PRELIMINARY TRAINING MATERIALS THORKOM I II High

PRELIMINARY TRAINING MATERIALS THORKOM I / II High Performance Plastic Connectors July 2009 Interconnect

Interconnect Industrial 5015 Connectors ¤ Introduction ¤ THORKOM I - Product Features / Unique Selling Proposition - Connector Styles / Part Number System - Competitors ¤ THORKOM II - Product Features / Unique Selling Proposition - Connector Styles / Part Number System - Competitors ¤ Specials / Custom ¤ Cable Assemblies ¤ Market Segments ¤ Call to Action 2

Interconnect Thorkom I Introduction Cooper Interconnect’s Thorkom series of high performance plastic circular connectors are designed to offer easy and reliable mating under harsh conditions. Thorkom connectors and assemblies are ideal for industrial, medical and monitoring applications where a sealed, safe connection are demanded. Thorkom II has the added benefit of being IP 68 rated for waterproof applications. 3

Interconnect Thorkom™ I connectors and assemblies have over 50 years of proven reliability in applications all over the world. The simple push-to-lock and squeeze-to-unlock design provides a sure connection, all in one easy to use, cost effective, interconnect solution. It’s ideal for any application where reliability and cost are important. 4

Interconnect Product Features – Thorkom I Whether they are used on a single-use disposable medical cable or a piece of industrial electronic equipment that will see hundreds of mating cycles, the Thorkom I series can withstand the toughest environments. ¤ Receptacles are autoclaveable using an optional high-temperature, thermoplastic material. ¤ Receptacles are available in flange mount, bulkhead, straight and rightangle PC board mount. ¤ Flexible mating systems: - V-Lok mating - pull to unmate. - P-Lok mating - squeeze to unmate. ¤ Durable interconnect/disconnect – 1000 cycles min. ¤ Low cost ¤ UL approved. 5

Interconnect Unique Selling Proposition Thorkom I is a low cost, all plastic connector series with an intuitive locking system which has 50 years of real world reliability. ¤ Proprietary P-Lok and V-Lok locking mechanism ¤ Made from high strength, impact resistant thermoplastics ¤ Available in 8 different colors for coding ¤ Easy to assemble 6

Interconnect Connector Styles Thorkom I components include many convenient configurations, such as the following options: • 7, 12 and 24 position • 5 different backshell options • Straight and right angle PC board mount receptacles • Inline cable plugs and receptacles • Square flange and bulkhead panel mount receptacles. 7

Part number system Interconnect TNP 07 - 1 COLOR 1 TBR 07 - 1 COLOR 1 - P TNP – Thorkom I Plug (Cable mount only) TBR, TKR – Thorkom I Inline Receptacle TNR – Thorkom I SQ. flange Receptacle TRR – Thorkom I Angled PC Receptacle 07 – 7 contacts 12 – 12 contacts 24 – 24 contacts Locking styles (Receptacles only) P – P-Lock – Squeeze to unlock V – V-Lock – Pull to unlock For plugs - Select a backshell. For receptacle – Select a lock type Select pin or socket contacts as required * Unless stated, contacts should be ordered separately 8

Interconnect Competitors The competition doesn’t stand a chance against Thorkom I THORKOM I Hypertronics D 01 Series limitations: • The connector body is over three times more expensive • Are larger, over 70 percent longer body • Have no environmental seal or protection • Have more parts, which means longer assembly times LEMO Redel Plastic 1 P Series limitations: • The connector body is over 12 times more expensive • Are longer mated construction • Require potting for waterproof protection • Are not heat resistant (non-autoclavable) • Offer 50 percent less mating cycles • Have stamped contacts Tyco’s Miniature CPC Series limitations: • Are complicated construction with several piece parts • Are only available with stamped contacts • Offer 50 percent less mating cycles • Are not heat resistant (non-autoclavable) • Are larger, bulky construction, nearly two times bigger 9

Interconnect Cooper Interconnect’s New Thorkom™ II IP 68 rated waterproof connectors are the latest in a long history of high-quality interconnect products. The simple twist-lock and dual O-ring design provide a solid waterproof connection for any environment where uninterrupted reliability and cost are important. Q. What is IP 68? A. IP is an industry standard for Ingress Protection. The first number ‘ 6’ represents protection from dust and particles, 6 being the highest. The second number ‘ 8’ represents protection against liquid/water, 9 being the highest. 10

Interconnect Product Features – Thorkom II Whether the application is a marine fish finder or electronic equipment on an oil well, Thorkom II connectors and assemblies will keep the connection secure. ¤ Sealed for IP 68 waterproof applications ¤ High-temperature stable ¤ Twist locking system with positive detent feedback ¤ Enhanced safety feature prevents accidental unmating ¤ Low cost ¤ Easy to assemble ¤ UV stable 11

