1) Connectors are supplied with contacts.
2) Temperature range for hermetically sealed connectors is -100°C to +150°C.
3) When styles 6, 6G and 7 are used in space shuttle missions, only polarization N, A, B, C, D shall be used.
4) For style 6, 6G and 7 procure strain relief backshell separately.
5) When styles 9 and 9G, are used in space shuttle missions, insert arrangement 8-2 with socket contacts and E, F, G & H polarization shall be reserved for connection to NSI-1 (NASA standard initiator Type 1) pyrotechnic firing circuits.
6) Crimp type ferrule is required to terminate cable shield to the backshell and must be provided separately. Order Thomas & Betts P/N GSC 17512NP or equivalent.
7) Insert arrangement
designation consists of shell size and arrangement number. For 40M38298
connectors, all contacts are size 20.