Applications

Q:    What is a DT 2/3 Position with Snap-Cap connector?

A:     DEUTSCH DT 2/3 Position environmentally sealed connectors are designed for wire to wire, wire to board, and wire to device applications. It is the proven and future choice for harsh-environment applications.
 

Q:    What are the appropriate applications for DT 2/3 position connectors?

A:    Truck, bus, construction, agricultural, lift-truck, marine, recreational, power sports, factory automation, and industrial vehicles as well as other extended markets where connections offering environmental protection is needed.
 

Q:    What’s new for DT 2/3 position connectors?

A:    TE is pleased to introduce new wire-to-wire options for DEUTSCH DT 2-pin and 3-pin connector series which includes three versions: standard version without rear wire seal cover, original welded cap seal cover, and new innovative snap-in place seal cover products.
 

Q:  What is the new innovative snap-in place seal cover connector?

A:    TE’s new DEUTSCH DT 2 and 3 position snap-cap connectors introduce 32 new variants providing you with more choices from this trusted connector line.  New snap-cap options provide alternative to weld cap designs with minor differences in form. Snap-cap parts functionally are the same as weld-cap except for the latching area, where the cap snaps on.
 

Q: Where will the new DT 2/3 position connectors be produced?

A:  parts produced in both China and Americas regions.

Q:  Are parts globally the same for NA and China production?

A: Yes - product design and materials are same for all production locations.
 

Q: What if I still need the weld cap?

A: Weld cap part numbers are still supported.
 

Q: Is the new version compatible with older versions?

A: Yes, the new version is interchangeable and backwards compatible with previous versions.

Key Benefits & Customer Advantage

Q:  What are new generation DEUTSCH DT 2/3 position with Snap-Cap Connectors’ key benefits?

A:    Key benefits are:

  • Improved interface seal performance using –P012 enhanced seal retention features and secondary wedge lock.
  • Interface plug front seal is fully serviceable in field if damaged and replacement becomes necessary.
  • Improved wire alignment to maximize seal performance under wire side-load conditions.
  •  Interface compatible to predecessor DT connector from fit & function perspective; minor form differences due to snap-cap features.
  • The rear snap-in place seal cover caps are offered in both standard cap and extended shrink tube cap variants.
  • Housings available in standard black and gray colors, with choice for normal (N) or thin (E) wire seal options to accommodate a wide range of wire insulation thicknesses associated with AWG / ISO wiring sizes
  • Uses same industry standard, proven DEUTSCH Common Contact System products.
     

Q:  What are the customer advantages of new generation DEUTSCH DT 2/3 position with Snap-Cap Connectors?

A:    Key benefits are:

  • Expanded production capacity and footprint – DT Snap-Cap parts produced in both China and Americas regions
  • Shorter market lead-times
  • Simplified regional logistics
  • Improved flexibility to support local market needs

Specifications

Q:  What are the specifications of the new DT 2/3 position connectors?

A:    Specifications are:

  • Contact resistance low level: Max. 7.5 milliohm
  • Contact Resistance mV drop: 100 mV max at 13A
  • Insulation resistance: 1000 megohm
  • Contact size: 16#
  • Temperature range: -55 C° to 125 C°
  • Protection level: IP67, IP68 and lP6K9K (with a protective back shell)