Electrical Requirements
Cable All wiring installation shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations Sections 393.27 Wiring specifications; 393.28 Wiring to be protected; 393.29 Grounds; 393.31 Overload protective devices; and 393.33 Wiring, installation. The cable for the Deutsch connector shall be: •
16 GXL max 18 TXL min for Communication and control wires
•
12 GXL for Power Supply wires
•
12 GXL or 14 SXL for V-Ignition wires
These sizes are requirements for proper connector sealing and current carrying capacity. SAE Wire
SAE Wire
Nominal Outside Diameter (mm)
Nominal Outside Diameter Inch
Size mm²
Size No.
TXL
TXL
0.8
18
1.98
2.39
2.72
0.08
0.09
0.11
1
16
2.24
2.59
3.05
0.09
0.10
0.12
2
14
2.62
2.97
3.58
0.10
0.12
0.14
3
12
3.25
3.63
4.14
0.13
0.14
0.16
5
10
3.96
4.45
4.95
0.16
0.18
0.20
GXL
SXL
GXL
SXL
Electrical Requirements
Cable Connector (Deutsch) - DRC26-38S01-P017 Seal Range (mm) / (in)
Contact Size
1.02 - 2.41 /.040 .095
20
3.40 - 4.95 /.134 .195 3.40 - 4.95 /.134 .195
Description
Cable Diameter MIn (mm²)
Cable Diameter Max (mm²)
Signal
1.02
2.41
16
16
NR
12
Power
3.40
4.95
NR
12
NR
12
V-Ignition
3.40
4.95
NR
12
14
Back Shell (Deutsch)
*Low Profile Backshell (Deutsch)
Part Number
0528-004-3805
0528-005-3805
Conduit/OEM
Packard
Packard
Conduit P/N
*(R-69246 round) Convoluted Tubing; Size 13 mm [.500]; 125° C or higher temperature rating
(R-72506 profile) *(R-69246 round) Convoluted Tubing; Size 13 mm [.500]; 125° C or higher temperature rating
TXL
GXL
SXL
Note: * Eaton recommended component
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