Y50X-1208TK2MNH | 8-Socket Bayonet Plug with Metric 2M Backshell & NH Cap

The Y50X-1208TK2MNH is a high-performance circular plug featuring 8 socket contacts and a size 12 shell. Optimized with a Metric (2M) backshell and a permanent NH protective cover for global industrial grids.

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Y50X-1208TK2MNH Mechanical Precision and Global Compatibility

The Y50X-1208TK2MNH is precision-engineered for specialized electronic grids that require a blend of standardized GJB bayonet coupling and modern metric mechanical interfaces. The size 12 shell, constructed from high-strength aluminum alloy, offers a compact and lightweight housing for the internal 8-socket assembly. A primary feature of this model is the 2M backshell, which employs a metric threading system for the cable exit. This design allows the connector to be seamlessly integrated with international cable glands and conduit accessories, eliminating the need for custom adapters when interfacing with European or global industrial hardware. The straight-profile 2M backshell ensures a secure cable transition while maintaining the critical environmental seal at the rear of the plug.

Furthermore, the “NH” designation highlights the inclusion of an integrated metallic protective cap. This cap is permanently attached to the plug shell via a robust stainless steel chain or nylon cord. In high-stakes field operations where cable assemblies are frequently disconnected, the NH cap ensures the 8-socket interface is immediately protected from physical impact and environmental contaminants. This tethered design prevents the loss of protective hardware, which is critical for maintaining long-term reliability in mobile command centers and remote sensor networks.

Key Specifications

Shell Material

Voltage Rating

Current Rating

Operating Temp

Ingress Protection

Mating Cycles

Keying & Polarization

Coupling

Aluminum alloy

~1000 VAC

~40 A

-55 °C to +150 °C

IP67

500

N

Quick bayonet coupling

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Y50X-1208TK2MNH Global Standards and Mechanical Versatility

The Y50X-1208TK2MNH is designed to meet the growing demand for interconnect solutions that bridge traditional military-grade bayonet coupling with modern international hardware standards. The size 12 aluminum shell is compact enough for high-density equipment panels while maintaining the structural thickness required for heavy industrial use. Its 2M backshell is a critical functional element, providing a metric-threaded cable exit that eliminates the need for specialized adapters in global supply chains. This allows the assembly to interface directly with standard metric glands, ensuring a secure and vibration-resistant transition for shielded or multi-core cables.

A key feature for field reliability is the NH designation, which integrates a metallic protective cap directly onto the shell via a permanent retaining chain. This design is essential for mobile grids and outdoor sensor networks where separate covers are easily lost or misplaced. By keeping the interface sealed whenever it is disconnected, the system prevents the accumulation of dust or salt spray on the contacts, thereby preserving the connector’s insulation resistance and mechanical longevity over thousands of operational cycles.

Electrical Safety and Environmental Hardening

The internal 12-08 insert arrangement provides eight independent conductive paths, using socket (TK) contacts to enhance electrical safety. In this configuration, the live elements are recessed deep within the dielectric insulator, significantly reducing the risk of short circuits or accidental human contact when the cable is handled in an unmated state. Each socket is gold-plated to ensure low contact resistance and to prevent the oxidation that typically occurs in high-humidity or corrosive industrial environments. This makes the interface ideal for carrying sensitive analog signals or low-frequency digital data.

To ensure performance in aggressive climates, the Y50X-1208TK2MNH utilizes a multi-layered sealing strategy. The “X” series hardening includes high-resilience interfacial seals and rear grommets that create a moisture-proof barrier once the bayonet lock is engaged. When combined with the grounding provided by the metallic 2M backshell and a shielded cable, the assembly also acts as an effective Faraday cage. This attenuates electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is vital for protecting data integrity in “noisy” environments such as automated assembly lines or near radio transmission equipment.

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Industrial Grid Reliability and Shielding

In professional industrial grids, this interconnect solution provides the confidence needed for operation in aggressive climates. The 2M backshell works in tandem with the internal seals to create a continuous moisture barrier from the cable entry to the mating face. The metric threading of the 2M accessory allows for a precise, high-torque fit with standard international cable glands, ensuring that no humidity can migrate along the cable jacket into the termination area. By maintaining the 8-socket arrangement in a clean, dry environment, the system preserves the signal integrity and low contact resistance required for high-fidelity data transmission.

Beyond moisture protection, the metallic housing offers superior electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). When properly grounded, the shell acts as a Faraday cage, attenuating EMI and RFI that could otherwise disrupt sensitive 8-channel signal paths. This strategic combination of the metric-threaded backshell and the permanent NH cap protection ensures that the assembly remains a future-proof solution for the most demanding global applications, from aerospace telemetry to automated manufacturing.

FAQ

How does the 2M backshell enhance the versatility of the Y50X-1208TK2MNH?

The 2M backshell features standard metric threads, allowing the Y50X-1208TK2MNH to be easily integrated into international equipment fleets that utilize metric cable glands and accessories.

The tethered NH cap ensures that the protective cover is always available for the Y50X-1208TK2MNH, preventing it from being lost in the field and ensuring immediate protection upon disconnection.

Yes, the conductive metallic shell of the Y50X-1208TK2MNH, when used with a shielded cable and the 2M backshell, provides a complete Faraday cage to block EMI and RFI.

The TK configuration places the conductive sockets deep within the Y50X-1208TK2MNH insulator, providing superior electrical safety by preventing accidental contact when the plug is unmated.

Absolutely. The Y50X-1208TK2MNH is built with corrosion-resistant finishes and high-grade seals specifically designed to resist salt-spray and high humidity in coastal zones.

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