61 13 Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems: Notes

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Special tools required:

61 0 300
61 0 400
61 1 150

Abbreviations and what they mean:

ABBREVIATIONS CHART

D 1.5 / 2.5	Round contacts of 1.5 mm or 2.5 mm diameter
MDK 3plus	Miniature double flat spring contact
JPT ELA	Junior Power Timer flat spring contacts with strand sealing
DFK ELA	Double flat spring contacts with strand sealing
Elo	Electronic contacts with and without strand sealing Manufacturer: Siemens
Elo Power	Electronic contacts for heavy loads with and without strand sealing Manufacturer: Siemens
MQS	Micro Quadlock System electronic contacts with and without strand sealing Manufacturer: AMP
MPQ	Micro Power Quadlock electronic contacts for heavy loads with and without strand sealing Manufacturer: AMP

IMPORTANT:

The contacts can be changed on ultrasonically welded connectors (1).

Ultrasonically welded connectors (1) must be replaced completely.

Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their longitudinal side.

Replace plug completely.

Fig 1: Identifying Ultrasonic-Welded Connectors And Side Welds

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NOTE: Special tools referred to in the repair instructions below are contained in the following special tool kits:

Release and press-out tool 61 1 150

Replaced as from 09/2005 by: 61 0 300

61 0 400

Index of connectors: