VAN DAMME VDM CIRCULAR MULTIPINS - CIRCULAR MULTIPIN CONNECTORS 

The Van Damme VDM series of circular audio connectors is the market standard in professional audio applications, offering options that support from 8 to 48 channels. The connectors are available in versions clamped (contact pins supplied separately) and soldered (pre-seated pins), equipped with rubber or metal locking rings. The housings (backshells) of the cable connectors are equipped with pressure screws, which permanently lock the threads of the insert and cable gland. This solution prevents damage to the internal wiring, which can be caused by the rotation of the connector components during clipping. The VDM series is fully compliant with the stringent Mil-DTL-5015 and VG95234 military standards and maintains full compatibility with connectors from other manufacturers based on the same specifications.

Specification

Connectors

• Insole material Chloroprene rubber (neoprene)
• Connector body Resistive-coated aluminum alloy
• Cable gland Plastic compression gland, metric thread
  • VDM25 M25, 6-13 mm
  • VDM 37 M32, 11-21 mm
  • VDM 54 M32, 18-25 mm
  • VDM 85 M40, 15-23 mm
  • VDM 150 M40, 22-32 mm
• Bayonet type Roller pin
• Number of connection cycles >2000
• Operating voltage
  • VDM 25, 150 250 Vdc, 200 Vac
  • VDM 37, 54, 85 700 Vdc, 500 Vac
• Jump voltage
  • VDM 25, 150  1400 Vac
  • VDM 37, 54 85 2800 Vac

Contacts

• Material High conductivity alloy
• Electroplating Silver or Gold
• Wire size
  • VDM 25-85 (size 16) 18-16 AWG, 1-1.5mm²
  • VDM 25-85 (size 18) 26-20 AWG, 0.15-0.60mm²
  • VDM 150 (size 20) 26-22 AWG, 0.15-0.30mm²

Electric

• VDM 25-85 (size 16) Peak current 22 A, Rated current 13 A
• VDM 25-85 (size 18) Peak current 10 A, Rated current 7.5 A
• VDM 150 (size 20) Peak current 7.5 A, Rated current 7.5 A