The Conxrite^® CNX 310 Series is a solderless LED interconnector that provides a simplified method of electrically connecting panel mounted LEDs to a power source. Present connecting methods include soldering or crimping wires directly to the fragile LED leads, often resulting in their being damaged or broken. The vibration and shock while in transit, resulting from the weight of unsupported wire and harness suspended from the fragile LED leads causes work-hardening, metal fatigue and eventual failure of the electrical connection. An external resistor may also be included in the circuitry, soldered directly to the LED or added to an already cluttered circuit board. In addition, field service replacement of hard-wired LEDs can be very time consuming and expensive.

The Conxrite^® with molded plastic body and self contained 0.5 watt resistor eliminates the necessity of an external resistor. Conxrite^® with its incorporated ballast resistor can be used on circuits from 3 to 28 volts. Wiper contacts make for easy LED installation while compensating for varying sizes of leads. Conxrite^® makes a positive connection with either panel-mounted lens mounts or the clip and ring LED mount.

 

The interconnector provides various methods of LED connection to power source circuitry, further simplifying assembly procedures. Standard interconnectors are offered in lengths of 4", 8", 12", 18" and 24" and include a locking header connector. Terminations are also available with stripped wire leads for terminal attachment or soldering directly to the circuit board.

 

Conxrite^® requires no tools for assembly while providing a simple, fast press-fit connection to various Cliplite^® style lenses. These include moisture sealing lenses or clip and ring mounted LEDs. In addition, use of the Conxrite^® precludes the necessity of direct hard-wiring with its potential heat exposure and probable damage to the LED.

 

Conxrite^® supports and stress-relieves the LED leads providing the stability necessary to eliminate the broken or damaged lead problem. In addition, panel LED push-back problems, typical of the clip and ring mount, are resolved, resulting in a more secure assembly. Data from vibration tests conducted under actual operating conditions indicated continual stability of the Conxrite^® when subjected to forces of 2Gs, 4Gs and 6Gs from 0 to 2000 Hz.

 

The Conxrite^® interconnector system also provides various means of connecting to a power source. A connector is included for quick attachment to a PCB-mounted header. The interconnector is available with stripped wire leads allowing attachment of various terminals or soldering directly to the PCB.

 

Conxrite^® facilitates the preassembly of wiring harnesses, precluding the need for hard-wiring directly to the LED. This permits easy installation of LEDs in final assembly and replacement of defective LEDs in test and field service operations, both of which help lower costs.