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PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752
108-151009
28 JUNE 2017 Rev B4
DT Series Connector System
1. SCOPE
1.1. Content
This specification covers performance, tests and quality requirements for the TE Connectivity (TE) DT
Series Connector System.
1.2. Qualification
When tests are performed on the subject product line, procedures specified in Figure 2 shall be used. All
inspections shall be performed using the applicable inspection plan and product drawing.
1.3. Qualification Test Results
Successful qualification testing on the subject product line was completed in 1987. The Qualification
Test Report number for this testing is 501-151032. This documentation is on file at and available from
Engineering Practices and Standards (EPS).
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND FORMS
The following documents and forms constitute a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.
Unless otherwise indicated, the latest edition of the document applies.
2.1. TE Connectivity (TE) Documents
0425-017-0000: DT Series Performance and Application Characteristics
109-1: General Requirements for Testing
114-151000: Application Specification for DEUTSCH Size 16 S&F Pin & Socket
408-151008: Instruction Guide DEUTSCH Removal Tool DT-RT1
501-151032: DT Qualification Test Report
Product Drawings
X refers to A, B, C, D keys. XXXX refers to product modification.
DT04-2P-XXXX
2pin Receptacle
DT13-2P-XXXX
2pin Receptacle, 90° Header
3pin Receptacle
DT13-4P-XXXX
4pin Receptacle, 90° Header
DT04-4P-XXXX
4pin Receptacle
DT13-6P-XXXX
6pin Receptacle, 90° Header
DT04-6P-XXXX
6pin Receptacle
DT13-08PX-XXXX
8pin Receptacle, 90° Header
DT04-08PX-XXXX
8pin Receptacle
DT13-12PX-XXXX
12pin Receptacle, 90° Header
DT04-12PX-XXXX
12pin Receptacle
DT15-2P-XXXX
2pin Receptacle, 180° Header
DT06-2S-XXXX
2pin Plug
DT15-3P-XXXX
3pin Receptacle, 180° Header
DT06-3S-XXXX
3pin Plug
DT15-4P-XXXX
4pin Receptacle, 180° Header
DT06-4S-XXXX
4pin Plug
DT15-6P-XXXX
6pin Receptacle, 180° Header
DT06-6S-XXXX
6pin Plug
DT15-08PX-XXXX
8pin Receptacle, 180° Header
DT06-08SX-XXXX
8pin Plug
DT15-12PX-XXXX
12pin Receptacle, 180° Header
DT06-12SX-XXXX
12pin Plug
1011-344-0205
2pin Dust Cap
DT16-6SX-XXXX
6pin Plug
1011-345-0305
3pin Dust Cap
DT16-15SX-XXXX
15pin Plug
1011-346-0405
4pin Dust Cap
DT16-18SX-XXXX
18pin Plug
1011-347-0605
6pin Dust Cap
1011-348-0805
8pin Dust Cap
1011-349-1205
12pin Dust Cap
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Wedge Lock PN's sold separately but are required for DT functionality
2.2. Industry Documents
DIN 40050-9: Road vehicles Degrees of Protection (l P Code)
DIN 72551-6: Road VehiclesLow-Tension CablesPart 6: Single-Core, Unscreened with Thin
Insulation Wall; Dimensions, Materials, Marking
EIA-364: Electrical Connector/Socket Test Procedures Including Environmental Classifications
IEC-60512: Electronic Equipment - Tests and Measurements
IEC-60529: Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)
ISO 6722: Road Vehicles60 V and 600 V Single-Core CablesDimensions, Test Methods, and
Requirements
SAE J1128: Low Voltage Primary Cable
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Design and Construction
Product shall be of the design, construction, materials and physical dimensions specified on the
applicable product drawing.
