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DTP Technical Information

Specifications, terminology, and contact-service instructions for Deutsch DTP connectors.

DTP series specifications

Series Number of positions Wire range Maximum amps per contact Contact size
DTP 2 and 4 14–12 AWG 25 A 12

Kit types

Kit typeDescription
Full / mated kitPlug and receptacle with contacts and wedgelocks
Plug kitPlug connector with socket contacts and wedgelock
Receptacle kitReceptacle connector with pin contacts and wedgelock
Flanged kit*Plug and flanged receptacle with contacts and wedgelocks
Flanged receptacle*Flanged receptacle with contacts and wedgelock

*Flanged DTP kits are offered in 4-way configurations only.

Terminal type

TypeDescription
SolidMachined contacts intended for an 8-way indent crimp tool

Terminal plating

PlatingDescription
GoldGold-plated steel contacts for improved performance in extreme conditions
NickelNickel-plated steel contacts

Housing color

ColorDescription
GrayStandard keyway orientation for DT, DTM, and DTP

Contact insertion, removal, and wedgelock reference

Choose the connector side to view the relevant illustrated instructions.

Plug housing Socket terminals · 8 illustrated steps
Plug housing socket terminals: step 1

Contact insertion

Step 1

Grasp the crimped contact approximately one inch behind the contact barrel.

Plug housing socket terminals: step 2

Contact insertion

Step 2

Hold the connector with the rear grommet facing you.

Plug housing socket terminals: step 3

Contact insertion

Step 3

Push the contact straight through the grommet until it clicks into place. Gently tug the wire to confirm that it is locked.

Plug housing socket terminals: step 4

Contact insertion

Step 4

After all contacts are seated, insert the orange wedgelock until it snaps into place.

Plug housing socket terminals: step 5

Contact removal

Step 5

Use a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry the orange wedgelock straight out.

Plug housing socket terminals: step 6

Contact removal

Step 6

Gently pull the wire backward while using a small screwdriver to move the locking finger away from the contact.

Plug housing socket terminals: step 7

Contact removal

Step 7

Hold the rear seal in place while withdrawing the contact so the seal is not displaced.

Plug housing socket terminals: step 8

Wedgelock reference

Step 8

After reassembly, confirm that the wedgelock is fully seated as shown.

Receptacle housing Pin terminals · 8 illustrated steps
Receptacle housing pin terminals: step 1

Contact insertion

Step 1

Grasp the crimped contact approximately one inch behind the contact barrel.

Receptacle housing pin terminals: step 2

Contact insertion

Step 2

Hold the connector with the rear grommet facing you.

Receptacle housing pin terminals: step 3

Contact insertion

Step 3

Push the contact straight through the grommet until it clicks into place. Gently tug the wire to confirm that it is locked.

Receptacle housing pin terminals: step 4

Contact insertion

Step 4

After all contacts are seated, insert the orange wedgelock until it snaps into place.

Receptacle housing pin terminals: step 5

Contact removal

Step 5

Use a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry the orange wedgelock straight out.

Receptacle housing pin terminals: step 6

Contact removal

Step 6

Gently pull the wire backward while using a small screwdriver to move the locking finger away from the contact.

Receptacle housing pin terminals: step 7

Contact removal

Step 7

Hold the rear seal in place while withdrawing the contact so the seal is not displaced.

Receptacle housing pin terminals: step 8

Wedgelock reference

Step 8

After reassembly, confirm that the wedgelock is fully seated as shown.