APPLICATION SPECIFICATION Section 1: Product Introduction MX150 System This instructions manual contains supplemental information pertaining to the Molex 1.50 mm sealed Product Line. Additional information, keyway and knockout patterns can be found on the sales drawings. Single Row Assembly Sales Drawing Receptacle SD-33471-031.drw...
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APPLICATION SPECIFICATION Section 1: Product Introduction MX150 System Features and Benefits • Pre-assembled connector housings, seals and TPA components • Simple crimp, poke and plug application • Integral Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) • Integral two way, mat and interface seals designed and tested to IP 67 and SAE USCAR-2, Rev 3 standards •...
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Material Handling Equipment • Lawn and Garden Equipment • Outdoor Lighting • Industrial Control • For product ordering information, please contact your Molex Inside Sales Representative at (800)786-6539. This User Manual can be found at www.molex.com/ind/mx150.html REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No.
Grommet Seal Grommet Cap 6 Way 2X3 Blade Connector REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau...
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Housing Perimeter Seal 16 Way 2X8 Standard Receptacle Connector REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau...
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Grommet Seal Housing Perimeter Seal 16 Way Hybrid Receptacle Connector REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau...
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Refer to Section 7 for crimping details. Receptacle Terminal Orientation Feature Blade Terminal REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau TEMPLATE FILENAME: APPLICATION_SPEC[SIZE_A](V.1).DOC...
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2. Date Code (YYDDD) - YY = Last Digit of Year - DDD = Day of Year Note – MX150 16 way hybrid and MX150 20 way DO NOT have Laser marking. Molex Part Number YY = Last Digit of Year...
The TPA should never be removed from the connector! TPA’s shown in pre-lock REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski...
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5.0 mm Fig. 10-b Lock Cross section of TPA in pre/ lock REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau TEMPLATE FILENAME: APPLICATION_SPEC[SIZE_A](V.1).DOC...
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CLICK NO!!! PULL WRONG!! REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau TEMPLATE FILENAME: APPLICATION_SPEC[SIZE_A](V.1).DOC...
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Seal plug can not be used in shorting bar circuits! REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski...
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180° out of alignment! Backwards! WRONG! 90° out of alignment! REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau...
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Blade, and Receptacle connectors. Never trim cavity plugs with wires installed! REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau TEMPLATE FILENAME: APPLICATION_SPEC[SIZE_A](V.1).DOC...
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Blade, and Receptacle connectors. Never trim cavity plugs with wires installed! REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau TEMPLATE FILENAME: APPLICATION_SPEC[SIZE_A](V.1).DOC...
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5.0 mm. The TPA should never be fully removed! REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski...
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5.0mm. The TPA should never be fully removed! REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski...
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Section 3: Connector Assembly G. Harness taping recommendations Industry standard for harness taping: Molex recommends tape should be a minimum of 30mm from the back of connector housing. TPA must be seated before any tape is applied to the harness!
Once together the final step will be locking the CPA. Simply press in to the center of the connector, until you see/feel positive engagement. REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski...
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Keying features Keying Features Primary Latch Primary Latch REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau...
Step 2: Pull back 5.0 mm, gently, until the TPA reaches pre-lock position. Pull back gently Grab point Approximately 5.0mm REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau...
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Step 1 force may damage the TPA! Pry Point Step 2 REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau TEMPLATE FILENAME: APPLICATION_SPEC[SIZE_A](V.1).DOC...
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Service Ports Service tool must be 90° to the connector face! REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski...
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Do not apply any lateral force, this may damage the terminal or lock finger! Service Ports Service tool must be 90° to the connector face! REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski...
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Section 5: Service Instructions Service tool must be 90° to the connector face! REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski...
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F. Terminal removal (continued) Service tool must be 90° to the connector face! REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski...
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Section 5: Service Instructions G. Service tools If the 1.50 mm terminal needs to be replaced, a new one can be hand crimped using the Molex Crimp tool # 63811-5900(Female)16,14 AWG, and # 63811-2600 (Male)22,20,18AWG Shown in (Fig.22a) #63811- 2400(Male)16,14AWG #63811-6000(Female)22,20,18AWG.
3. If a probe is inserted into the connector on an angle or off center it may damage the terminal, and or the connector. REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100...
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Check electrical continuity on the terminal by inserting probe pin between terminal access hole and terminal opening with a 0.50 mm probe. Shown below are pictures of MX150 Sealed connector. Unsealed connectors must be probed at the same location (between access hole and terminal...
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Must use this pin or damage will occur! 1.70 (43.18) Dimensions shown are in (mm) REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau...
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When TPA does not allow access to the box you must probe down the throat using this method. Shown below are pictures of MX150 Sealed connector. Unsealed connectors must be probed at the same location (center of receptacle TPA opening)
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Must use this pin or damage will occur! 1.30 (33.02) Dimensions shown are in (mm) REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau...
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION Section 7: Crimping This MX150 crimping information can be found at: www.molex.com/ind/mx150.html MX150 Terminal Sales drawing MX150 Female Terminal Sales Drawing: SD-33012-002 MX150 Female Terminal Crimping Specification: CS-33012-002 MX150 Male Blade Terminal Sales Drawing: SD-33000-001 MX150 Male Blade Terminal Crimping Specification: CS-33000-001...
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APPLICATION SPECIFICATION Section 7: Crimping Issue: No Insulation grip step allowed on 22 gage MX150 Female terminal Part Numbers: 33012-2003 & 33012-3003 Tin Plated Terminals 33001-2005 & 33001-3005 Gold Plated Terminals 33001-4003 & 33001-5003 Silver Plated Terminals Original 22 gage crimped terminal with Insulation Grip Step: 0.3mm offset from back of...
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APPLICATION SPECIFICATION Section 7: Crimping MX150 Shorting Bar Blade Used in MX150 16 way hybrid and MX150 4 way with shorting bars Issue: Good VS Bent Shorting Bar Terminal GOOD BAD, TERMINALS BENT This failure can limit the ability to lift the shorting...
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APPLICATION SPECIFICATION Section 7: Crimping 2.8 Male Blade Used in MX150 16 way hybrid Issue: 2.8 terminals, and excessive wire brush Excessive wire brush This failure can limit the ability to seat the TPA Proper wire brush REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No.
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION Section 9: Troubleshooting MX150 16 Way Male Hybrid Issue: Damage on Shorting Bar Terminal Damage to Shorting Bar Terminal Orientation feature from being put into the grommet cap the wrong way. REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999...
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APPLICATION SPECIFICATION Section 9: Troubleshooting MX150 16 Way Male Hybrid Issue: Damage to Orientation Feature Shorting Bar Terminal Proper Alignment of Damaged Terminal Orientation Shorting Bar Orientation Feature Shorting bars not Feature Un-damaged lifted REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No.
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APPLICATION SPECIFICATION Section 9: Troubleshooting MX150 16 Way Male Hybrid Issue: TPA should Never be fully removed from connector for any reason. If the TPA has been removed, replace entire connector. REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No:...
5. Handling in Plant: Harness build board/fixture: Molex recommends moving the cell pack box or box to the line, this will insure against damage. Parts should remain in Molex cell pack until assembled placed on a harness assembly build board.
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APPLICATION SPECIFICATION Section 10: Packaging Bulk Pack MX150 Seal Plug Male 1x4 through 1x6 Male 2x3 through 2x8 Male 16 way Hybrid Bulk Pack with 4 Compartments Female 2x2 1x3 Male 2x2, 2x3, 2x4, 1x2, 1x3, 1x4,1x5, 1x6 Male 16 way Hybrid...
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APPLICATION SPECIFICATION Section 11: Appendix A Document Change History: • REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: SHEET No. ABC2001-9999 EC No: MX150 Application Guide 2008/16/03 DATE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: AS-33472-100 Brian Zelinski Steve Verzyl Scott Marceau...