connector advice

[Ian]

Hello,

I am looking for a connector that will work like a d-sub (9 pin) but does
not have quite as tight a connection. I have a rather unique application
for it. I have a box whose inner temperature and humidity I need to be able
to control. The temperature and humidity controls funnel through the
connector. The entire box sits on a base with another connector of the
opposite gender. This way, the temperature and humidity controls can be
connected to the power supply (through the base) without a lot of loose
wires. Loose wires create several problems, the worst being that they can
block the beam of light that we use to make measurements of our samples.

I was originally planning on using d-sub 9 connectors, but their tight
connection makes removing the box from the base a challenge. Furthermore,
since the box is removed from and put back on the base several times a day,
I'm worried that the d-subs will break quickly. Can anyone recommend any
items that will solve these problems? I need something about as small as a
d-sub, and it must be mountable. I only need 6 pins, not 9.

Thanks,
Ian Hlavacek
[email protected]

 

[Rich Andrews]

Hello,

I am looking for a connector that will work like a d-sub (9 pin) but
does not have quite as tight a connection. I have a rather unique
application for it. I have a box whose inner temperature and humidity I
need to be able to control. The temperature and humidity controls
funnel through the connector. The entire box sits on a base with another
connector of the opposite gender. This way, the temperature and
humidity controls can be connected to the power supply (through the
base) without a lot of loose wires. Loose wires create several
problems, the worst being that they can block the beam of light that we
use to make measurements of our samples.

I was originally planning on using d-sub 9 connectors, but their tight
connection makes removing the box from the base a challenge.
Furthermore, since the box is removed from and put back on the base
several times a day, I'm worried that the d-subs will break quickly.
Can anyone recommend any items that will solve these problems? I need
something about as small as a d-sub, and it must be mountable. I only
need 6 pins, not 9.

Thanks,
Ian Hlavacek
[email protected]

The pins of the DB9 are not the issue when it comes to friction, it is the
hood. Judicous use of a file or pliers on the male hood should resolve your
mating friction problems. (hoo boy, could one go places with this >))

r