RCC-E K2 Qualified Nuclear Connectors

8N35/8N36 Series
RCC-E K2 Qualified Nuclear Connectors
8N35/8N36 Series connectors are RCC-E K2 qualified nuclear connectors
with screw coupling mechanism for use inside containment areas of nuclear
reactor building.
K2 Qualified / RCC-E
✓
Resistant to harsh environments
✓
Resistant to seism
✓
Field proven
✓
Qualified for use on safety related equipments
inside reactor building, under normal and
seismic conditions
Temperature range: -10 to +70°C
Radiation: 25 MRads at 20°C
Salt spray resistance: 168h
Operating Basis Earthquake (OBE): 3g ZPA
Safe Shutdown Earthquake (SSE): 6g ZPA
Used in nuclear power plants for more than
40 years
8N35/8N36 Series
RCC-E K2 Qualified Connectors
Description
• RCC-E K2 Qualified Nuclear Grade Connectors
• Screw coupling mechanism
• Design and manufacturing standard:
RCC-E code, 1993 & 2002 edition
Applications
• Safety instrumentation and control equipments
inside reactor building
Technical features
Electrical
Mechanical
Environmental
• Current rating: 11 A max
• Tightening torque: 8.5 Nm
• Peak current: 50 A/30 ms
• Endurance: 500 mating / unmating
• Temperature range:
-10 to +70°C (+14 to +158°F)
• Test Voltage rating: 2000 Vrms
• Cable clamp resistance:
Traction 50 N /Torsion 0.5 Nm
• Insulation Resistance:
≥ 5000 MΩ under 500 Vdc
• Contact resistance: ≤ 20 mΩ
• Dry heat test:
+ 40°C (104°F) / 93% HR / 504h
• Cumulated Radiations:
250 kGy (25 MRads) / 70°C (158°F)
Accident Testing
• Shocks:
- Operating Basis Earthquake (OBE): 3g ZPA
- Safe Shutdown Earthquake (SSE): 6g ZPA
• Vibration (Sine):
5g, 10 to 2000Hz, 3.5 mm
Materials
& Plating
• Ambient humidity: 75% max
• Salt spray resistance: 168 hrs
• Protection against water penetration:
IPX6 (100 l/min, 3 min)
• Qualified lifetime: 40 years
Connector Part
Shells
Material
Stainless Steel
Plating
Nickel (locally)
Insulator & grommet
Silicon (8N35)
Glass fuzzed (8N36)
/
2
Seals
Contacts
Silicon
Copper alloy
/
Gold over nickel
8N35/8N36 Series
RCC-E K2 Qualified Connectors
Features & benefits
Class 1E Safety Connectors
Designed and manufactured according to RCC-E code
8N35/8N36 Series connectors meet the design and manufacturing rules of AFCEN’s RCC-E code, which stands
as one of the major worldwide references for safety electrical equipments of nuclear islands.
K2 Qualified for 40 years operation
8N35/8N36 Series connectors are K2 qualified according to RCC-E, which means they are suitable for use on
safety related equipments inside reactor building, under normal and seismic conditions. The qualified lifetime of
8N35/8N36 Series is 40 years.
Approved Quality Assurance Program
SOURIAU quality assurance program meets International & Nuclear standards:
• ISO 9001: 2000/EN 9100
• ISO 17025
• SGAQ DIN-DPN 2004-04
• Q/N/100, Q/N/200, Q/N/300
• KTA 3507
• NQA-1-1994 & NQA-1a-1995
• 10 CFR50 Appendix B
• 10 CFR21
Applications
SOURIAU 8N35/8N36 Series are used on various safety instrumentation and control
equipments inside reactor building:
• Pressure, temperature, level sensors, transmitters, switches...
Field Proven
Used in main power plants
8N35/8N36 Series has been extensively used in more than 60 PWR type nuclear
power plants worldwide, including 900, 1300, 1450 MW reactors.
40 years experience
With 40 years of successful usage without any failure experienced in the field,
the 8N35/8N36 Series guarantees a safe and reliable connection inside reactor
buildings.
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8N35/8N36 Series
RCC-E K2 Qualified Connectors
Overview
Receptacles, Plugs and Back-shells
8N35 Series Sealed Receptacles
(silicone insulators)
8N35 Series Plugs with Back-Shells
Plug-nose
Straight back-shell
Integrated sealing-gland and
cable retention mechanism
Simple
back-nut
Round-flange /
screw-mounted
8N36 Series Hermetic Receptacles
(glass-fused insulators)
Plug-nose
Elbow back-shell
Square-flange /
screw-mounted
Round-flange /
welded
Integrated sealing-gland and
cable retention mechanism
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8N35/8N36 Series
RCC-E K2 Qualified Connectors
Contact Layouts
Available contact layouts
Layout 21
Layout 26
7 contacts Ø 1.5 mm
3 contacts Ø 1.5 mm
Contacts characteristics
Connector
Type of contacts
Admissible wire section
Maximum sleeving
diameter
Small Barrel Contacts: 0.38 to 0.93 mm²
8N35 Series Plugs
and Receptacles
Ø 1.5 mm, Crimp
3.3 mm
Large Barrel Contacts: 1.34 to 1.91 mm²
Small Barrel Contacts: 0.38 to 0.93 mm²
SN2265 Series
Plugs
Ø 1.5 mm, Crimp
3.3 mm
Large Barrel Contacts: 1.34 to 1.91 mm²
8N36 Series
Receptacles
Ø 1.5 mm, Solder
1.91 mm²
5
3.3 mm
8N35/8N36 Series
RCC-E K2 Qualified Connectors
Dimension drawings
8N35 Series Sealed Receptacles
Back-nut
Receptacles
Panel Cut-Out
28.7 mm
9.3 mm
5 mm
Max.
