ProAx™ Triaxial Camera Connectors

For years, the industry has been locked into connector designs that are difficult to terminate,
and even more difficult to field repair. ADC’s line of ProAx™ Triaxial Camera Connectors will
change the way you think about this component forever. These connectors have innovative fea-
tures such as field repairable center conductors that eliminate the need to restrip, O-rings that
protect the signal path against moisture, fewer parts to assemble, and compatibility with the
tooling you already own.

Field Repairable Gender-Reversible

Triax connectors can really take a beating – With ADC’s ProAx connectors, gender parts
especially in field applications where dirt, can be swapped back and forth between
sand and moisture are everywhere. When the males and females in only a few seconds. This
female center conductor breaks, or the male process eliminates common problems such as
latches are worn, the entire assembly must when you’ve just run a thousand feet of triax
be cut off and reterminated. only to discover the male is where the female
should be. Simply trade the male for the
Using a two-piece center conductor and hous- female and continue with your project.
ing assembly that can easily be replaced in the
field without having to restrip and reterminate
the entire connector, the patented ADC ProAx
Format Reversible
allows you to simply replace a damaged por- With ADC’s U.S. and four European (Fischer™,
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tion of the connector with common tools. Lemo 4M connectors, Lemo 3T connectors
When a repair is needed, the outer shell and and Lemo 4E connectors) versions, O.B. vans
insulator can be removed; next you simply and internationally televised events no longer
unscrew the center conductor housing and mean headaches for camera technicians.
replace the center conductor assembly, revers- ADC’s patented ProAx connectors can be for-
ing the process to assemble. Absolutely no mat reversed between U.S. and global for-
stripping or crimp tools are required. mats in only seconds. Plus, ADC’s ProAx con-
nectors are designed to fit standard U.S. triax
cables as well as global metric 8mm, 11mm
and 14mm cables.
Global Global
Female Jack Male Plug
(Fischer™ compatible) (Fischer™ compatible)

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Applications
High-Definition Digital Ready True 75 Ohm Impedance
ProAx™ Triaxial Camera Connectors

The ADC ProAx™ connector line is designed for maximum bandwidth for serial digital and high-definition
digital applications while maintaining a true 75 Ohm impedance. All critical path components are gold-plat-
ed for outstanding durability and connectivity.

US Standard Connectors (Kings® Compatible)

Male Connector Assembly Universal Male/Female Body

Bulkhead mounting surfaces

STD 7/8 wrench flats

Stainless crush ring

and ground Ultem™ molded insulator

O-rings

Female Connector Assembly Gold-plated center conductor Standard size

housing assembly crimp sleeves

Global Connectors (Fischer™ Compatible Shown)

Global Female Connector

Global Male Connector

Solid Outer Shield Ground

The solid outer braid ground in the ProAx connectors maintains the ground no matter what the conditions.
This eliminates camera shutdown from intermittent grounds, as well as the need for special conductive gas-
kets between the male and female connectors.

Sturdy Construction
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Each female ProAx connector is made of machined brass with a stainless steel crush ring to assure maximum
crush strength. The assembly will not go out of round under normal mobile application wear and tear.

Patented Panel-Mount System

Each ProAx connector can be either cable-mounted or panel-mounted with our patented mounting kit.
The mounting kit securely fastens the male or female connector to a steel plate that is attached to stan-
dard panels. Two different mounting options are available: a unique 45° and the standard 90° straight.
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ADC’s angled 45° mounting option reduces the weight of the cables on the connectors, providing less
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strain on the connectors than the traditional 90° mounting. Mounting yokes are available separately for
custom metalwork applications.

Compatibility
ProAx connectors are engineered to be compatible with other industry triaxial connectors from Kings
Electronics Co., Inc., W.W. Fischer SA, and LEMO SA, as well as standard industry tools and dies.

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Bulkhead Mount for Camera Mounting
ADC’s slim-line versions of its five triax formats are specifically engineered for OEM camera use and
ProAx™ Triaxial Camera Connectors

low-profile bulkhead mounting. These new bulkhead connectors retain the rugged patent-protected
features that ensure high performance and superior field productivity.

Rear view:
all formats
Global standard female
US Standard male
US Standard female

Features

• Solder style termination

• Connectors are gender and format interchangeable
• Field repairable without having to replace the connector or open the camera
• Compatible with industry standard triaxial connectors
• Reverses between US and four global formats in just seconds
• Qualified to demanding MIL-STD 202.

