ITT Cannon CA Bayonet Connectors

ITT Cannon CA Bayonet Connectors are crafted to adhere to VG95234 specifications, offering various RoHS-compliant plating choices and facilitating swift mating and unmating through a secure quarter-turn bayonet locking mechanism. These connectors feature IP67/68/69k environmental resilience, as well as shock, vibration, and solvent resistance in accordance with VG95234 testing criteria with 140 contact arrangement possibilities. The CA bayonet connectors can operate within temperatures ranging from -55°C to 125°C with a maximum current of up to 250A. These connectors are intended for use in aircraft and airborne applications, electrical systems of a range of off-road vehicles, construction machinery, industrial devices, railroad equipment, and military vehicles.

Features

  • Available in over 140 configurations and 12 connector sizes, accommodating 1 to 65 circuits
  • Constructed following the specifications outlined in the VG95234 standard
  • Contacts withstand at least 500mating cycles and are available in crimp, solder, or PCB versions
  • Durable aluminum housing designed for extreme conditions
  • Minimum durability of 500 mating cycles
  • Standard cadmium plating with high-performance corrosion resistance
  • The vibration test subjects the equipment to accelerations of 200m/s² over a frequency range of 10Hz to 2000Hz
  • Utilizes bayonet coupling with sturdy stainless steel roller bolts, ensuring fast and reliable connections
  • Waterproof up to IP68
  • Wide range of end bells for individual wires and jacketed cables

Applications

  • Aerospace and defense:
    • Ground vehicles
    • Ground systems
  • Industrial / Transportation:
    • Automation equipment and Machinery
    • Combustion engines and motors
    • Construction vehicles
    • Control and sensor systems
    • Heavy industrial equipment
    • Off-road vehicles
    • Power and signal control boxes
    • Rail and highway infrastructure
    • Robotics
    • Test and measurement equipment

Technical Specifications

Parameters Values
Contact resistance 0.2mΩ to 12mΩ 
Contact rating 8A to 245A
Insulation resistance standard insulator material > 1000MΩ
FKM insulator material > 5000MΩ
Operating voltage 50VAC / 75VDC
Operating temperature range -55°C to 125°C

Video

This video explains the innovative ITT Cannon CA Bayonet, showcasing its reverse bayonet interconnect mechanism that meets VG specifications and its firsthand experience about how this connector delivers exceptional shock and vibration resistance, setting a new standard in reliability and performance.