23 mm
m
m
.5
25
Ø 27 mm
Ø
Ø 3.2 mm
17 mm
8N36 Series Hermetic Receptacles
Type 1: Square Flange, Screwed Receptacle
39.30 mm
Ø 25 mm
11.10 mm
19.40 mm
Max.
29.10 mm
39.30 mm
19.40 mm
Ø 23 mm
6.20 mm
Max.
Type 2: Round Flange,
Welded Receptacle
24 mm
5 mm
29.10 mm
6
23 mm
Ø 39 mm
2 mm
15 mm
8N35/8N36 Series
RCC-E K2 Qualified Connectors
Dimension drawings
8N35 Series Plugs and Back-Shells
Straight Back-Shell
Plug
26.4 mm
81 mm
Ø 30.5 mm
Ø 28 mm
7 mm
60 mm
ØC
Elbow Back-Shell
Admissible
cable diameter
(Ø C)
Back-Shell
Identification
Code
14 to 15 mm
A
12 to 14 mm
B
10 to 12 mm
C
6 mm
D
7.5 to 9 mm
E
58 mm
70 mm
Ø 28 mm
ØC
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8N35/8N36 Series
RCC-E K2 Qualified Connectors
Dimension drawings
SN2265 Series Plugs (Non-Qualified)
SN2265 Series Plugs are non-qualified plugs with straight back-shells for large cable diameters up to 18.5mm.
They are fully compatible with 8N35/8N36 Series receptacles.
Note: SN2265 Series are delivered without contacts. Contacts have to be ordered separately.
102 mm
Admissible cable Ø
17 to 18.5 mm
Ø 28 mm
80 mm
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8N35/8N36 Series
RCC-E K2 Qualified Connectors
Ordering information
8N35 Series receptacles and plugs
Type
8N35
21
8
5
7
Contact Layout
21: 7 contacts Ø 1.5 mm
26: 3 contacts Ø 1.5 mm
Shell Type
1: Receptacle, round flange, screw mounting
8: Plug
Contact Type
1: Male
5: Female
Backshell Type
0: Without backshell
2: Simple backnut
1: Straight backshell with collet and sealing gland
7: Elbow backshell with collet and sealing gland
Admissible Cable Diameter
Blank: Connector without backshell or with simple backnut
A: 14 to 15 mm
B: 12 to 14 mm
C: 10 to 12 mm
D: 6 mm
E: 7.5 to 9 mm
Contact Type
Blank: Small barrel contacts
XS: Large barrel contacts (X = Number of contacts)
D
3S
002
A
8N35 Series back-shells
8N3520
Type
Backshell Type
002: Simple backnut
001: straight backshell with collet and sealing gland
007: elbow backshell with collet and sealing gland
Admissible Cable Diameter
Blank : Connector without backshell or with simple backnut
A: 14 to 15 mm
B: 12 to 14 mm
C: 10 to 12 mm
D: 6 mm
E: 7.5 to 9 mm
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8N35/8N36 Series
RCC-E K2 Qualified Connectors
Ordering information
8N36 Series receptacles
Type
8N36
Contact Layout
21: 7 contacts Ø 1.5 mm
26: 3 contacts Ø 1.5 mm
Receptacle type
1: Square flange receptacle mounted with 4 screws
2: Round flange receptacle to be welded on equipment
Contact Type
3: Male, soler
Backshell Type
0: Without backshell
21
1
3
0
SN2265 Series plugs with back-shell*
SN2265
Type
Contact Layout
21: 7 contacts Ø 1.5 mm
Insulator Gender
P: insulator for male contacts**
S: insulator for female contacts**
* Non qualified - ** Contacts to be ordered separately
10
21
101L
P
8N35/8N36 Series
RCC-E K2 Qualified Connectors
Tools
Crimping, Insertion and Extraction Tools
Extraction Tool
Crimping Tool
Locator
Insertion tool for male
and female contacts
Male Contact
Female Contacts
8365EL
8365-02EL
8400-1475EL
8400-448EL
8400-446EL
Spare Parts
Panel gaskets
to seal receptacle
panel
Contacts
for re-ordering
(sets of 10on
contacts)
Type of contacts
Set of 10 male contacts P/N
Set of 10 female contacts P/N
Ø 1.5 mm Small Barrel, Crimp
8400-307 AKMEL
8400-9019-900EL
Ø 1.5 mm Large Barre, Crimp
8400-144 AKMEL
8400-9018-900EL
Dust Caps and Panel Gaskets
Dust Caps
Plugs
Receptacles
8N35-2022
8N35-2012
Panel gaskets for receptacles (8N35)
11
8300-474

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