BS EN 4165-021 is a standard that covers coupling system keyway for plug, enabling the prevention of mismating of connectors in aerospace applications.
BS EN 4165-021 defines the coupling system keyway for plug used in the family of rectangular electrical connectors.
The connector plugs corresponding to coupling system keyways in BS EN 4165-021 are defined in EN 4165-006, EN 4165-007, EN 4165-008, EN 4165-009 and EN 4165-010.
BS EN 4165-021 on coupling system keyway for plug applies to:
Keyway connections are made comprised of slots cut into one part of the coupling and a key on the other. The keying mechanism provides different position keying capabilities. These positions are given different coding pins which are identified by different colours.
BS EN 4165-021 provides users guidance on required characteristics for coupling system keyway for plug, including dimensions, design, and positions for standard key, purple key, yellow key, green key, blue key, orange key and white key, enabling users to adopt standardized positions to accurately identify and classify in keyway connections.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 4165-021, users can develop and assess coupling system keyway for plug, ensuring stable operability, thermal resistance and performance in high-temperature aerospace applications.
EN 4165-021:2007