Defining a Connector

You can add electrical behavior to a standard 3D Shape to define a connector. Connector provides an electrical interface between two electrical physical systems, an item of equipment and an electrical physical system, or between conductors. Connector have one or more connection points.

Before you begin: Create a mechanical product containing a standard 3D Shape.
Related Topics
About Electrical Devices
Connectable Devices Reference Table

  1. Double-click the 3D shape representation or a About Electrical Devices in the specification tree.

    The workbench switches to Electrical Part Design.

  2. Click Connector or select Insert > Device Behavior > Connector...

    The standard 3D shape is automatically detected.

    The Connector Definition dialog box opens:



  3. Select the desired connector type in the Type list:



    The different types available are:

    • Single Insert Connector: male or female connector
    • Splice: connector used to secure segments from different geometrical segments or used between wires belonging to the same segment
    • Stud: connector used to secure segments
    • Terminal Strip: connector with electrical termination strips
    • Terminal Block: connector used to secure segments, each segment conductorbeing connected to a termination
    • Multi Insert Connector: connector mounting more than one single insert connector

  4. Enter an identifier in the Name box, for example Connector_M.

  5. Enter the Number of Cavities you want to add.

    Cavities are placed using an axis system whose origin is located at the origin of the standard 3D shape.

    If need be, you can edit the cavities to reposition them.

  6. Click OK to validate.

    The selected part is now an electrical connector.