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PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 4:59 pm    Post subject: D-Sub connector use Reply with quote

My left wing contains my Dynon ADAHRS module, which is normally connected to the Skyview Network using a D-Sub 9 connector. The wing also has an Aveo LED light that has 4 wires (nav power, strobe power, ground, snynchronization). The nav light draws 0.6 amps and the strobe draws 3.2 amps (peak).

Wire sizes are 22 gauge for the ADAHRS and strobe sync wire, and 20 gauge for the strobe power, nav power and ground.

I want a connector at the wing root to facilitate wing folding (or removal). Can I use a D-Sub 15 connector for this purpose. I hope so because I already spent the day completing it.


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:31 am    Post subject: D-Sub connector use Reply with quote

At 07:56 PM 6/7/2015, you wrote:
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My left wing contains my Dynon ADAHRS module, which is normally connected to the Skyview Network using a D-Sub 9 connector. The wing also has an Aveo LED light that has 4 wires (nav power, strobe power, ground, snynchronization). The nav light draws 0.6 amps and the strobe draws 3.2 amps (peak).

Wire sizes are 22 gauge for the ADAHRS and strobe sync wire, and 20 gauge for the strobe power, nav power and ground.

I want a connector at the wing root to facilitate wing folding (or removal). Can I use a D-Sub 15 connector for this purpose. I hope so because I already spent the day completing it.


The D-sub is rated for the voltages and
currents in your application . . . and
the lowly d-connectors have cousins qualified
for space travel . . . but they're still
a 'non-environmental' connector. This
means that while they are electrically
capable by virtue of the pins and sockets,
they are vulnerable to the effects of moisture,
dust, mud, oil, etc.

It's a low-risk experiment. There are
no hazards to airframe or crew associated
with loss of function . . . and there's
a high probability of long and satisfactory
service. But be aware and keep an eye on it.



Bob . . . [quote][b]


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:16 am    Post subject: D-Sub connector use Reply with quote

Thanks Bob. I think the location will be dry.

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[quote] At 07:56 PM 6/7/2015, you wrote:
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My left wing contains my Dynon ADAHRS module, which is normally connected to the Skyview Network using a D-Sub 9 connector. The wing also has an Aveo LED light that has 4 wires (nav power, strobe power, ground, snynchronization). The nav light draws 0.6 amps and the strobe draws 3.2 amps (peak).

Wire sizes are 22 gauge for the ADAHRS and strobe sync wire, and 20 gauge for the strobe power, nav power and ground.

I want a connector at the wing root to facilitate wing folding (or removal). Can I use a D-Sub 15 connector for this purpose. I hope so because I already spent the day completing it.


  The D-sub is rated for the voltages and
  currents in your application . . . and
  the lowly d-connectors have cousins qualified
  for space travel . . . but they're still
  a 'non-environmental' connector. This
  means that while they are electrically
  capable by virtue of the pins and sockets,
  they are vulnerable to the effects of moisture,
  dust, mud, oil, etc.

  It's a low-risk experiment. There are
  no hazards to airframe or crew associated
  with loss of function . . . and there's
  a high probability of long and satisfactory
  service. But be aware and keep an eye on it.



  Bob . . .
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:26 am    Post subject: D-Sub connector use Reply with quote

Ken,

Even though they are non-environmentally secure, you can do a little to ward off effects of the environment. 1 use good contact pins (gold plated  I use AMP) 2. before mating the connectors give them a goober of dielectric grease. This is available through many outlets, probably auto stores, as it is the grease type material that you see on some of the connectors in a car. This stuff keeps out moisture and O2 even though the gold contacts aren't supposed to oxidize. If you use any plug affairs that are not gold-- this stuff is a must (IMNSHO)

Rich

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Thanks Bob. I think the location will be dry.

On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 4:29 AM, Robert L. Nuckolls, III <nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelectric.com (nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelectric.com)> wrote:
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At 07:56 PM 6/7/2015, you wrote:
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My left wing contains my Dynon ADAHRS module, which is normally connected to the Skyview Network using a D-Sub 9 connector. The wing also has an Aveo LED light that has 4 wires (nav power, strobe power, ground, snynchronization). The nav light draws 0.6 amps and the strobe draws 3.2 amps (peak).

Wire sizes are 22 gauge for the ADAHRS and strobe sync wire, and 20 gauge for the strobe power, nav power and ground.

I want a connector at the wing root to facilitate wing folding (or removal). Can I use a D-Sub 15 connector for this purpose. I hope so because I already spent the day completing it.


The D-sub is rated for the voltages and
currents in your application . . . and
  the lowly d-connectors have cousins qualified
for space travel . . . but they're still
a 'non-environmental' connector. This
means that while they are electrically
capable by virtue of the pins and sockets,
they are vulnerable to the effects of moisture,
dust, mud, oil, etc.

It's a low-risk experiment. There are
no hazards to airframe or crew associated
with loss of function . . . and there's
a high probability of long and satisfactory
service. But be aware and keep an eye on it.

Bob . . .
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