Interconnect Unique Selling Proposition Thorkom II is a low cost, IP 68 rated, high performance connector series which can’t be surpassed in price for performance ¤ IP 68 performance tested and passed beyond competition’s results ¤ Twist lock has an added safety feature to prevent accidental unmating ¤ Available with field installable backshells and eliminates the need for potting in the field 12

Interconnect Connector Styles Thorkom II components include many convenient configurations, such as the following options: • 7 or 24 position • PC board mount receptacles • Inline cable plugs and receptacles • Field installable and potting backshells • Bulkhead and square flange panel mount receptacles. • Made from UV stable high temp materials 13

Interconnect Part number system T 2 P 07 A T 2 R 07 SQ PC T 2 P – Thorkom II Plug (Cable mount only) T 2 R – Thorkom II Receptacle 07 – 7 contacts 24 – 24 contacts A – Potting Shell style backshell B – Field installable backshell OR JN – Jam nut panel mount receptacle SQ – Square flange panel mount receptacle PC – Loaded with straight PC dip contacts * Unless stated, contacts should be ordered separately 14

Interconnect Competitors The competition doesn’t stand a chance against Thorkom II THORKOM II Con. Xall/Switchcraft Minicon Series limitations: • Are IP 67 rated, not fully submersible • Require potting for waterproof protection • Offer 66 percent less mating cycles • Are non-heat resistant (non-autoclavable) Bulgin Buccaneer Series limitations: • Are bulky, larger and longer construction • Not heat resistant (non-autoclavable) • Offer 50 percent less mating cycles • Performance is questionable under extremes Tyco’s Miniature CPC Series limitations: • Are IP 67 rated, not fully submersible • Have complicated construction with several piece parts • Offer 50 percent less mating cycles • Are not heat resistant (non-autoclavable) • Are larger, bulky construction 15

Interconnect Thorkom I vs. Thorkom II 7, 12 and 24 7 & 24 Snap/Squeeze (V-LOK/P-LOK) Twist Yes Splash proof Waterproof (IP 68 rated) Approvals UL None, UL pending Ro. HS Yes Number of backshells 5 + overmolds 2 + overmolds Socket contact types Machined & Stamped Machined Autoclaveable/ Sterilizable Yes, receptacles only Yes, upon request 8 different Black Cable mount options Yes Panel mount options Yes, Square flange & retainer ring Yes, Square flange and Jam nut PCB mount options Yes, Right Angle & Straight Yes, Straight PC mount Each item separate One part number + contacts Number of positions: Locking type: Positive detent feature Environmental protection Colors Part ordering 16

Interconnect Good to Know § Thorkom II uses the same screw machine contacts as Thorkom I. § All PCB mount connectors come with contacts pre-loaded, so the customer does not have to buy them separately. – Thorkom II § The same crimp and insertion tools can use for Thorkom I and II. § Thorkom II offers a potting shell and field installable backshells for both sizes, 7 & 24. § When ordering a cable mounted part, the backshell / potting shell comes with the connector as a complete item. – Thorkom II § Contacts are rated for high power at 5 Amps. § Thorkom II connectors are capable of greater than 1000 mating cycles with no loss of performance. § Most parts are available with optional Polysulfone, a high temperature material able to withstand the sterilization process in the medical field. § Enhanced safety feature prevents accidental unmating. 17

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Interconnect ¤ Custom indexing/clocking ¤ Custom configurations Specials / Custom ¤ Mixed orientation (Hermaphroditic) ¤ Color coding ¤ Initial grounding pin 19

Interconnect Cable Assemblies Design Features ¤ ¤ Reduces costs—no additional labor required Factory prewired—ready to install No special tools required Better appearance and environmental protection ¤ Standard overmolds in stock or a custom version can be made to the customer’s requirements ¤ Low cost manufacturing base ¤ ISO-9000 & AS-9100 approved facility • Molding • Stamping • Contact crimping • Wire/Cable cutting & stripping • Marking • Testing • Bonding • Welding 20

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Sales Tools Interconnect Launch Package Cooper provides excellent marketing communication tools to help deliver the message of outstanding value • Cooper Thorkom CD Catalog • Introductory Sales Memo • Six square summary (Internal) • Opportunity-at-a-Glance (External) • Sample packs – Due August 30 th Agents/Reps/Distributors - Contact Trish Du. Bois for catalogs. CI Sales teams may order directly through Lettergraphics 23

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Interconnect Call to Action The competition doesn’t stand a chance against Thorkom. If your customers mention names like Tyco/Amp, Bulgin, Switchcraft, Conxall, Amphenol Barracuda, JAE, Deutsch, Hypertronics, Redel or any other sealed plastic connector manufacturer, feel confident that Cooper has the best solution !!! 26

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