Best Practice Guide

Disconnecting Hosiden, MC and Tonglin connectors:

• Press the latches together either by hand (Fig. ) or

with the correct tool (available from the manufacturer

or other good suppplier) (Fig. )

• Pull the connectors apart

These connectors can be further secured by a speciﬁc

locking system available from the manufacturer. This

prevents the connector being opened except with a

specially designed tool.

To connect Radox connectors:

• Hold connectors by the grip areas on connector hoods

• Slide the male plug completely into the female socket

connector. The gap le should be about  mm

• Screw the plug into the socket until the gap is closed

completely and locked. The direction in which to lock

the connector is labeled on the connector hood

• Check that the connectors have engaged properly by

gently pulling the connectors apart

Note: Do not twist the connectors further as this

can break the internal ribs in the connector cap

To disconnect Radox connectors:

• Hold the connectors at the grip areas on the connector

hood and unscrew until a gap of ~  mm is visible

• Pull the plug and socket completely apart

Connecting and disconnecting (V)

All connectors must be securely joined to each other

according to the following instructions:

Connecting MC Evo and Tonglin connectors:

• Align latches of the male plug with receptacles of the

female socket

Fig. : Connection of MC Evo and Tonglin connectors

• Insert the plug into the socket until a ﬁrm click is heard

• Check the connectors have engaged correctly by gently

pulling them apart

Disconnecting, MC Evo and Tonglin connectors:

• Press the latches together with the correct tool

(available from the manufacturer or other good

suppplier) (Fig. )

• Pull the connectors apart

Fig. : Disconnecting MC Evo and Tonglin connectors

Fig. : Disconnecting an MC type connector with tool (Multi-Contact or Hosiden)

Fig. : Radox connector fully closed

Fig. : Connection of Radox connectors showing ~ mm gap

Fig. : Disconnecting an MC type connector by hand (Multi-Contact or Hosiden)