AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & MARINE /// DL AND DBA SERIES CONNECTORS
DEUTSCH DL and DBA Series
Connectors
Qualified to MIL-DTL-83723 Series III
Weight-Saving Aluminum Connectors Designed for
Rugged Use and High Temperatures
DEUTSCH DL and DBA Series
Connectors
Weight-Saving Connectors Designed for Rugged Use and High Temperatures
DEUTSCH DL Series bayonet coupling and DBA Series
threaded coupling connectors are built to withstand extreme
environmental conditions and are qualified to the
MIL-DTL-83723 Series III standard.
MATERIALS
• Shell
Class A: Aluminum shell, black anodized finish
Class R: Aluminum shell, electroless nickel finish
Class W: Aluminum shell, olive drab cadmium over nickel base
• Contacts: Copper alloy, plated 50 µin selective gold
• Bayonet Pins: Passivated stainless steel
• Insulator: Rigid plastic dielectric
• Seals: Silicone-based elastomer
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Temperature: -65°C to +200°C (Class W -55°C to +175°C)
• Durability:
500 mating cycles for all bayonet receptacles (M83723/71 through /76)
250 mating cycles for plugs with RFI fingers (M83723/77 and /78)
250 mating cycles for threaded connectors (M83723/82 through /87)
• Vibration: Meets performance requirements of MIL-DTL-83723
• Shock: Meets performance requirements of MIL-DTL-83723
• Shielding: RFI shielding as per MIL-DTL-83723
• Conductivity (Voltage Drop):
5 mV max. (with RFI shielding)
200 mV max. (without RFI shielding)
• Shell Styles: Square flange, jam nut, straight plug, and RFI plug (RFI plug
in Bayonet series only)
VOLTAGE RATING
WITHSTAND HARSH
ENVIRONMENTS
• Triple wire sealed for sealing over
a wide range of wire diameters
• Raised moisture barriers
around each pin for individual
contact sealing
EASY INSTALLATION
• Bayonet and threaded
coupling options
• Closed-entry socket insert for
positive pin alignment
• Scoop proof
• Rear release crimp contact system
for excellent contact stability
• Visual confirmation
of complete coupling
APPLICATIONS
• Military Aircraft
• Commercial Aircraft
• Communications Equipment
• High-Temperature Industrial
Applications
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Voltage Rating: Service Rating 1 Service Rating II
Recommended Operating Voltage
@ Sea Level 600 VACRMS/850
VDC 900 VACRMS/1250
VDC
Test Voltages (VRMS)
@ Sea Level 1500 2300
@ 50,000 ft. 500 750
@ 70,000 ft. 375 500
@ 110,000 ft. 200 200
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DEUTSCH DL and DBA Series ConnectorsDEUTSCH DL and DBA Series Connectors
Insert Arrangements For Bayonet Connectors
Inserts are QPL and available in 6, 7, 8, 9, or Y polarization
(Insert 8-3 is not available with Y polarization)
Consult TE for insert arrangements for threaded connectors.
Contact Retention
Insert Contact Size
20 16 12
8-3 3
10-2 2
10-5 5
10-6 6
10-20 2
12-3 3
12-12 12
14-04 4
14-07 7
14-12 9 3
Insert Contact Size
20 16 12
14-15 15
16-10 10
16-24 24
18-8 8
18-14 14
18-31 31
20-16 16
20-25 19 6
20-28 24 4
20-39 37 2
Insert Contact Size
20 16 12
20-41 41
22-12 12
22-19 19
22-32 26 6
22-39 27 12
22-55 55
24-19 19
24-43 23 20
24-57 55 2
24-61 61
Contact Size Pin Contact Socket Contact Sealing Plug Insertion/
Removal Tool
20 M39029/4-110 M39029/5-115 MS27488-20-1 M81969/14-11
(Red/White)
16 M39029/4-111 M39029/5-116 MS27488-16-1 M81969/14-03
(Blue/White)
