SEETRONICS MK5F2C

Product overview

The SEETRONICS MK5F2C is a 5-pin XLR female chassis socket of the M series with a D-shape zinc alloy die-cast shell, pearl chrome plating and silver plated contacts, for audio and lighting control equipment panels.

Its D-shape metal shell follows the industry standard D-type installation dimensions, so it fits standard panel cut-outs, and it can be mounted from the front or the rear of the panel with M3 screws tightened clockwise to 0.5 Nm. The short axial size saves space and weight behind the panel.

Key features

• 5-pin XLR female chassis socket with zinc alloy die-cast shell, pearl chrome plating and silver plated contacts
• D-shape metal shell with industry standard D-type installation dimensions for installation compatibility
• Mountable from the front or rear of the panel
• Short axial size, space saving and lightweight
• 7.5 A per contact, contact resistance 5 mΩ or less
• UL 94-V0 flame-retardant insert, IP40, -30 °C to +80 °C

Installation

Install the socket on the front or rear of the panel and tighten the M3 screws with 0.5 Nm torque in a clockwise direction. The product drawing and panel cut-out size are in the official data sheet.

In the box

• 1 x MK5F2C XLR female chassis socket (no accessories)

SEETRONICS MK5F2C: frequently asked questions

Can it be mounted from behind the panel?

Yes, it mounts from the front or the rear of the panel, with M3 screws at 0.5 Nm.

Does it fit standard D-type cut-outs?

Yes, the D-shape metal shell follows the industry standard D-type installation dimensions.

Where can I buy the SEETRONICS MK5F2C in India?

The SEETRONICS MK5F2C is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Equipment front panels

Building lighting control and audio equipment with XLR female panel connections.

Connections

Setup

1. Cut the panel to the size in the data sheet.
2. Fit the socket from the front or rear.
3. Tighten the M3 screws clockwise to 0.5 Nm.
4. Solder the wiring to the rear terminals.

Tip: D-type dimensions fit standard cut-outs.

Workflow 2: Stage boxes and wall plates

Installers fitting XLR panels in venues and studios.

Connections

Setup

1. Plan the panel layout.
2. Mount each socket.
3. Solder and label each channel.
4. Test every line.

Tip: Short axial size saves depth behind the panel.

Workflow 3: Patch panels

Building rack patch panels.

Connections

Setup

1. Punch D-type cut-outs in the panel.
2. Mount the sockets.
3. Wire to the rear.
4. Label the channels.

Tip: Mount from the front or rear as the panel allows.

Workflow 4: Equipment repair

Replacing a worn panel socket.

Connections

Setup

1. Note the wiring of the old socket.
2. Remove the old socket.
3. Fit and solder the new socket.
4. Tighten the screws to 0.5 Nm.

Tip: Rated for more than 1000 mating cycles.

Workflow 5: Custom enclosures

Making DI boxes, splitters and interfaces.

Connections

Setup

1. Drill the cut-out.
2. Mount the socket.
3. Wire the circuit.
4. Close and test.

Tip: IP40, -30 °C to +80 °C.

Workflow 6: Lighting and audio panels

Panels for control and audio lines.

Connections

Setup

1. Plan the layout.
2. Mount from front or rear.
3. Solder the terminals.
4. Test each line.

Tip: Silver plated contacts.