DB15-to-bare-wire and panel-mount assemblies are usually integrated into a machine rather than used as simple patch cords. That makes wire preparation, panel orientation, mounting hardware, labels, and branch dimensions part of the product specification.
Define the DB15 end completely
State whether the 15-position connector is two-row or high-density three-row, then specify contact gender, screw-lock hardware, backshell, and cable exit. Do not write only ‘DB15 male’ on the drawing.
If the connector is panel mounted, add the panel side, orientation, and mounting method.
Specify the bare-wire end as a manufactured termination
Define strip length, tinning or ferrule requirements if applicable, conductor identification, branch length, and whether unused conductors should be cut back or insulated. These details affect installation time at the customer’s factory.
For multi-conductor cables, wire numbers or color IDs should match the wiring table.
Panel cutout and orientation
A panel-mounted connector needs a defined cutout, mounting-hole pattern, and orientation. Confirm whether the connector is installed from the front or rear and where the mating side faces.
Also check access for jackscrews or latches. A correct cutout can still be difficult to service if adjacent hardware blocks the mating screws.
Pinout and wire identification must agree
Map every DB15 contact to the corresponding wire ID or terminal destination. Mark NC positions explicitly. If the cable includes a shield or drain, show its termination separately.
This wiring table should be the same reference used for continuity inspection.
Approve the mechanical drawing before production
For a custom harness, the drawing should show finished length, branch lengths, strip dimensions, label locations, connector orientation, and any mounting bracket. A sample can then confirm fit before volume production.
This is especially valuable when another contract manufacturer installs the assembly, because the cable arrives ready for a defined work instruction.
Final check before you approve the specification
- DB15 type/gender
- Panel or free-hanging
- Bare-wire prep
- Wire IDs
- Cutout/orientation
- Pin-to-wire map
Related decisions to resolve
Use the panel-mount D-Sub cable to confirm the first related decision, then review the custom D-Sub cable quote before you freeze the order.
Match the assembly to your installation
BespokeCable publishes custom options across its D-Sub range, including application-specific lengths, pinouts, labeling, and mechanical configurations on relevant products. For your project, provide the routing dimensions, cable exit, shielding requirement, and mounting details so we can review those options against the actual installation rather than selecting them generically.
Turn your checks into an RFQ
Send BespokeCable your equipment models, connector details for both ends, approved pinout or verified sample, finished dimensions, shielding and mechanical requirements, quantity, and sample-approval criteria. You can then review a defined assembly instead of relying on a generic D-Sub description.