Triax Protective Weather Boots

ADC’s Triax Weather boots provide ultimate protection for your Triax connector investment.
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Features

• Available in US and all other formats

• Feature a weather-tight patent pending lip-over seal protection
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• Each boot is adjustable to fit any cable size

• Mating cap is attached via stainless steel lanyard, and is hermaphroditic for both male (plug) and
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female (jack) boots

• Made of a special high-performance UL rated rubber compound that can withstand extreme tem-
perature ranges from -45c to +55c

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Triax Connector Ordering Information
ADC Triax connectors are available in US and four global formats. Use the following model to determine
the catalog ordering number for your specific product needs.
ProAx™ Triaxial Camera Connectors

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Connectors Ohms
TC US Standard 50 50 Ohms
BTC BBC 75 75 Ohms
GTC Global Fischer Note: 50 Ohm option available with
LTC Lemo French T3 BTC and NTC only. If ordering TC, GTC
NTC Lemo 4E (reverse BBC) or LTC type connectors, leave blank.

Gender Cable Type

A12 .475” OD
J Jack/Female
B38 .360” OD
P Plug/Male
C12 .520” OD
D38 .410” OD
E38 .315” OD
Catalog ordering number examples: F14 .246” OD
TCJ-B38 = 75 Ohm, US standard Jack to fit .360” OD cable G8 8mm OD
BTCJ-H11-50 = 50 Ohm, BBC Triax Jack Connector to fit 11mm OD cable. H11 11mm OD
GTCP-G8 = 75 Ohm, Global Fischer Triax Plug Connector to fit 8mm cable. K14 14mm OD

Ordering Information

Description Ordering Number

ProAx US Standard Bulkhead Mount Triax Camera Connector

ProAx, bulkhead mount triax female solder type TCJ-BH
ProAx, bulkhead mount triax male solder type TCP-BH
ProAx Universal Standard Weather Protection Boots and Caps
Universal weather boot and cap for all B & N series female jacks BNTCJ-BOOT
Universal weather boot and cap for all B & N series male plugs BNTCP-BOOT
Universal weather cap for all B & N series connectors BNCT-CAP
Universal weather boot and cap for all global fisher female jacks GTCJ-BOOT
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Universal weather boot and cap for all global fisher male plugs GTCP-BOOT
Universal weather cap for all global fisher connectors GTC-CAP
Universal weather boot and cap for all Lemo French T3 female jacks LTCJ-BOOT
Universal weather boot and cap for all Lemo French T3 male plugs LTCP-BOOT
Universal weather cap for Lemo French T3 connectors LTC-CAP
Triax Camera Connector Repair Kits
BBC series front, female BBC/Lemo 4E, 50 Ohm BNTRK-FF-50
BBC series front, female BBC/Lemo 4E, 75 Ohm BNTRK-FF-75
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BBC series front, male BBC/Lemo 4E, 50 Ohm BNTRK-FM-50

BBC series front, male BBC/Lemo 4E, 75 Ohm BNTRK-FM-75
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Global Fischer front, female Fischer GTRK-FF

Global Fischer front, male Fischer GTRK-FM
Lemo French T3 front, female Lemo French T3 LTRK-FF
Lemo French T3 front, male Lemo French T3 LTRK-FM
US standard front, female TRK-FF
US standard front, male TRK-FM

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Ordering Information

Description Ordering Number

ProAx™ Triaxial Camera Connectors

Gender Change Kits

BBC female to male BBC, 50 Ohm BTRK-GCM-50
BBC female to male BBC, 75 Ohm BTRK-GCM-75
BBC male to female BBC, 50 Ohm BTRK-GCF-50
BBC male to female BBC, 75 Ohm BTRK-GCF-75
Global Fischer female to male Fischer GTRK-GCM
Global Fischer male to female Fischer GTRK-GCF
Lemo 4E female to male Lemo 4E, 50 Ohm NTRK-GCM-50
Lemo 4E female to male Lemo 4E, 75 Ohm NTRK-GCM-75
Lemo 4E male to female Lemo 4E, 50 Ohm NTRK-GCF-50
Lemo 4E male to female Lemo 4E, 75 Ohm NTRK-GCF-75
Lemo French T3 female to male Lemo French T3 LTRK-GCM
Lemo French T3 male to female Lemo French T3 LTRK-GCF
US standard female to male TRK-GCM
US standard female to male bulkhead type TRK-GCM-BH
US standard male to female TRK-GCF
US standard male to female bulkhead type TRK-GCF-BH

Retermination Kits, Rear

Size A and D TRK-RAD
Size B, E, F TRK-RBEF
Size C TRK-RC
Size G GTRK-RG
Size H GTRK-RH
Size K GTRK-RK

