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

EN4165	A	04G16	1	N	A
STANDARD	MODULE SERIES	LAYOUT	SEALING OPTION	POLARIZATION	CONTACT DELIVERY

Example of break down for plug connector

EN4165

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/ EN4165 CHAPTER

TYPE	CLASS TYPE	EN4165 CHAPTER	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
CONNECTOR
0	C – W – F – J – M	EN 4165-004	2	Rectangular stackable mounting receptacle, 2 or 4 modules
	M	EN 4165-025	2	Push-pull latching mechanism short receptacle, 1 module
	W	EN 4165-005	3	Rectangular stackable mounting receptacle, 2 or 4 modules
6	C – W – F	EN 4165-006	2	Plug 2 or 4 modules
	C – W – F	EN 4165-007	3	Plug 2 or 4 modules
	J – M	EN 4165-006	2	Plug 2 or 4 modules
	M	EN 4165-024	2	Push-pull latching mechanism plug, 1 module
	J – M	EN 4165-007	3	Plug 2 or 4 modules
9	W – F	EN 4165-008	2	Rectangular rack and panel plug, 2 or 4 modules
	W – F	EN 4165-009	3	Rectangular rack and panel plug, 2 or 4 modules
	W – F	EN 4165-010	2	Rectangular rack and panel plug rear mounted, 2 or 4 modules
	W – F	EN 4165-027	3
7	C – J – M – W – F	EN 4165-011	2	Rectangular flange mounting receptacle, 2 or 4 modules
	M	EN 4165-025	2	Push-pull latching mechanism receptacle, 1 module
	W	EN 4165-012	3	Rectangular flange mounting receptacle, 2 or 4 modules

A	For all classes	EN 4165-003	2	Male and female modules, rear release contacts
B	For all classes	EN 4165-003	3	Female module, rear release contacts

3	W – F – M	EN 4165-018	2	Protective cover for receptacle, single, 2 or 4 modules

13	C – W – F	EN 4165-013	2 3	Cable clamp, 2 or 4 modules shells
14	W – F – J – M	EN 4165-014	2 3	Accessory 2 or 4 modules round chimney
15	W – F– B	EN 4165-015	2 3	Round chimney for accessories 2 or 4 modules (1 for each cavity)
16	W – F– B	EN 4165-016	2 3	Double oval chimney for accessories 4 modules (1 for 2 cavities)
17	W – F– B	EN 4165-017	2 3	Round blank chimney for accessories (1 for each cavity)
–	M – C	EN 4165-026	2	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
	Z
	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
	Z
	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

Real time inventory at www.aircostcontrol.com

Written by Loic HONORE

Photos by Luc BOUCHEZ

EN4165 – MODULAR & RECTANGULAR CONNECTORS

Blog Air Cost Control

EN4165 – MODULAR & RECTANGULAR CONNECTORS

HIGH RELIABILITY FOR CABIN INTERCONNECTIONS

General information

Technical information

Example of break down for modules

Example of break down for plug connector

Example of Single Receptacle module

DESCRIPTION/ EN4165 CHAPTER

CLASS TYPE

Real time inventory at www.aircostcontrol.com

Categories