new product extension summary for 3m authorized distributors 3m? link connectors, 2-position issue number: 811 date: november 30, 2011 product description 3m announces an addition to its link connector family . the new 3m link connector, 2-position uses the advantages of 3m?s idc technology a nd is designed to provide a safe and reliable electrical connection in lighting/led applications such as resi dential, office, hospitalit y and industrial lighting, as well as backlight applications, industrial fiel dbus networks or between se veral components in other low power applications. the link connector family includes 2- and 4-posit ion wiremount and boardm ount produc ts and can accommodate discrete or flat ribbon cable with conductor size s between 18 and 22 awg. mounting location configuration part number tech sheet wiremount w/m conn for 18awg 38102-0018-000 fl ts-2098-d w/m conn for 20 awg 38102- f020-h00 fl ts-2098-d w/m conn for 22 awg 38102-w022-w00 fl ts-2098-d boardmount 2p bm straight blac k 38202-62s3-000 pl ts-2099-c 2p bm rablack 38202- 52s3-000 pl ts-2099-c market segments/customer applications ? factory automation o flat panel displa y manufacturing o semiconductor manufacturing o fieldbus systems o cc-link applications ? led lighting o general lighting: residentia l, office, hospitality, ar chitectural led fixtures o backlighting: lcd tvs, led tvs, signage ? building automation ? conveying systems ? communication networks using rs-485 protocol competitive situation although there is not an exact cross identified for the 3m link connector, we have identified potential competitive products availabl e in the market pl ace. the table on page 2 pr ovides a detailed comparison of known competitiv e products.
new product extension summary fo r 3m authorized distributors 3m? link connectors, 2-position competitive products supplier ? 3m ? hirose ?? tyco ? molex ? product ?? link ? connector ? df ? 59 ? novaseal ? ssl slimseal ? ssl ? idc ? ssl ? flexi \ mate ? pitch ? 2.54 ? mm ? 2 ? mm, ? 4 ? mm ? 4 ? mm ??? ?? 3.7 ? mm ? contact ? type ? idc ? crimp ? dual ? idc ??? idc ? ssl ? crimp ? # ? of ? position ? 2, ? 4 ? 2,3,4,6 ? 1,2,3,4 ? 2,3,4 ? 2 ? 2 ? wire ? accommodation ? 18 \ 22 ? awg ? 22 ? awg ? 18 \ 24 ? awg ? 18 \ 26 ? awg ? 18 ? awg ? 26 \ 28 ? connecting ? options ? wire \ to \ wire ? t \ branch ? wire ? to ? board ? wire \ to \ board ? short ? circuit ? pin ? board \ to \ board ? feed ? thru ? wire \ to \ board ? wire \ to \ wire ? wire \ to \ board ? wire \ to \ wire ? wire \ to \ board ? board \ to \ board ? wire \ to \ board ? terminator ? options ? ? boardmount ? configuration ? right ? angle(th) ? straight ? (th) ? right ? angle ? right ? angle ? right ? angle(th,smt) ? straight ? (th,smt) ? right ? angle ? right ? angle ? current ? rating ? (a) ? 5 ? 3 ? 8 ? (18 ? awg) ? 5 ? 2.5 ? 2 ? voltage ?? 160 ? 100,230 ? 250 ? 300 ? 230 ? 500 ? ip ? rating ? ip ? 20 ? \\\? \\\? ip ? 67 ? ip ? 65,ip ? 67 ? \\\? temperature ? rating ? \ 20 ? to ? 70c ?\ 35 ? to ? 105c ?\ 40 ? to ? 105c ???\ 40 ? to ? 85c ?\ 40 ? to ? 85c ? selling 3m?s value proposition from the competitive situati on section, it can be seen that there are a variet y of products ava ilable that have very similar product features. 3m?s link connector?s design is what se ts itself above th e competition. 3m link connectors use the advantages of 3m?s idc technology and are designed to provide a safe and reliable electrical conne ction while enabling t-tab termination as well as cable extensions. the link connector, 381 series is hermaphrodi tic (connector can mate to itself ) which reduces the number of different interconn ect products needed for wiring. link connector s are designed to te rminate easily in the field using a standard pair of pliers and do not require any special to oling or pretreatment of cables. the termination process reduces labor installation costs rela tive to traditional interconnect alternatives. in some fieldbus applicatio ns, it was found that in co mbination with 3m? power clamp connectors or 3m? mini-clamp connectors, the customer could reduce its wire usage by 70 %.
