Unusual power connector - help needed

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Can anyone recognise this 2-pin circular connector

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I have asked Positronic and they don't recognise it.

The aircraft is a Diamond DA40-180, made in Canada I believe, about 10 years old.
 
It's just a 2 amp, 2 pin 28 vdc connector that was probably for some sort of accessory (no telling what) It would be of more use if converted to a standard cigarette lighter port or just eliminated if you already have one.
 
Call diamond, they have always been very helpful when I have needed information
 
Silvaire said:
It's just a 2 amp, 2 pin 28 vdc connector that was probably for some sort of accessory (no telling what) It would be of more use if converted to a standard cigarette lighter port or just eliminated if you already have one.
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That's correct. If my memory serves me correct, that served as accessory power to ANR headsets to power the mics. They quickly upgraded to the mini 5 pin XLRs.
 
What makes this really unusual is the off-centreline contact location.

Every 2-pin connector I have ever seen has the two pins symmetrically located.
 
peter-h said:
What makes this really unusual is the off-centreline contact location.

Every 2-pin connector I have ever seen has the two pins symmetrically located.
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That would be to ensure the correct polarity. They need to be off center or the plug needs to be 'D' shaped or have a slot to make sure you can't plug it in backwards.
 
Normally there would be a keyway.

Relying on the pins to polarise the connector is dodgy, because they will get broken very fast.
 
peter-h said:
Can anyone recognise this 2-pin circular connector



I have asked Positronic and they don't recognise it.

The aircraft is a Diamond DA40-180, made in Canada I believe, about 10 years old.
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Do you have the wiring diagram? They often have part #'s for connectors and stuff on them...
 
peter-h said:
Normally there would be a keyway.

Relying on the pins to polarise the connector is dodgy, because they will get broken very fast.
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Yes and it looks as though there is a key as well - kind of like wearing a belt and suspenders at the same time but it's been proven time and again that if you try to design something to be idiot proof the universe just designs a better idiot.
 
Looks like a key on there to me.
Some of the Amphenal connectors in Mouser look similar.
 
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