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Model 819

LOW-FORCE ELECTRICALLY RELEASED
IN-FLIGHT DISCONNECT

QUALIFICATION STATUS: Qualified for Minuteman III reentry Vehicle, Peacekeeper and Small ICBM
DISCONNECT MODE: Electrical release occurs when 5 amperes minimum is applied for 15 milliseconds minimum to either redundant non-pyrotechnic pin puller. No-fire current is 1 ampere for 5 minutes. Complete connector separation occurs within 50 milliseconds. Mechanical (lanyard) release mode is available as an option.
MAJOR DESIGN FEATURES:
  • Anti-bind rolloff shells
  • 360 degree RFI shell continuity
  • Separation impulse force less than 0.5 lb/sec.
  • Shells are aluminum with hard anodize finish.
  • Silicone wire grommet seals are dynamically spring loaded.
  • Connector meets NAS-1599 electrical requirements.
  • Contacts meet NAS-1600 performance requirements.
AVAILABLE CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS:
  1. 84 #16(with #16 or #20 crimp barrels)
  2. 16 #20, 43 #12
  3. 34 #22, 128 #20
  4. 72 #20, 8 #16, 14 #12
WEIGHT:

Plug 1.82 pounds
Receptacle 0.69 pounds

G&H's Model 819 series of connectors are umbilical/in-flight disconnects that are available with lanyard of electrical uncoupling. Lanyard-released models will separate upon the application of a 10-25 pound pull on the lanyard. Electrically released models will separate upon the application of a 5 ampere D.C. current. The electrical pin-puller separation device is non explosive. Lanyard released models and eletrically released models of the 819 connector offer debris-free separation from the receptacle. Captive spring energy is used to separate the plug from the receptacle.