{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"ga-bulkhead-connector","name":"Bulkhead connector","kind":"object","abbreviation":"GA","aliases":["panel feedthrough connector","Bulkhead connector CAD","Bulkhead connector general arrangement","Bulkhead connector panel layout"],"category":"connections-wiring","drawingTypes":["GA","Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"A bulkhead connector provides a separable electrical or communication interface at a panel surface.","description":["A bulkhead connector provides a separable electrical or communication interface at a panel surface.","Reserve front and rear connector bodies, locking hardware and cable bends. The GA locates the physical item; the associated schematic or equipment schedule records its electrical interfaces.","The preview is independent educational geometry and is not a manufacturer outline, fabrication drawing or verified standard graphic. Obtain the applicable model drawing from the cited official source before making a dimensional layout."],"readingNotes":["Reserve front and rear connector bodies, locking hardware and cable bends.","A connector face outline does not describe pin assignment or electrical capability."],"drawingChecklist":["Confirm the exact equipment identity, drawing revision and installation orientation.","Reserve front and rear connector bodies, locking hardware and cable bends.","Cross-reference the terminals, cable routes and service tasks with the equipment schedule."],"distinction":"A connector face outline does not describe pin assignment or electrical capability.","facts":[{"label":"Record type","value":"Generic equipment / layout object"},{"label":"Drawing role","value":"Physical location and interface coordination"},{"label":"Dimensions","value":"Not specified here; use the selected manufacturer drawing"},{"label":"Artwork","value":"Original conceptual envelope; unitless and not to scale"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-object-ad-drawings","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}],"related":["terminal-strip","control-cabinet"],"artwork":"edu-object-ga-bulkhead-connector","publishedOn":"2026-10-13","updatedOn":"2026-10-13","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/objects/ga-bulkhead-connector","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/ga-bulkhead-connector.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-object-ad-drawings","title":"Official product-line CAD drawing index","publisher":"AutomationDirect","url":"https://support.automationdirect.com/docs/drawings.html","type":"cad-reference","scope":"Manufacturer/supplier index identifies the named product lines. Only product identity and links are used; archives, drawings and vendor copyright material are not reproduced.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}]}