Sensor Breakpoints
Compact sealed disconnects for pressure, temperature, proximity, and position sensors.
Deutsch DTM connectors for compact signal circuits
Select DTM04 and DTM06 housings, size-20 contacts, WM-series wedgelocks, cavity plugs, boots, and pin numbering for sealed low-current harness breakpoints.
Size-20 contacts2 to 12 cavitiesCompact sealed signal connectorSame Deutsch service model
Why Deutsch DTM connectors exist
Deutsch DTM is the smaller sibling to DT. It keeps the same field-serviceable sealed connector architecture, but moves to size-20 contacts and a smaller shell for circuits that do not need DT's size-16 current headroom.
Use DTM where the harness needs a rugged disconnect for sensors, CAN, low-current controls, encoder leads, switch loops, and tight equipment cavities. The connector still needs the complete stack: receptacle, plug, pin contacts, socket contacts, wedgelocks, and sealing plugs for unused positions.
DTM04 housings are receptacles and take pin contacts. DTM06 housings are plugs and take socket contacts. The required secondary locks use WM-series part numbers such as WM-2P, WM-4S, WM-8P, and WM-12S.
Deutsch DTM uses the same serviceable Deutsch stack: matched receptacle and plug housings, crimped contacts, rear wire seals, cavity plugs for unused positions, and a secondary wedgelock that blocks contacts from backing out.
Terminology: DTM04 is the receptacle housing for pin contacts, DTM06 is the plug housing for socket contacts, and P/S in the housing part number indicates the accepted contact side.
Why teams choose DTM
DTM is the compact sealed connector for low-current harness work: smaller than DT, still serviceable, and common enough for sensor-heavy builds.
Compact
Use the Deutsch sealed architecture where a DT shell would waste space.
Field-fixable
Contacts remain removable, so signal circuits can be serviced without cutting the harness apart.
Family-scaled
Use DTM beside DT and DTP when the same machine has signal, mid-current, and power branches.
Where DTM earns its place
CAN and Signal Runs
Low-current controls and communications where sealed service access matters more than ampacity.
Tight Equipment Cavities
A smaller shell than DT when packaging space is the limiting constraint.
Is DTM right, or do you want another Deutsch size?
Same locking system and seals, three contact sizes. Pick by current and wire gauge. They do not intermate with each other.
DTM
Sensors, signal, tight space
Size 20
7.5 A
- Wire
- 18-24 AWG
- Positions
- 2-12
DT
Mid-current: injectors, coils, relays
Size 16
13 A
- Wire
- 20-14 AWG
- Positions
- 2-12
DTP
Power: pumps, fans, motors
Size 12
25 A
- Wire
- 12-16 AWG
- Positions
- 2, 4 standard
| Series | Contact | Current | Wire | Positions | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTM | Size 20 | 7.5 A | 18-24 AWG | 2-12 | Sensors, signal, tight space |
| DT | Size 16 | 13 A | 20-14 AWG | 2-12 | Mid-current: injectors, coils, relays |
| DTP | Size 12 | 25 A | 12-16 AWG | 2, 4 standard | Power: pumps, fans, motors |
For signal-level circuits and tight spaces, DTM drops to size-20 contacts. Step up to DT for size-16 mid-current work, and DTP for pumps, fans, motors, or other higher-current branches.
DTM vs DT vs DTP
Same 4-position receptacle class. Current, contact size, and wire range are the real selection criteria.
DTM
Compact signal circuits
Size 20
7.5 A
Wire 18-24 AWG
Contact Size 20
Body Compact
DT
Mid-current harness work
Size 16
13 A
Wire 20-14 AWG
Contact Size 16
Body Mid-size
DTP
Higher-current power runs
Size 12
25 A
Wire 12-16 AWG
Contact Size 12
Body Largest
The DTM limits that matter
Use DTM for sealed size-20 circuits up to 7.5 A. Current depends on the selected contact and wire; the smaller shell is for signal density, not extra ampacity.
Electrical
- Current, size 20
- Up to 7.5 A
- Wire range
- 18-24 AWG by contact
- Loaded shell
- Use contact limit
- Voltage
- 250 V
- Dielectric
- 1500 VAC / 1 min
Mechanical
- Mating cycles
- 100
- Contact size
- Size 20
- Wedgelocks
- WM series
- Positions
- 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12
Environmental
- Sealing, mated
- IP68 baseline
- Temp range
- -55 to 125 °C
- Resistance
- UV, fluids, ozone
- Flammability
- UL94 V-0
Materials
- Housing / wedge
- Thermoplastic
- Seal
- Silicone
- Contacts
- Copper alloy
- Gold option
- Available
Reference data comes from manufacturer housing models and Deutsch family catalog data; verify final ratings against the exact selected contact and housing.