3.2. Ratings
Voltage: 250 VDC
Current (Amp): See Figure 1
Connector Loading
Wire Size
AWG [mm2]
14
[2.0]
16
[1.0]
18
[.80]
20
[.50]
All Circuits Energized
13.0
13.0
10.0
7.5
Figure 1
Temperature: -55°C to +125°C
Ingress Protection (IP) Level: IP68 and IP6K9K (with rear protection, such as backshell)
Flammability: UL Recognized. Parts have been successfully tested to the 20 mm Flame Test per
Standard UL-94
W2P-XXXX
2pin Rcpt Wedge Lock
W2SX-XXXX
2pin Plug Wedge Lock
W3P-XXXX
3pin Rcpt Wedge Lock
W3S-XXXX
3pin Plug Wedge Lock
W4P-XXXX
4pin Rcpt Wedge Lock
W4SX-XXXX
4pin Plug Wedge Lock
W6P-XXXX
6pin Rcpt Wedge Lock
W6S-XXXX
6pin Plug Wedge Lock
W8P-XXXX
8pin Rcpt Wedge Lock
W8S-XXXX
8pin Plug Wedge Lock
W12P-XXXX
12pin Rcpt Wedge Lock
W12S-XXXX
12pin Plug Wedge Lock
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3.3. Test Requirements and Procedures Summary
Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be performed at ambient environmental conditions.
See Appendix A for additional test requirements
See Appendix B for Procedure Comparison Chart with ISO standards
Test Description
Requirement
Procedure
Examination of Product
The connectors shall be correctly
constructed, marked and shall
show good quality and
workmanship
EIA-364-18.
Visually inspected for use of materials, proper
construction, correct part number and insert
markings and over-all quality of workmanship. Poor
molding fabrication, loose materials, damaged or
improperly manufactured contacts, galling of metal
parts, nicks and burrs of metal parts, torn seals or
cracked plastic were considered adequate basis for
rejection.
ELECTRICAL
Insulation Resistance
1000 MΩ minimum at 25C
MIL-STD-1344, Method 3003.1
Using a 500 VDC megohmmeter check each contact
to all other contacts and the shell electrically
connected together.
Dielectric Withstanding
Voltage
No evidence of breakdown or
flashover or current leakage in
excess of 2.0 milliampers.
MIL-STD-1344, Method 3001.1
Check each contact to all other contacts and the
shell electrically connected together for breakdown /
flashover when subjected to a 1500 VAC test
potential for a period of 1 minute.
Contact Resistance
Maximum voltage drop across a 6
inch wire/contact assembly shall
be 89mV max for 16AWG.
MIL-STD-1344, Method 3004.1
15A for 16AWG.
MECHANICAL
Maintenance Aging
There shall be no visible change
or damage to the contact cavities.
MIL-STD-1344, Method 2002.1
Subject 10% of the cavities to 10 cycles of inserting
and removing its respective contact. Insert by hand,
remove using removal tool.
Contact Retention
The contact shall remain in place
MIL-STD-1344, Method 2007.1
Subject each wired contact to an applied load of 25
lbf for a period of 15 seconds in a direction tending to
push the contact out of the rear of the connector.
Durability
No evidence of damage to the
contacts, contact plating,
connector housing or seals which
may be detrimental to reliable
connector performance.
MIL-STD-1344, Method 2016
The connector shall be mated and unmated for a
total of 100 complete cycles at room temperature.
Vibration
No discontinuity in excess of 1.0
μs at 100 mA during the last hour
of each axis. Shall meet visual
requirements, show no physical
damage and meet requirements
of additional tests as needed.
MIL-STD-1344, Method 2005.1
Sine Sweep: 10 to 2000 Hz
Sweep Cycle: 20 minutes
Initial Displacement: .07 inch DA
Maximum Acceleration: 20g
Test Duration: 12 hours
Time Per Axis X, Y, Z: 4 hours
Test Current first 3 hours each axis:
16 AWG: 13A
Figure 2 Cont.
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Test Description
Requirement
Procedure
Shock
No discontinuity in excess of 1.0
μs at 100 mA during the last hour
of each axis. Shall meet visual
requirements, show no physical
damage and meet requirements
of additional tests as needed.
