Source for 7 pin DIN bulkhead connectors

[jnsgardner]

I've looked all over the Net and Googled 'till I'm blue and couldn't find a source for 7 pin DIN male/female bulkhead connectors preferably with a weather protective cap on the female side so I can so I can mount my Autocom connections in a more permanent fashion rather than just letting the cables dangle. I don't mind putting a hole or two in the tupperware to give the STeed a high tech aerospace look.

I'm sure I'm not the only one looking for this type of solution to the dangling cord problem.

John

 

[crazykz]

I know this has come up before. I can't remember where but I believe they found it. I have confidence that someone will help you out with it.

Curt

 

[clmixon]

John,

I posted your question to Autocom America, hopefully we will both have an answer soon.

chris

 

[clmixon]

Right after I posted I found this from Tom with Autocom UK so I can guess what the answer is goning to be

"Autocom used to make chassis mount headset connectors but stopped doing so back in 1994 when we realised they were potentially dangerous, as in some accident conditions we discovered that the headset lead would not disconnect and as such could contribute and/or lead to severe whiplash and/or perhaps even drag someone down the road with the bike, hopefully not tumbling at the time!

I know our headset leads also have a secondary point of disconnection but even so in some conditions it was considered and proven to be beneficial not to have anything that latched or may not disconnect easily in the event of an accident.

In our view, agreed by our insurers, it was agreed that free end connectors that are not fixed to the bike will more likely pull out, at any angle, in an accident or even if you forget to unplug when leaving the bike, whereas there are serious safety concerns with any type of fixed connectors, including chassis types are not suitable for headset use on bikes.

In short, you should think safety first and avoid doing anything that may contribute to an accident and/or injury.

That is of course a company view and what you choose an as individual is your choice, but please think about this before any regrets

Some people and/or companies may not have the benefit of our extensive research and experience, so I hope this information is of some benefit to those interested

Regards


Autocom-UK-Tom"

So probably not,

Chris

 

[Blrfl]

Dunno if it's still in development or if they just dropped it: https://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=68069&postcount=15

--Mark

 

[Chips Ahoy]

I'm not familiar with the Autocom connectors but one of these 7 pin DIN chassis mounts may work. It looks like the 8 pin connector with the center pin removed would also work.

 

[STeve1300]

Thank you...nice find!

 

[BC Rider]

another potential source:

http://www.alliedelec.com/catalog/pf.asp?FN=197.pdf

if you find a part you like in the Catalog, jot down the part number and then go back to the main site at www.alliedelec.com, and type the catalog number in the box, hit search.

You can also get this stuff at mouser.com or digikey.com.

 

[stuey]

As it happens, this question has also been asked recently on another forum I frequent, and this was one of the responses

http://www.starcom1.com/bulkheadfitting.htm

Its not the best picture I know, so if there is anyone on here with Starcom experience, namely the type of connectors they use, that would be a great help.

Stu

 

[clmixon]

John,

I posted your question to Autocom America, hopefully we will both have an answer soon.

chris

OK, Here is the answer form the US distributor for Autocom

"
I am sorry for the delay in our response. We currently have no bulkhead type fittings for our systems and I am unsure if one is under development at this time, I believe however they are not.

Sincerely,​

​

TopGear Accessories, LTD​

888-851-4327 ​

518-449-8876 - FAX "

Chris
​

 

[jgilmore]

As it happens, this question has also been asked recently on another forum I frequent, and this was one of the responses

http://www.starcom1.com/bulkheadfitting.htm

Its not the best picture I know, so if there is anyone on here with Starcom experience, namely the type of connectors they use, that would be a great help.

Stu

I have a Starcom Advance with a bulkhead fitting. I have it mounted on the left side right below the locked glovebox, perfect spot (where the OEM heated grip controller goes, I use Symtecs).

Here are the pinouts from another post:

https://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155&d=1103582836

I don't know if that is the same as Autocom or not. But the connectors are something you can buy, so you should be able to mate a Starcom end to an Autocom, both units only have speakers and a mic on the helmet end.

Baehr also makes a bulkhead connector (at least they did when I was looking at them). No idea what they use though.

-John