Key facts
- Brand
- Aries
- Model
- Series 800 Vertisockets
- Category
- Other Electronics
- Documents
- 4
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-04
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Aries Series 800 Vertisockets User Manual
The Series 800 Vertisockets™ are vertical mounting sockets with bifurcated contacts, offered by Aries for LEDs, incandescent lamps, DIP switches, test points and more. The document outlines the product's features, material options, and design flexibility.
Key specifications include body material choices, contact plating options, current rating, temperature limits, insertion/withdrawal forces, and recommended PCB hole dimensions. Ordering information and dimensional tables are also provided for designers and manufacturers.
Aries Series 800 Vertisockets specifications
| Body material | black UL 94-0 4/6 Nylon |
|---|---|
| Contact material | Grade A spring‑tempered Phosphor Bronze |
| Gold plating thickness | minimum 10 µin per MIL‑G‑45204 |
| Contact current rating | 1.5 A |
| Operating temperature (Gold plating) | up to 257 °F (125 °C) |
| Insertion force | 110 g per pin (average) |
| Recommended PCB hole size | 0.044 in + 0.002 in (1.12 mm + 0.05 mm) |
Source: Aries Series 800 Vertisockets Horizontal Mounting Bifurcated Contacts Handbook
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the contact current rating of the Series 800 Vertisockets?
The contacts are rated for a maximum current of 1.5 amps.
From: Aries Series 800 Vertisockets Horizontal Mounting Bifurcated Contacts Handbook
What are the operating temperature limits for the gold‑plated contacts?
Gold‑plated contacts can operate up to 257 °F (125 °C).
From: Aries Series 800 Vertisockets Horizontal Mounting Bifurcated Contacts Handbook
What is the contact current rating of the Series 800 Vertisockets?
The contact current rating is 3 Amps.
From: Aries Series 800 Vertisockets Vertical Mounting with Collet Contacts
What is the maximum operating temperature for these Vertisockets?
They can operate up to 221 °F (105 °C).
From: Aries Series 800 Vertisockets Vertical Mounting with Collet Contacts
What is the contact current rating of the Series 800 Vertisockets?
The contact current rating is 1.5 amps.
From: Aries Series 800 Vertisockets Vertical Mounting with Bifurcated Contacts Manual
What materials are used for the body and contacts?
The body is made of black UL 94V‑0 4/6 Nylon, and the contacts are Grade A spring‑tempered Phosphor Bronze.
From: Aries Series 800 Vertisockets Vertical Mounting with Bifurcated Contacts Manual