12 M39029/4-113 M39029/5-118 MS27488-12-1 M81969/14-04
(Yellow/White)
Contact Size Wire Range (AWG) Wire Range
(mm2)Crimp Tool Test Current
(Amps)
20 24-20 0.20-0.52 M22520/1-01 or
M22520/2-01 7. 5
16 20-16 0.52-1.31 M22520/1-01 13
12 14-12 2.08-3.31 M22520/1-01 23
Contact Retention: · Size 20: 20lbs · Size 16: 25lbs · Size 12: 30lbs
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DEUTSCH DL and DBA Series Connectors
DL60 & M83723/71,72
Size
A ± .005 B ± .005 C ± .000/-.005 D
H Thread
in mm in mm in mm in mm
80.812 20.625 0.594 15.0 88 0.536 13.614 0.617 15.672 1/2 - 20 UNEF 2A
10 0.937 23.800 0.719 18.263 0.659 16.739 0.734 18.64 4 5/8 - 24 UNEF 2A
12 1.031 2 6.187 0.812 20.625 0.829 21.0 57 0.858 21.793 3/4 - 20 UNEF 2A
14 1.125 28.575 0.906 23.012 0.898 22.809 0.984 24.994 7/8 - 20 UNEF 2A
16 1.25 0 31.750 0.969 24.613 1.0 25 26.035 1.112 28.245 1 - 20 UNEF 2A
18 1.34 3 3 4 .112 1.062 26.975 1.131 28.727 1. 218 30.937 1 1/16 - 18 UNEF 2A
20 1.437 36.500 1.156 29.362 1.25 6 31.9 02 1.345 3 4.16 3 1 3/16 - 18 UNEF 2A
22 1.56 2 39.675 1. 250 31.750 1.3 81 35.077 1.46 8 3 7. 2 8 7 1 5/16 - 18 UNEF 2A
24 1.70 3 43.256 1.375 34.925 1.50 6 38.252 1.593 40.462 1 7/16 - 18 UNEF 2A
DL60 & M83723/71,72
DL64 & M83723/73,74
Size
A B C D ± .005 E ± .005 F ± .000/-.005 G
H Thread J Thread
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
80.979 24.867 1.068 27.127 0.828 21.031 0.605 15.367 0.635 16.129 0.536 13.614 0.617 15.672 1/2 - 20 UNF 5/8 - 20 UNEF
10 1.10 4 28.042 1.192 30.277 0.935 23 .749 0.730 18.542 0.760 19.304 0.659 16.739 0.734 18.64 4 5/8 - 24 UNEF 3/4 - 20 UNEF
12 1.291 32.791 1.3 80 35.052 1.14 0 28.956 0.917 23.292 0.947 24.054 0.829 21.057 0.858 21.793 3/4 - 20 UNEF 15/16 - 20 UNEF
14 1.391 35.331 1.505 38.227 1.250 31.75 0 0.980 24.892 1.010 25.654 0.898 22.809 0.984 24.994 7/8 - 20 UNEF 1 - 20 UNEF
16 1.516 38.506 1.63 0 41.402 1.32 9 33.757 1.105 28.067 1.13 5 28.829 1.0 25 26.035 1.112 28.245 1 - 20 UNEF 1 1/8 - 20 UNEF
18 1.641 41.681 1.756 44.602 1.4 55 36.957 1.2 25 31.115 1. 260 32.004 1.131 28.727 1. 218 30.937 1 1/16 - 18 UNEF 1 1/4 - 18 UNEF
20 1.76 6 44.856 1.860 4 7. 24 4 1.642 41.707 1.350 34.290 1.385 35 .17 9 1.25 6 31.902 1.345 3 4.16 3 1 3/16 - 18 UNEF 1 3/8 - 18 UNEF
22 1.95 4 49.632 2.068 52.527 1.705 43.307 1.475 3 7. 4 6 5 1.510 38.354 1.381 35.077 1.46 8 3 7. 2 8 7 1 5/16 - 18 UNEF 1 1/2 - 18 UNEF
24 2.079 52.807 2.16 0 54.864 1.829 46.457 1.60 0 40.640 1.635 41.529 1.50 6 38.252 1.5 93 40.462 1 7/16 - 18 UNEF 1 5/8 - 18 UNEF
DL64 & M83723/73,74
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DEUTSCH DL and DBA Series Connectors
DL68 & M83723/77,78
Size
A
B Thread
C
in mm in mm
80.766 19.456 1/2 - 20 UNEF 0.617 15.672
10 0.906 23.012 5/8 - 24 UNEF 0.734 18.644
12 1.078 2 7. 3 8 1 3/4 - 20 UNEF 0.858 21.793
14 1.141 28.981 7/8 - 20 UNEF 0.984 24.994
16 1.266 32 .156 1 - 20 UNEF 1.112 28.245
18 1.375 34.925 1 1/16 - 18 UNEF 1.218 30.937
20 1.510 38.354 1 3/16 - 18 UNEF 1.345 3 4 .16 3
22 1.625 41.275 1 5/16 - 18 UNEF 1.4 68 3 7. 2 8 7
24 1.760 44.704 1 7/16 - 18 UNEF 1.593 40.462
DL66 & M83723/75,76
Size
A
B Thread
C
in mm in mm
80.766 19.456 1/2 - 20 UNEF 0.617 15.672
10 0.906 23.012 5/8 - 24 UNEF 0.734 18.644
12 1.078 2 7. 3 8 1 3/4 - 20 UNEF 0.858 21.793
14 1.141 28.981 7/8 - 20 UNEF 0.984 24.994
16 1.266 32 .156 1 - 20 UNEF 1.112 28.245
18 1.375 34.925 1 1/16 - 18 UNEF 1.218 30.937
