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ILME CDSM42N is a CDS series male multipole connector insert with 42 poles plus PE numbered 43–84, 10 A 400 V ratings, spring terminal connections and silver-plated contacts for high-density industrial connector applications.
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The ILME CDSM42N, manufacturer reference CDSM 42 N, is a high-density male multipole connector insert from the ILME CDS series, featuring spring terminal connections and silver-plated male contacts. Designed for industrial rectangular connector applications, this insert provides 42 poles + PE numbered 43–84 and forms the second insert section used within an 84-pole + PE CDS connector configuration.
Rated at 10 A and 400 V with a 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage, the CDSM42N is engineered for reliable signal, control and low-current power connections in machinery and industrial automation equipment. Its spring terminal connection system accepts conductors from 0.14–2.5 mm² or 26–14 AWG, providing secure conductor termination without the need for crimp contacts.
The insert is manufactured from self-extinguishing polycarbonate with a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating and uses turned silver-plated contacts for dependable electrical performance. When installed in a suitable ILME enclosure, the connector assembly can achieve IP65/IP66 protection, while the insert itself is rated IP20 without an enclosure.
High-density multipole connectors allow numerous electrical circuits to be connected and disconnected through a single robust connector assembly. This can significantly simplify machine installation, modular equipment construction and maintenance compared with individually disconnecting large numbers of conductors. Spring terminal technology also provides a secure connection while eliminating the need to crimp separate contacts onto each conductor.
The CDSM42N is specifically identified with pole numbers 43–84, allowing it to be used alongside the corresponding 1–42 section when creating a complete 84-pole + PE CDS connector configuration. Its compact high-density arrangement makes it particularly useful where numerous signal and control circuits need to pass through a single industrial rectangular connector interface.
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| IP Rating | IP65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Insert / Module | |
| Frame Size | 104.62 | |
| Housing Material | Thermoplastic | |
| Product Series | ILME CD | |
| Contacts | 42 poles | |
| Contact Gender | Male | |
| Connection | Spring / axial screw | |
| Manufacturer | ILME | |
| Series | CDS | |
| Model | CDSM 42 N | |
| Manufacturer part number | CDSM42N | |
| Product type | Multipole connector insert | |
| Gender | Male | |
| Connection type | Spring terminal connection | |
| Poles | 42 poles + PE | |
| Pole numbering | 43–84 | |
| Combined connector configuration | 84 poles + PE | |
| Connector size | 104.62 | |
| Rated current | 10 A | |
| Rated voltage | 400 V | |
| Rated voltage according to UL/CSA | 600 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Characteristics according to EN 61984 | 10 A 400 V 6 kV 3 / 10 A 400/690 V 6 kV 2 | |
| Wire cross-section | 0.14–2.5 mm² | |
| AWG conductor range | 26–14 AWG | |
| Conductor stripping length | 9–11 mm | |
| Contact type | Turned silver-plated | |
| Contact resistance | ≤3 mΩ | |
| Insulation resistance | ≥10 GΩ | |
| Mechanical life | ≥500 mating cycles | |
| Insert protection | IP20 without enclosure | |
| Protection with suitable enclosure | IP65/IP66 | |
| Main material | Polycarbonate (PC) | |
| Colour | RAL 7032 grey | |
| UL flammability rating | UL 94 V-0 | |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +125 °C | |
| Weight | approx. 115 g | |
| Reference standard | EN 61984:2009-06 | |
| Certifications | CSA, CQC, DNV, BV and EAC | |
| UL category | ECBT2 | |
| cUL category | ECBT8 | |
| EAN / GTIN | 8015747195560 | |
| Poles | 42-pole |
The CDSM42N provides 42 poles + protective earth and is numbered 43–84. It is designed as one section of an ILME CDS 84-pole + PE connector configuration.
The CDSM42N is rated at 10 A and 400 V with a rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV and pollution degree 3. Its UL/CSA rated voltage is 600 V.
The CDSM42N uses spring terminal connections, allowing conductors to be terminated directly within the insert without installing separate crimp contacts.
The spring terminals accept conductor cross-sections from 0.14–2.5 mm², corresponding to approximately 26–14 AWG, with a specified stripping length of 9–11 mm.
The insert itself provides IP20 protection without an enclosure. When correctly installed in a compatible ILME enclosure, the complete connector assembly can provide IP65/IP66 protection, depending on the selected enclosure.
ILME CDS multipole connector inserts provide high-density industrial connectivity with robust spring terminals, durable insulating materials and dependable electrical contacts, supporting efficient installation and maintenance across machinery, automation and industrial control applications.
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