Hirose Electric Co Ltd LX40-20P

Hirose Electric Co Ltd Part Number LX40-20P（Rectangular Connectors - Free Hanging, Panel Mount）, developed and manufactured by Hirose Electric Co Ltd, distributed globally by Jinftry. We distribute various electronic components from world-renowned brands and provide one-stop services, making us a trusted global electronic component distributor.

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Rectangular Connectors - Free Hanging, Panel Mount are two types of connectors that enable efficient and flexible connections between electronic devices and systems. The free hanging type is suitable for scenarios that require flexible wiring or limited space. It is directly suspended and connected through cables for easy installation and maintenance. The panel installation type is designed specifically for fixed installation on equipment panels, secured with screws or other fasteners to ensure a stable and reliable connection. This type of connector typically consists of an insulated housing, conductive contacts, locking mechanisms, and protective devices, among other components. It offers advantages such as flexible installation, high transmission rate, and low contact resistance.

Rectangular Connectors - Free Hanging, Panel Mount are widely used in various fields. In the communication industry, they are commonly used for internal and external connections of devices such as base stations, switches, routers, etc. In the field of industrial automation, rectangular connectors serve as a bridge between devices such as PLCs, sensors, and actuators. In data center servers, rectangular connectors installed on panels are used to connect servers to power distribution units, achieving efficient and stable power supply. In automotive electronic systems, freely suspended rectangular connectors facilitate flexible layout and quick maintenance of complex wiring harnesses inside the vehicle.

• 1. Operation Guide for Rectangular Connectors?

  1. To ensure reliable connection of the product, ensure that the connector is properly plugged in during use. Do not forcefully insert if any abnormality is found during insertion.
  2. Connectors that are not fully inserted or not locked cannot be powered on.
  3. The derating of the main technical parameters of the product (see the rectangular connector product sample manual) should be clarified according to different application conditions to improve the reliability of use.
  4. The rectangular electrical connector is a short-shell connector that does not have the function of preventing oblique insertion. When inserting, the direction should be aligned first and then pushed in slowly, because it takes time for the twist needle to automatically find the correct position. It is recommended to observe with your eyes when plugging or separating the connector, operate carefully, prevent the product from being excessively deflected, and try not to use the left and right shaking method to pull it out. In particular, excessive deflection at the moment of plugging or separating should be avoided, otherwise it may cause damage to the pins, sockets, shells and other parts.
  5. During use, the root of the cable should be avoided from being stressed to prevent the cable from coming out or breaking.
  6. For sealed rectangular electrical connector products supported by glass insulators, the welding terminals should not be moved arbitrarily during welding, and they should not be shaken left and right when unplugged. Also, be careful to handle with care.
  7. For applications where plugging and unplugging are frequent, converters, transfer cables or anti-slant plug connectors can be used when necessary.
  8. For connectors that require soldering, damage to the connector due to excessive soldering iron temperature or long soldering time should be avoided.
  9. The connector should be plugged in or dust-proof when placed.
  10. The accessories of the connector should be installed with matching installation tools to avoid excessive torque damaging the screws or nuts. When the installation accessories need to be prevented from loosening, it is recommended to take necessary measures to prevent loosening (such as adding elastic washers, etc.).

• 2. Rectangular connector usage environment?

  1. Ambient temperature: refers to the use within the ambient temperature specified by the product. Even if the external ambient temperature is not high, if the product works in the chassis, the heat dissipation conditions are poor and the heating of other components will cause the ambient temperature of the product to be much higher than the external ambient temperature. Using it beyond the specified ambient temperature can also damage the metal plating or insulator.
  2. Humidity or water: Humidity or water will form a water film on the surface of the insulator, which will reduce the insulation performance and even cause miscommunication between adjacent contact parts. Generally, connectors that are used in high humidity or water conditions for a long time should use sealing connectors.
  3. Low air pressure: The air pressure will decrease under high altitude conditions (except in a constant air pressure sealed chamber). When the product is under low air pressure conditions, the dielectric withstand voltage of the product will decrease. If the transmitted voltage is higher than the requirements of the product technical conditions, electrical breakdown may occur, causing failure.
  4. Corrosive environment: refers to the atmosphere around the product when it is working, such as salt spray at sea, acid and alkali in chemical raw material storage warehouses, etc. These conditions will cause corrosion and erosion to the metal parts and insulators of the connector. When selecting connectors, special requirements can be made to the manufacturer or products that can meet these requirements can be selected.
  5. Mechanical conditions: refers to mechanical effects such as vibration, impact, acceleration, etc., and are selected according to the parameters in the micro-rectangular connector sample. In fact, in actual use, the cable and the contact should be crimped and fixed with a wire clamp or other means. Cables that are too long and have no fixing measures will endanger the safety of the cable under the action of external forces such as vibration or impact. In severe cases, it will cause cable breakage and micro-rectangular connector damage.

• 3. What is a rectangular connector?

  A rectangular connector is a connector with a basically rectangular shape and a basically rectangular mating surface. It is also an important category in the connector family. There are many varieties and specifications, and it is also widely used. It should be pointed out that the classification of rectangular connectors and printed circuit board connectors, strip connectors, and ribbon cable connectors is sometimes not strictly defined. For the same type of connector, some manufacturers classify it as a rectangular connector (approximately rectangular in shape), some as a printed circuit board connector (used in printed circuits), some as a strip connector (approximately long in shape), and some as a ribbon cable connector (connected with a ribbon cable). It is widely used in indoor cable connections, internal connections of equipment, and occasions where multiple rows of assembly are required.