scope:

This specification covers a series of center-lock coupling screw, waterproof, polarized, multicontact, intermediate power connectors for (Type MW) for interconnection of power and control circuits on electronic equipment.

The military part number shall consist of the letter "M", the basic number of the specification sheet, and designators for the connectors (see para 1.2.1 and 3.1):

M 55181/1- 01 Military Specification Dash Designator Sheet No. Number

The connector designator shall be in the following form and as specified (see 3.1).

MW 10 M (M) A 11 Connector Shell Insert Contact Insert Cable size type type type type Arrangement accomodation (1.2.1.1) (1.2.1.2) (1.2.1.3) (1.2.1.4) (1.2.1.5) (1.2.1.6)

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command, ATTN: DRSEL-ED-TO, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703 by using the selfaddressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

Connectors covered by this specification are identified by the two letter symbols (MW) (see 6.4.1).

The shell type is identified by a two digit number; plugs by the number "10" and receptacles by the number "20" (see 6.4.4).

The insert type is identified by a single letter; male contacts by the letter "M" and female contacts by the letter "F" (see 6.4.3).

The contact type is identified by a single letter in parenthesis; molded contacts by (M) (see 6.4.2).

The insert arrangement is identified by a single letter in accordance with table I. TABLE I. Insert characteristics.

Insert Number of Contact size Current rating arrangement contacts AWG amps ------------------------------------------------------------- A 4 12 35.0 B 9 20 7.5 D 18 20 7.5

The cable size accomodation is identified by a two digit number in accordance with table II. This number indicates the maximum outside diameter of the cable. TABLE II. Cable size accomodation.

Symbol Minimum Maximum ------------------------------------------------ 00 Not applicable Not applicable 11 0.292 0.343 13 0.323 0.403 15 0.386 0.468 17 0.448 0.531

intended Use:

The electrical connectors covered by this specification are used primarily for portable and vehicular mounted equipment.