Push-Pull Connector for Unmanned Ground Vehicles 2026: CBTW3FN-SMSM04-D520 and CBZG3FN-SFSM04-R000 for Rugged UGV Control Enclosures for German Customers

The CBTW3FN-SMSM04-D520 and CBZG3FN-SFSM04-R000 form a 3F push-pull connector for unmanned ground vehicles — a waterproof TWN plug mated to a hermetic ZGN socket, carrying 4 pins of high-precision GPS telemetry and serial sensor metrics from rugged UGV and marine drone pods to the mission processor, with gold-plated contacts and 2-16 pin shell flexibility. Every specification in this guide is backed by the unmanned vehicle interconnect engineering of Spring Technology.

Pain point: Wiring the control enclosure of a tactical unmanned ground vehicle or marine surveying drone pod — where high-precision GPS telemetry and serial sensor metrics must reach the primary mission processor board through dust, vibration, spray and shock?

Core answer: For German customers, Spring Technology supplied a 3F push-pull connector for unmanned ground vehicles: the CBTW3FN-SMSM04-D520 plug and the CBZG3FN-SFSM04-R000 socket. Built into tactical unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) or marine surveying drone pods, the 4-pin interface is perfect for transferring high-precision GPS telemetry or serial sensor metrics back to a primary mission processor board.

This UGV connector pair combines the TWN waterproof plug family and the ZGN hermetic socket family on the 3F shell, a rugged platform used across military, marine and field equipment.

• Latching Mechanism: Push-pull self-latching system (anti-vibration & shockproof)
• Recommended Hardware: Spring Technology Circular Connector
• Key Metric: 4-pin GPS telemetry / serial sensor link; waterproof TWN plug + hermetic ZGN socket

UGVs and marine pods carry their electronics through the harshest field conditions. The design highlights below are why this push-pull connector for unmanned ground vehicles is specified for control enclosures:

• High-precision GPS telemetry — the 4-pin interface transfers high-precision GPS telemetry back to the primary mission processor board.
• Serial sensor metrics — serial sensor metrics from the vehicle’s sensors stay clean and reliable across the link.
• Waterproof TWN plug — the plug side is built on the waterproof TWN family for exposed cable connections.
• Hermetic ZGN socket — the socket side uses a hermetic seal, protecting the enclosure interior from dust and moisture.
• Rugged 3F shell — the 3F platform (2-16 pins) is sized for tactical and marine field equipment.
• Gold-plated contacts — stable signal paths for precise telemetry under vibration and shock.

The 3F shell size is part of Spring Technology’s waterproof and hermetic connector families, trusted across unmanned systems, marine equipment and field instruments. The plug and socket in this order share the same 3F platform.

• Plugs: TWN waterproof plugs (this order), with elbow and bend-relief options.
• Sockets: ZGN hermetic sockets (this order) and related sealing variants.
• Pin counts: 2 to 16 pins on the 3F shell, solder termination.
• Keying: key N standard, with additional key options for segregation.

• Custom pin allocations and part numbers (such as the CBTW3FN-SMSM04-D520 / CBZG3FN-SFSM04-R000 pair) matched to each vehicle’s telemetry plan.
• Hermetic and waterproof sealing verification for field environments.
• Pre-wired assemblies for UGV and marine pod enclosures.
• Key orientation selection to keep telemetry and power circuits segregated.

From tactical UGVs to marine surveying pods, mission processors depend on clean telemetry. This push-pull connector for unmanned ground vehicles carries that data link.

Built into tactical UGV control enclosures, the 4-pin pair transfers GPS telemetry and serial sensor metrics to the mission processor through dust and vibration.

In marine surveying drone pods, the hermetic socket keeps moisture out while the link delivers precise sensor data to the processor board.

High-precision GPS telemetry and serial sensor metrics flow through the 4-pin interface with the signal integrity field missions demand.

This 3F connector delivery for German customers shows how Spring Technology serves rugged unmanned systems — from the waterproof CBTW3FN-SMSM04-D520 plug to the hermetic CBZG3FN-SFSM04-R000 socket, every detail was aligned with the customer’s UGV and marine pod requirements. Spring Technology also provides professional customization services for both push-pull connectors and cable assemblies, offering tailored solutions to meet your specific technical requirements.

For more information about our 103F series connectors or to discuss your requirements, contact us at [email protected] or [email protected], or visit our website.

Building a UGV or marine pod? Send us your telemetry and enclosure requirements — our engineering team will respond with a tailored push-pull connector proposal for your unmanned ground vehicles within 24 hours.

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