AN/MS Electrical Connectors MIL-C-5015 for Use Inboard on Submarines

摘要

MS Connectors (Mil-C-5015) are presently used inboard on submarines in conjunction with standard Navy jacketed cable (Mil-C-915). Problems were encountered in wiring the plugs to the cables, as the plugs were originally designed for the aircraft industry and used with bundled insulated conductors. This study outlines the problems and offers data relating to connectors and cables presently used inboard on the SSB(N)608 FBM submarines. The inadequacy of the existing MS plugs (Mil-C-5015) for use with Navy cable is outlined. The recent addition of plug endbells, to allow more space for wiring, is discussed as is the even more recent use of crimp removable contacts to eliminate solder pot junctions. MS connectors with crimp removable contacts, as promoted by three connector manufacturers, are evaluated with respect to design and interchangeability. Finally, recommendations are offered which will allow the reliable use of the MS connectors with Navy cable inboard on submarines which meets th shipbuilding specifications. (Author)