new product extension summary fo r 3m authorized distributors 3m? link connectors, 2-position termination process ? no cable prep n eeded; simply squeeze with a pair of pliers (note: 4-position shown for demonstration purposes; 2-position follows the same process) sales support materials (i nclude tech data sheets) configuration part number tech sheet packaging/labeling (start text here)
new product extension summary fo r 3m authorized distributors 3m? link connectors, 2-position branching the same wiremount product can be use for branching at any point along a field bus or pow er line without having to cut the cable by removing the insulation cap at the end of th e cover. the 3m link connector desi gn and termination process al lows for easy installation that is capa ble of cable extension or branching. cable extension and t-tap
new product extension summary fo r 3m authorized distributors 3m? link connectors, 2-position the 3m link connector can be used with wire ga uges from 18 awg to 22 aw g and allows different components to be interco nnected that may have diff erent wire gauges. the covers are color-coded for proper wire usage. the covers are also designed to incr ease wire alignment a nd retention allowing for proper wire termination. latches and polarizatio n ensure proper mating of the connectors. product features/advantages/benefits ? hermaphroditic four-point contac t mating structures reduces the number of diff erent components required to interconn ect and ensures a reliable interconnect ? easy, labor saving and re liable idc termination ? t-tap termination enable mid-cable terminations without special preparat ion or handling of the cable or wires in order to interconnect fieldbus and power lines at any point ? easy field termination with no sp ecial wire preparation ? no stri pping, tinning or special tooling o can terminate with a common pair of pliers ? design accepts multiple wire diameters of 1.1 to 2.54 mm, conductor sizes of 18 to 22 awg ? 5 amp maximum current carryi ng capability per contact ? latching mechanism main tains a reliable interc onnection in demandi ng field applications sales support materials ? customer drawing ? specification sheet ? 3d models ? product samples ? assembly procedure part number configuration product data sheets tech sheet 38102-0018-000 fl w/m conn fo r 78-5102-0094-8 ts-2098-d 38102-f020-h00 fl w/m conn fo r 20 awg 78-5102-0094-8 ts-2098-d 38102-w022-w00 fl w/m conn fo r 22 awg 78-5102-0094-8 ts-2098-d 38202-62s3-000 pl 2p bm strai ght black 78-5102-0095-5 ts-2099-c 38202-52s3-000 pl 2p bm ra black 78-5102-0096-3 ts-2099-c ordering information/lead time see the most recent revision of the customer drawing for available produc t options and part numbers. lead times may vary by part number a nd are available in the 3m price pages, on 3m xpress (secure login required), or by calling 3m cu stomer service at 800-225-5373. pricing and samples pricing is available in the 3m price pages. samples for select popular conf igurations will be available in the 3m sample center.
new product extension summary fo r 3m authorized distributors 3m? link connectors, 2-position mating information series mating compatibility 381 series, 2-position 381 series, 2-position 382 series, 2-position 381 series, 4-position 381 series, 4-position 382 series, 4-position 382 series, 2-position 381 series, 2-position 382 series, 4-position 381 series, 4-position related products this product is launched in associ ation with several other factor y automation products. reference the 3m.com/automation microsit e for information on all industrial and lighting solutions. contact information for information in the usa, please c ontact 3m customer service at: 800-225-5373. for information outside the united sa tes, please contact y our local 3m subsidiary . a directory of 3m subsidiaries can be found at the following web address: http://www.3m.com/us/electronics_mfg/interconnects/sales_contacts/index.jhtml 3m is a trademark of 3m company important notice all statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3m?s products are based on information believed to be rel iable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. before using this product, you must evaluate it a nd determine if it is suitable for your intended application. yo u assume all risks and liability associated with such use. any statements related to the product which are not contained in 3m?s current publications, or any contrary statements co ntained on your purchase order shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3m. warranty; limited remedy; limited liability. this product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of one year from the time of purchase. 3m makes no other warranties including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose. if this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3m?s option, to replace or repair the 3m product or refund the purchase price of the 3m product. except where prohibited by law, 3m will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3m product, regardless of the legal theory asserted. 3 electronic solutions division interconnect products 6801 river place blvd. austin, tx 78726-9000 1-800-225-5373 www.3mconnectors.com ? 3m 2011 . all rights reserved.
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