Keying and cavity layout
Pick the position count first: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12 cavities. DTM keeps the Deutsch layout logic but packages it around size-20 contacts.
Use the selected DTM04/DTM06 part and connector-side view when assigning circuits; wire side and mating face are mirrored.
DTM insert arrangements
Common DTM receptacle housings. Position count changes both housing size and cavity layout.
2-Way
DTM04-2P
3-Way
DTM04-3P
4-Way
DTM04-4P6-Way
DTM04-6P
8-Way
DTM04-08PA
12-Way
DTM04-12PA
For cavity numbering and circuit pinout, verify the molded numbers and connector-side view on the exact selected housing.
Keying stops cross-mating
On 8- and 12-way DTM, A through D keying is built into the housing body. On smaller DTM layouts, match the selected housing and WM wedgelock for the exact connector side.
A GrayB BlackC GreenD Brown
DTM connector stack
What completes a DTM connection
A DTM connection is a matched DTM04 receptacle and DTM06 plug, size-20 pin and socket contacts, WM-series wedgelocks, rear wire seals, and cavity plugs for unused positions.
Treat it as the compact signal branch of the Deutsch family. It saves package space, but the selected contact and wire still set the current limit.
Stamped vs solid contacts
Stamped and formed
- Construction
- Rolled / open barrel
- Wire range
- By selected size-20 contact
- Best for
- High-volume signal circuits
Relative costLower
Solid (machined)
- Construction
- Machined / closed barrel
- Wire range
- By selected size-20 contact
- Best for
- Service and vibration margin
Relative costHigher
For quoting, choose the contact construction the BOM calls for. DTM current and wire fit are controlled by the exact size-20 contact, not by the housing alone.
Wire: gauge, type, and seal fit
DTM is a size-20 contact system, so the conductor gauge is only half the decision. The rear seal also has to grip the insulation outside diameter.
Use thin-wall automotive wire when packaging is tight, and verify the selected seal or plug against the actual wire OD before treating the connector as sealed.
Wire OD seal fit
- Contact family
- Size 20
- Wire range
- 18-24 AWG by contact
- Seal check
- Match insulation OD
- Unused cavities
- Use DTM sealing plugs
Final seal choice comes from the exact DTM housing, contact, wire insulation OD, and cavity-plug selection. Gauge alone does not prove the connector will seal.
What drives cost
Typical cost moves with contact construction, cavity count, and series. DTM can be lower-cost per circuit when the current requirement fits size-20 contacts.
Contact
Stamped and formedLower
Solid (machined)Higher
Shell
Fewer cavitiesLower
More cavitiesHigher
Series
DTMSignal
DTMid
DTPPower
Stock and sourcing
We quote common DTM parts against live supplier availability and keep the selected contact, wedgelock, seal, and cavity-plug stack together. Use DTM when the circuit is genuinely signal-level; otherwise step up to DT.
Assembly, and the mistakes to avoid
- !Do not up-rate the circuit just because the shell is sealed. Size-20 DTM contacts are for low-current work.
- !Seat every contact before installing the WM wedgelock. If the wedgelock will not seat, a contact is not home.
- !Plug unused cavities with the correct sealing plug so the connector does not become a leak path.
- !Do not mix DTM with DT or DTP mates. The families look related but do not intermate.
Common questions
What is Deutsch DTM used for?+
Deutsch DTM is the compact size-20 member of the Deutsch sealed connector family. Use it for sensors, CAN, low-current controls, and signal circuits where DT takes too much space.
How much current can Deutsch DTM carry?+
DTM contacts are commonly treated as up to 7.5 A, but the safe current depends on the exact contact, wire gauge, insulation, temperature, and how the harness is bundled.
Does DTM mate with Deutsch DT or DTP?+
No. DTM, DT, and DTP share the same sealed connector concept but use different shell sizes and contact sizes. DTM does not physically mate with DT or DTP.
What contacts does DTM use?+
DTM uses size-20 contacts. Common catalog pin examples include 0460-202-2031 and 1060-20-0144; matching socket examples include 0462-201-2031 and 1062-20-0144.
What is the difference between DTM04 and DTM06?+
DTM04 is the receptacle housing and accepts pin contacts. DTM06 is the plug housing and accepts socket contacts. Both sides need the matching WM-series wedgelock.
Do unused DTM cavities need plugs?+
Yes. Any unused DTM cavity needs a sealing plug, otherwise the connector has an open leak path and the sealed rating no longer applies.
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