UPT Series | 26482 Style Industrial Connector

The Amphenol UPT Series is a 26482 style industrial connector platform designed to provide rugged, lightweight connectivity for industrial machinery and equipment. Combining durable plastic shell construction with secure coupling options, environmental sealing, and stamped and formed crimp contacts, UPT supports dependable power and signal connections in applications where weight, serviceability, and cost are important design considerations.

Inspired by familiar 26482 Series I circular connector architecture, the UPT family offers a practical alternative for industrial applications that do not require a full metal-shell or Mil-Spec equivalent solution. The expanded UPT portfolio supports a broader range of configurations while maintaining the rugged construction and straightforward installation expected in demanding industrial environments.

Table of Contents

• 26482 Style Industrial Connector – UPT Series Overview
• Rugged, Lightweight Circular Connector Design
• Fast and Secure Coupling Options
• Power, Signal and Hybrid Connectivity
• Typical UPT Applications
• Selecting a UPT Connector
• Engineering and Product Support

26482 Style Industrial Connector – UPT Series Overview

UPT provides engineers with a rugged circular interconnect platform for equipment operating outside controlled environments. The combination of a lightweight plastic shell, metal coupling components, crimp contacts, and sealed construction makes the series well suited for industrial systems exposed to vibration, handling, moisture, contaminants, and repeated maintenance.

As a 26482 style industrial connector, UPT combines a familiar circular interface with features intended for efficient production assembly and field servicing. Multiple shell styles and contact arrangements help designers configure the connector around equipment packaging, cable routing, circuit count, and electrical requirements.

Rugged, Lightweight Circular Connector Design

Industrial machinery often requires connectors that can withstand demanding operating conditions without adding unnecessary weight or complexity. UPT uses rugged plastic shell construction to provide a lightweight and corrosion-resistant alternative to heavier metal-shell circular connectors where full metal construction is not required.

The series incorporates stamped and formed crimp contacts for efficient termination and production assembly. Available wall mount, jam nut, and straight plug configurations provide flexibility for panel-mounted equipment, cable assemblies, machine controls, and other industrial system layouts.

Fast and Secure Coupling Options

The expanded UPT Series features bayonet coupling configurations designed to provide secure connections while simplifying installation and service. The expanded UPT portfolio offers bayonet coupling designs for fast, reliable mating and unmating.

This expanded architecture allows engineers to select a 26482 style industrial connector configuration based on the mechanical requirements of the application while maintaining the lightweight and rugged characteristics of the UPT platform.

Power, Signal and Hybrid Connectivity

UPT supports power, signal, and hybrid connectivity requirements across industrial equipment platforms. Multiple contact arrangements allow the connector family to address applications ranging from machine controls and instrumentation to motors, auxiliary circuits, electrification systems, and equipment monitoring.

Environmental sealing helps protect the interface from moisture and contaminants when properly mated and installed. Depending on configuration, UPT offers IP67 protection in the mated condition, making the series suitable for equipment that may encounter dust, water, outdoor exposure, or industrial contaminants during operation.

Typical UPT Applications

The UPT Series is designed for a broad range of industrial and commercial equipment where rugged circular connectivity, compact packaging, and serviceability are required. Typical applications include:

• Heavy equipment and off-highway machinery
• Factory automation and robotics
• Industrial machinery and machine building
• Material handling equipment
• Motors and motor-driven equipment
• HVAC systems and building equipment
• Commercial and industrial lighting
• Instrumentation and communication equipment
• EV, HEV, and battery management system applications
• Industrial electrification and control systems

For machinery builders and equipment OEMs, a 26482 style industrial connector can provide a practical balance of mechanical durability, electrical performance, installation flexibility, and overall connector weight. UPT is especially useful where equipment must support repeated service or replacement without relying on permanent wiring connections.

Selecting a UPT Connector

Connector selection should consider more than circuit count alone. Engineers should evaluate voltage and current requirements, wire size, power versus signal requirements, mounting style, cable routing, operating temperature, environmental exposure, sealing requirements, and expected mating cycles.

Because UPT includes multiple configurations within the broader family, electrical and mechanical specifications can vary by connector arrangement. Review the applicable product documentation and drawings to confirm performance requirements for the selected configuration.

The result is a versatile 26482 style industrial connector family that can support industrial machinery, heavy equipment, factory automation, and other demanding applications without requiring the weight and construction of a traditional full metal-shell connector.

Engineering and Product Support

Amphenol Industrial can help determine the appropriate UPT configuration based on circuit requirements, wire size, mounting style, environmental conditions, and application needs. Use the Parts Search to explore available products or contact Amphenol Industrial for application and product selection support.

UPT Series Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Amphenol UPT Series?

The Amphenol UPT Series is a rugged, lightweight industrial circular connector family designed for power and signal connections in demanding applications. The series combines plastic shell construction, metal coupling components, crimp contacts, environmental sealing, and multiple mounting and coupling configurations.

What applications are UPT connectors designed for?

UPT connectors are designed for applications including industrial machinery, factory automation, heavy equipment, material handling equipment, robotics, HVAC systems, motors, instrumentation, lighting, communication equipment, and EV, HEV, and battery management systems.

What coupling options are available for UPT connectors?

The UPT Series utilizes bayonet coupling mechanisms designed for fast, secure connections. Coupling designs may vary by configuration.

Are UPT connectors environmentally sealed?

Yes. Applicable UPT configurations provide IP67 protection when mated, helping protect the connector interface against moisture and contaminants in demanding industrial environments.

Does the UPT Series support both power and signal connections?

Yes. The UPT Series supports power, signal, and hybrid arrangements, allowing the connector family to address a range of electrical requirements in industrial machinery and equipment.

What are the key benefits of UPT industrial connectors?

UPT connectors combine lightweight plastic shell construction, corrosion resistance, rugged performance, environmental sealing, fast coupling options, and crimp contacts. The series is designed to provide a cost-effective and serviceable connectivity solution for industrial equipment operating in demanding environments.