What is BS EN 4165-009 - Rack and panel plug series 3 for aerospace applications about?
BS EN 4165 is a European Standard on aerospace series that discusses product standards for rectangular electrical modular connectors. BS EN 4165 -009 is the ninth part of the BS EN 4165 series that defines the rack and panel plug for 2 and 4 modules, series 3 used in the family of rectangular electrical connectors.
The receptacles corresponding to those plugs are defined in EN 4165-002.
Who is BS EN 4165-009 - Rack and panel plug series 3 for aerospace applications for?
BS EN 4165-009 on the rack and panel plug series 3 for aerospace applications is useful for
- The aerospace/aeronautical industry
- Manufacturers and suppliers of electric plugs and connectors
- Cable installers
- Manufacturer of aerospace electric equipment
- Product development/innovation teams
- Quality control personnel/testing laboratories
- Aerospace and aeronautical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 4165-009 - Rack and panel plug series 3 for aerospace applications?
A rack and panel connector are usually square or rectangular in shape and is primarily designed to connect the device and the equipment rack. They have the options of signal, power, Quadrax, and fibre optic contacts depending on the series chosen. They are often blind mate designs to allow easy installation of avionics program boxes into airframes. Using BS EN 4165-009 best practices guidelines ensures minimal failed interconnections between plugs and connectors.
BS EN 4165-009 provides the dimensions of rack plug for 2 modules classes W, F and A and for 4 modules classes W, F and A as well as a description of rack and panel plug class.
BS EN 4165-009 covers the designation, marking and technical specification for rack and panel plug series 3.
Overall, BS EN 4165-009 ensures the reliability of the aerospace equipment and ultimately, assures the safety of the passengers.