MIL-STD-1344, Method 2004.1
10 cycles of ½ sine pluses, 50g±15%, 11±1 ms
duration X and Z axis are to be tested.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature Life
There shall be no evidence of
cracking, distortion or detrimental
damage to the connector
following the test. Meet 500 M
minimum
MIL-STD-1344, Method 1005.1
The wired mated connectors shall be subjected to
100 hours at 125°C. Insulation resistance shall be
measured immediately after removing sample from
the oven.
Salt Spray
There should be no evidence of
corrosion on the connector or
terminals after the connector is
removed from the test and
cleaned with tap water.
MIL-STD-1344, Method 1001.1
Connector shall be fully mated, then submerged in a
fine mist of 5% by weight of salt solution for 96 hour.
Fluid Immersion
There shall be no evidence of
cracking, distortion or detrimental
damage to the connector
following the test.
MIL-STD-1344, Method 1016
Subject each connector to one fluid only. The wired
mated connectors shall be submerged in the fluids
below at ambient temperature. Each connector shall
be submerged for 5 minutes, then removed from the
fluid to air dry for 24 hours. This cycle is to be
completed a total of 5 cycles.
- Motor Oil 30 weight
- Brake Fluid (disc type 1)
- Gasoline
- Diesel Fuel #2
- Antifreeze Solution (Max Protection)
- Transmission Oil 90 weight
Thermal Shock
There shall be no evidence of
cracking, distortion or detrimental
damage to the connector
following the test. Meet 500 MΩ
minimum
MIL-STD-1344, Method 1003.1
Cycle mated connectors for 30 minutes at 55°C
followed by 30 minutes at +125°C with 2 minute max
transfer time. Repeat for 5 cycles. Insulation
resistance measured during last heat cycle.
Moisture
Connectors shall show no sign of
moisture inside the cavities or
connector interior.
The wired mated connectors shall be immersed in 3
feet of water for 24 hours.
Figure 2 end
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3.4. Product Qualification and Requalification Test Sequence
NOTE
a) Specimens shall be prepared in accordance with applicable Instruction Sheets and shall be
selected at random from current production. Specimens shall consist of 3 position connectors
with DEUTSCH Solid Terminal System size 16 nickel plated pin and socket contacts 16 AWG
GXL wire.
b) Numbers indicate sequence in which tests are performed.
Test
Test Group (a)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Test Sequence (b)
Examination of Product
1
1
1
1
1
1
Insulation Resistance
2
2
2
2
2
2
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
3
3
3
3
3
3
Maintenance Aging
4
4
Temperature Life
4
4
4
Contact Retention
5
5
Durability
5
6
4
Salt Spray
6
7
5
Moisture
6
5
5
Fluid Immersion
7
7
8
6
6
6
Thermal Shock
8
8
7
Vibration
9
9
7
Shock
10
10
8
Contact Resistance
11
9
11
9
7
8
Final Examination
12
10
12
10
8
9
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3.5. Appendix A Additional test requirements
Test Description
Requirement
Procedure
ELECTRICAL
Low Level Contact Resistance
Wire Size Resistance
AWG [mm2] mΩ max
16 [1.0] 6.0
18 [.80] 7.5
20 [.50] 11.0
EIA-364-23
Test with applied voltage not to exceed 20 mV open
circuit and the test current shall be limited to 100 mA.
The resistance of an equal length of wire (reference wire)
shall be subtracted from the same reel as used for the
connector wiring.
Contact Resistance
Wire Test Voltage Drop
Size Current (mV max)
AWG [mm2] (A) Solid S&F
14 [2.0] 13 60 100
16 [1.0] 13 60 100
18 [.80] 10 60 100
20 [.50] 7.5 60 100
EIA-364-6
Using test currents as defined. The resistance of an
equal length wire (reference wire) shall be subtracted
from the actual readings to determine the added
resistance of the terminal. The reference wire shall be
from the same reel as used for the connector wiring.