Universal Mounting Kit and Accessories

Black Straight panel mount kit, universal; mounts in TRP-2 rack mount TCM-KIT-BK
Gray Straight panel mount kit, universal; mounts in TRP-2 rack mount TCM-KIT-G
Black 45 degree panel mount kit, universal TCM45-KIT-BK
Gray 45 degree panel mount kit, universal TCM45-KIT-G
Yoke clamp for male ProAx plug TCP-Y
Yoke clamp for female ProAx jack TCJ-Y
Universal triax installation tool kit TRK-TKIT
Die set A,D,H .384" x .400", 9.75mm x 10.16mm TD-AD
Die set B,E,F .255" x .400", 6.47mm x 10.16mm TD-BEF
Die set C .429" x .400", 10.89mm x 10.16mm TD-C
Die set G .278" x .400", 7.06mm x 10.16mm TD-G
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Die set K .476" x .400", 12.09mm x 10.16mm TD-K

Tool crimp, long-handled Pressmaster WT-3
Wire stripping gauge, ProAx Triax TRIAX-GAUGE
Black Empty 2 RU panel for TCM kits
(mounting kits and connectors sold separately) TRP-2-BK
Gray Empty 2 RU panel for TCM kits
(mounting kits and connectors sold separately) TRP-2-G
Black Empty 1 RU panel for 10 connectors - requires connectors and yoke kit,
sold separately TRP-1-BK
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Gray Empty 1 RU panel for 10 connectors - requires connectors and yoke kit,
sold separately TRP-1-G
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Universal Triax adapter, adapts male to male, male to female, US to global, UTA-1
requires male/female parts
Universal Triax adapter, includes all triax (male and female) formats, with case UTA-1-KIT

Other product options are available. Call a distributor for more information. To locate a distributor, visit ADC.com/partners.

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ADC Global Triax Connectors

ProAx™ Triaxial Camera Connectors

-5

-10

-15

-20
Return Loss (dB)

-25

-30

-35

-40

-45

-50

-55 8 mm Connector
11 mm Connector
-60
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
0
-5
-20 -15 -10

Brand X .375

Brand X .475
Return Loss dB
-35 -30 -25

Brand X .520

ADC .520
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-55 -50 -45 -40

ADC .475
Good
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7 397 786 1128 1517 1870 2244 2633 2925

Frequency (MHz)
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Specifications
Electrical performance specifications of ProAx™ triaxial camera connectors are based on a male
ProAx™ Triaxial Camera Connectors

and female connector mated together.

Rated Bandwidth: 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz

Return Loss: Better than -20 1 GHz/-15 to 2 GHz
Characteristic Impedance: 75 Ω nominal
Insertion Loss: Better than 0.8 dB loss 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 1500 Volts AC
Life Cycles: 1000 cycles minimum per MIL-PFR-39012

MECHANICAL
Life Cycles: 1000 cycles minimum per MIL-PFR-39012
Cable Retention: 100 lb. Per MIL-STD-1344A Method 2010.1

MATERIALS
Body Materials: Brass per ASTM B16, CDA Alloy 360 with electroless nickel
plating per QQ-N-290
Inner Bodies: Brass per ASTM B16, CDA Alloy 360 with 50 millionths inch gold plating
Latching Spring: Stainless Steel 460 SE heat treated and Electro-Polished
Spring Center Conductors: Beryllium Copper with 50 millionths inch Gold per MIL-G-45204 Type 1
Crush RIngs: 303 Stainless
Machined Center Conductors: Brass per ASTM B16 CDA Alloy 360 with 50 millionths inch Gold per
MIL-G-45204 Type 1
Ground Clip: Beryllium Copper with electroless nickel plating per QQ-N-290
and Gold per MIL-G-45204 Type 1
Insulators: Ultem®, Teflon™
O-Rings: Ethylene Propylene

ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature
Operating: -40°C to 65°C
Storage: -55°C to 85°C
Thermal Shock: Per MIL-STD-202, Method 107
Humidity
Operating: 0% to 95%, non-condensing
Storage: 0% to 95%, non-condensing
Salt Spray: Per MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test Condition B
Moisture Resistance: Per MIL-STD-202, Method 106
Sand and Dust Resistance: Per MIL-STD-202, Method 101
Flammability: UL 94-VO Rated
Crush Resistance: Per MIL-STD-1344A, Method 2008.1
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0'-1"

0'-0 1/2"

1.26"
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.476"
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B
A

Universal Triax Adapter

UTA-1 Die Set Dimensions

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 3.47" 3.47"

.630" .630"
.075" .075"
2.739" 1.862" 2.408" 1.162"

TCP-XXX
USA ProAx Triax

GTCJ-XXX
Global ProAx Triax

.44" X .25" SLOT

.835"
(4)
TYP (19) SPACES

3.00" 2.848" 3.47"

SPEC SHEET

.234"

.344" 18.312"

19.00"

TRP-2
ProAx™ Rack Mount System

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improving our products, ADC reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. At any time, you
may verify product specifications by contacting our headquarters office in Minneapolis. ADC Telecommunications,
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