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Cable Configuration
Cable 
Configuration
Cable Configuration
The cable for the Deutsch connector shall be:
• 16 GXL max 18 TXL min for Communication and Control wires
• 12 GXL for Power Supply wires
• 12 GXL or 14 SXL for V-Ignition wires
The cable for the 3-Way Metri-Pack connector 
should be: 
• 10 SXL for Power Supply wires to Electric Clutch Actuator 
The cable for the 8-Way Metri-Pack connector shall be: 
• 18 GXL max 18 TXL min. for Communication and control wires to Electric Clutch Actuator 
• 18 GXL for V-Ignition wires 
Note: These s
izes ensure proper connector sealing and current carrying capacity. 
• Splices must be ultrasonically welded per 
IPC/WHMA-A-620 and encapsulated and sealed to meet SAE-J1455. 
• Convoluted Conduit shall have
 a service temperature of at least 257° F (125° C).
• Braided Loom shall have a service temperature of at least 280° F 
(138° C). Coverage: A minimum of 10 / maximum of 
12 picks per inch. TWISTED CABLES
• 2 Cables = 10 Twists / 25.4 cm • 3 Cables = 8 Twists / 25.4 cm • (16 and 18 Gage Cable Only)
SAE Wire
Size
 mm
2
SAE Wire
Size No.
Nominal Outside Diameter (mm) Nominal Outside Diameter (in.)
TXL GXL SXL TXL GXL SXL
0.8 18 1.98 2.39 2.72 0.08 0.09 0.11
1 16 2.24 2.59 3.05 0.09 0.10 0.12
2 14 2.62 2.97 3.58 0.10 0.12 0.14
3 12 3.25 3.63 4.14 0.13 0.14 0.16
5 10 3.96 4.45 4.95 0.16 0.18 0.20
Cable Connector (Deutsch) - DRC26-38S01-P017
Seal Range 
(m
m) (in)
/ Contact Size Description Cable 
Diameter 
Min (mm
2
)
Cable 
Dia
meter 
Max (mm
2
)
TXL GXL SXL
1.02 - 2.41 
0.095 
/0.040 - 20 Signal 1.02 2.41 16 6 NR
3.40 - 4.95 
0.1
95 
/0.134 - 12 Power 3.40 4.95 NR 12 NR
3.40 - 4.95 
0.1
95 
/0.134 - 12 Ignition 3.40 4.95 NR 12 14