ships
- Mobile equipment
- Telecommunications
- Industrial machinery
- Engines
- Sensors
- Motion Control
- Off-road vehicles

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