20 1.510 38.354 1 3/16 - 18 UNEF 1.345 3 4 .16 3
22 1.625 41.275 1 5/16 - 18 UNEF 1.4 68 3 7. 2 8 7
24 1.760 44.704 1 7/16 - 18 UNEF 1.593 40.462
DL68 & M83723/77,78
DL66 & M83723/75,76
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DEUTSCH DL and DBA Series Connectors
M83723/ 72 R 22 55 N
MILITARY DESIGNATION
SHELL TYPE
71 Square Flange Mount Receptacle, Socket Contacts
72 Square Flange Mount Receptacle, Pin Contacts
73 Jam Nut Receptacle, Socket Contacts
74 Jam Nut Receptacle, Pin Contacts
75 Straight Plug, Socket Contacts
76 Straight Plug, Pin Contacts
77 RFI Grounding Plug, Socket Contacts (Not Available in A Class)
78 RFI Grounding Plug, Pin Contacts (Not Available in A Class)
CLASS (MATERIAL AND FINISH)
A Aluminum Shell, Black Anodized Finish
R Aluminum Shell, Electroless Nickel Finish
W Aluminum Shell, Olive Drab Cadmium over Nickel Base
SHELL SIZE
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
INSERT ARRANGEMENT
See insert arrangement table
CLOCKING/KEYING POSITION
N Normal
6, 7, 8, 9, Y (Y Not Available in Size 8 Shell)
DL 66 R 18 14 P 8 6116
CONNECTOR SERIES
SHELL MOUNTING STYLE
60 Square Flange Receptacle (/71 Socket; /72 Pin)
64 Jam Nut Receptacle (/73 Socket; /74 Pin)
66 Straight Plug (/75 Socket; /76 Pin)
68 RFI Plug (/77 Socket; /78 Pin)
CLASS
R Nonconductive Finish (Black Anodized)
G Conductive Finish (Nickel)
SHELL SIZE
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
INSERT ARRANGEMENT
See insert arrangement table
CONTACT STYLE
P Pin
S Socket
CLOCKING/KEYING POSITION
N, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10 Not Available in Size 8 Shell)
(Consult TE for available alternate clocking)
MODIFICATION
6116 Black Anodized Finish, Blue Color Bands, Less Backshell
6106 Electroless Nickel Finish, Blue Color Bands, Less Backshell
6117 Olive Drab Cadmium over Nickel Base, Blue Color Bands, Less Backshell
Bayonet Coupling Connectors
MIL-DTL-83723 Series III System
DEUTSCH DL Series System
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DEUTSCH DL and DBA Series Connectors
M83723 84 R 22 55 N
MILITARY DESIGNATION
SHELL TYPE
82 Square Flange Mount Receptacle, Socket Contacts
83 Square Flange Mount Receptacle, Pin Contacts
84 Jam Nut Receptacle, Socket Contacts
85 Jam Nut Receptacle, Pin Contacts
86 Straight Plug, Socket Contacts
87 Straight Plug, Pin Contacts
CLASS (MATERIAL AND FINISH)
A Aluminum Shell, Black Anodized Finish
R Aluminum Shell, Electroless Nickel Finish
W Aluminum Shell, Olive Drab Cadmium over Nickel Base
SHELL SIZE
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
INSERT ARRANGEMENT
Consult TE
CLOCKING/KEYING POSITION
N Normal
6, 7, 8, 9, Y (Y Not Available in Size 8 Shell)
DBA 34 - 22-55 P N 6116
CONNECTOR SERIES
STYLE
30 Square Flange Receptacle (/82 Socket; /83 Pin)
34 Jam Nut Receptacle (/84 Socket; /85 Pin)
36 Plug (/86 Socket; /87 Pin)
SHELL SIZE
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
INSERT ARRANGEMENT
Consult TE
PIN OR SOCKET
P Pin
S Socket
CLOCKING POSITION
Shell Clocking: N, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10 Not Available in Size 8 Shell)
MODIFICATION
6116 Aluminum Shell, Black Anodized Finish
6106 Aluminum Shell, Electroless Nickel Finish
6117 Aluminum Shell, Olive Drab Cadmium over Nickel Base
Threaded Connectors
MIL-DTL-83723 Series III System
DEUTSCH DBA Series System
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