MECHANICAL
Vibration
There shall be no discontinuity in excess of
one (1) μs at 20mV and 100 mA during the
last hour of each axis.
Shall meet visual requirements, show no
physical damage and meet requirements of
additional tests as needed.
Sine Sweep: 10 to 2000 Hz
Initial Displacement: 1.78 mm DA
Maximum Acceleration: 20 G’s
Test Duration: 12 hours
Time Per Axis X, Y, Z
Test Current first 3 hours each axis:
14-16 AWG[2.0-1.0]: 10A
18 AWG [.80]: 8A
20 AWG [.50]: 5A
Impact
There shall be no evidence of cracking,
distortion or detrimental damage to the
connector following the test. Small chips and
dents that do not adversely affect the
connector shall be disregarded.
Wired mated connector shall be dropped from a height of
1.2m on a cement floor. This action is to be completed a
total of five (5) times.
Connector Retention
There shall be no evidence of cracking,
distortion or detrimental damage to the
connector following the test
Apply a pulling force to the wire bundles that exit the rear
of the connector for a period of one (1) minute. The
amount of load is to be 111N, times the number of
cavities, up to a maximum of 445N.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature Life
There shall be no evidence of cracking,
distortion or detrimental damage to the
connector following the test.
The wired mated connectors shall be subjected to 1000
hours at +125 ±3°C without current flowing as per MIL-
STD-202, Method 108, Test Condition D.
Fluid Immersion
There shall be no evidence of cracking,
distortion or detrimental damage to the
connector following the test.
Subject each sample group to one fluid only. The wired
mated connectors shall be submerged in the fluids below
at the temperatures listed. Each connector shall be
submerged for five (5) minutes, then removed from the
fluid to air dry for 24 hours. This cycle is to be completed
a total of five (5) cycles.
Figure 3 Cont.
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Test Description
Requirement
Procedure
Thermal Cycle
There shall be no evidence of cracking,
distortion or detrimental damage to the
connector following the test.
Cycle mated connectors from 55 ±
3°C to +125 ±3°C at a rate of 3°C ±
1°C per minute. Connectors to remain
at each temperature extreme for one
(1) hour minimum. Mated connectors
are to be cycled a total of 20 complete
cycles.
Water Immersion
Test samples must meet insulation
resistance.
The wired mated connectors shall be
placed in an oven at +125 ±3°C for two
(2) hours minimum then immediately
be placed in water with a 5% salt by
weight content and 0.1 g/L wetting
solution to a depth of 914mm for four
(4) hours minimum. The free ends of
the mated connectors must remain out
of the water to prevent wicking of the
water through the open wires. Water
temperature to be +23 ±3°C.
Figure 3 end
3.6. Appendix B Test Procedure Comparison Chart
Test
MIL-STD-1344
Method
EIA-364
Dash No.
Similar to
SAE J2030
Paragraph
Similar to
ISO 8092-2
Paragraph
Examination of product
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18
6.1
4.2
Insulation Resistance
3003.1
21
6.3
4.12
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
3001.1
20
-
4.13
Low Level Contact Resistance
3002.1
23
6.2
4.8
Contact Resistance
3004.1
06
6.4
4.8
Maintenance Aging
2002.1
24
6.6
-
Contact Retention
2007.1
29
6.18
4.7
Durability
2016
09
6.11
4.3
Vibration
2005.1
28
6.15
-
Shock
2004.1
27
6.16
-
Impact
-
42
6.17
4.20
Connector Retention
-
-
6.20
-
Temperature Life
1005.1
17
6.7
4.18
Salt Spray
1001.1
26
6.12
4.16
Fluid Immersion
1016
10
6.14
4.23
Thermal Cycle
-
-
-
-
Thermal Shock
1003.1
32
6.13
4.22
Moisture
-
-
-
-
Water Immersion
-
-
6.19
4.9
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