High reliability for cabin interconnections
General Information
The EN4165 standard ( also known as MBBN3330 and BACC65 for the mono-module) is a rectangular , modular and multi-contact connector used in most of the new configuration of cabin interior and In Flight Entertatainment system.
This standard offers the possibility of three different shell sizes in order to meet any requirments
One size is made to accomodate 4 modules whereas the second is made to accomodate 2 modules.
The third option which is mainly used on the latest aircraft program is the mono-module due to his fast and secure connection for cabin applications and IFE.
Furthermore, the inserts used on this series are also qualified under ECS7089, BACI10 to meet the Aircraft manufacturer specifications.
Two different inserts are available under the EN4165, identified on the specifications as series 2 and 3 ( Series 3 use the same contacts than the D38999 series III)
Additionnaly, contacts used on this efficient family of connector are qualified under the EN3155, M39029 and ECS7089 depending of the standard required.
Moreover, manufacturers have created a new higher density with a reverse design to offer an excellent protection of contacts gauge 23
From the civil to the military not forgetting about the helicopters applications benefits are :
- Male and female modules can be mixed in the same housing
Crimp or PCB contacts are available
Allows mixing of contact types such as signal, coaxial, Quadrax, power and optical
Compact solution
Polarization in order to avoid mistakes during mating
Quick install : Push-pull coupling (mono-module version)
Time saving : color coding for the polarization
Weight saving : composite version
Technical information
Example of break down for modules
| EN145 | A | 04G16 | 1 | N | A |
| STANDARD | MODULE SERIES | LAYOUT | SEALING OPTION | POLARIZATION | CONTACT DELIVERY |
Example of break down for plug connector
| EN4165 | F | 6 | A | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| STANDARD | CLASS TYPE | CONNECTOR TYPE | MODULES SERIES | SHELL TYPE | KEYING COUPLING | DELIVERY CONDITION |
Example of single receptacle module
| EN4165 | M | 0 | 1 | A | N |
| STANDARD | CLASS TYPE | RECEPTACLE | SHELL TYPE | MODULE SERIES | POLARIZATION |
Description/EN145 chapter
| TYPE | CLASS TYPE | EN145 CHAPTER | TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
| CONNECTOR |
| 0 | C - W - F - J - M | EN4165-004 | 2 | Rectangular stackable mounting receptacle, 2 or 4 modules |
| M | EN4165-025 | 2 | Push-pull latching mechanism short receptacle, 1 module | |
| W | EN4165-005 | 3 | Rectangular stackable mounting receptacle, 2 or 4 modules | |
| 9 | W - F | EN4165-008 | 2 | Rectangular rack and panel plug rear mounted, 2 or 4 modules |
| EN4165-009 | 3 | |||
| W - F | EN145-010 | 2 | Rectangular flange mounting receptacle, 2 or 4 modules | |
| EN145-027 | 3 | |||
| 7 | C - J - M - W - F | EN4165-025 | 2 | Push-pull latching mechanism receptacle, 2 or 4 modules |
| M | EN4165-012 | 3 | Push-pull latching mechanism receptacle, 1 module | |
| W | Rectangular flange mounting receptacle, 2 or 4 modules |
| A | For all classes | EN4165-003 | 2 | Male and female modules, rear release contacts |
| B | For all classes | EN4165-003 | 3 | Female module, rear realse contacts |
| 3 | W - F - M | EN4165-018 | 2 | Protective cover for receptacle, single, 2 or 4 modules |
| 13 | C - W - F | EN4165-013 | 2 3 | Cable clamp, 2or modules shells |
| 14 | W - F - J - M | EN4165-014 | 2 3 | Accessory 2 or 4 modules round chimmey |
| 15 | W - F - B | EN4165-015 | 2 3 | Round chimmey for accessories 2 or 4 modules (1 for 2 cavities) |
| 16 | W - F - B | EN4165-016 | 2 3 | Double oval chimney for accessories 4 modules (1 for 2 cavities) |
| 17 | W - F - B | EN4165-017 | 2 3 | Round blank chimney for accessories (1 for each cavity) |
| - | M - C | EN4165-026 | 2 3 | Accessory for push-pull latching mechanism |
Class type
| MODEL | DESCRIPTION |
| connector | W | Receptacles and plugs, cadmium-plated aluminium alloy, olive drab — 500 h salt spray — Plug with grounding spring — Crimp, removable contacts — Maximum operating temperature 175 °C continuous |
| J | Receptacles and plugs, cadmium-plated composite, olive drab — 2 000 h salt spray — Plug with grounding spring — Crimp, removable contacts — 1 500 matings — Maximum operating temperature 175 °C continuous | |
| Z | Receptacles and plugs, zinc-nickel plated aluminium alloy, non reflective black — 500 h salt spray — Plug with grounding spring — Crimp, removable contacts — Maximum operating temperature 175 °C continuous | |
| K | Receptacles and plugs, passivated stainless steel — 500 h salt spray — Plug with grounding spring — Fire-resistant — Crimp, removable contacts — Maximum operating temperature 200 °C continuous | |
| F | Receptacles and plugs, nickel-plated aluminium alloy — 48 h salt spray — Plug with grounding spring — Crimp, removable contacts — Maximum operating temperature 200 °C continuous | |
| M | Receptacles and plugs, nickel-plated composite — 2 000 h salt spray — Plug with grounding spring — Crimp, removable contacts — 1 500 matings — Maximum operating temperature 200 °C continuous | |
| Y | Hermetic receptacle, passivated stainless steel — Solder contacts — Maximum operating temperature 200 °C continuous | |
| T | Receptacles and plugs, nickel fluorocarbon polymer plated aluminium alloy, non reflective — 500 h salt spray — Plug with grounding spring — Crimp, removable contacts — Maximum operating temperature 175 °C continuous |
| Protective cover | K | Protective cover for plug in passivated corrosion resisting steel — Maximum operating temperature 200 °C continuous |
| F | Protective cover for receptacle or plug in nickel-plated aluminium alloy — Maximum operating temperature 200 °C continuous | |
| Z | Protective cover for receptacle or plug, zinc-nickel plated aluminium alloy, non-reflective black – Maximum operating temperature 175 °C continuous | |
| W | Protective cover for receptacle or plug in olive-green cadmium-plated aluminium alloy — Maximum operating temperature 175 °C continuous | |
| T | Protective cover for receptacle or plug in nickel fluorocarbon polymer plated aluminium alloy, non reflective — Maximum operating temperature 175 °C continuous |
Dummy receptacle | K | Dummy receptacle in passivated stainless steel — Maximum operating temperature 200°C continuous |
| F | Dummy receptacle in nickel-plated aluminium alloy — Maximum operating temperature 200 °C continuous | |
| Z | Dummy receptacle, zinc-nickel plated aluminium alloy, non-reflective black – Maximum operating temperature 175 °C continuous | |
| W | Dummy receptacle in olive-green cadmium-plated aluminium alloy — Maximum operating temperature 175 °C continuous | |
| T | Dummy receptacle in nickel fluorocarbon polymer plated aluminium alloy, non reflective — Maximum operating temperature 175 °C continuous |
