soldering ms connector

[js412000]

I am getting ready to solder up my fanuc servo motor encoders with dms3106a20-s9sw connectors.

Do I need to take the individual pins out of the connector to solder them?

I am concerned about heat damaging the blue plastic insulator.

I popped the snap ring out of one unit, and it came right apart, but- with 17 pins each it is going to be a lot of work!

[Al_The_Man]

Thats the hard way.
It is usually no problem soldering in place.
One tip, start at the 'bottom centre' first, othewise starting at the A position blocks succeeding pins.
I usually slip a short piece of heat shrink on first that will cover the pin afterward.
Al.

[js412000]

thanks for the help. I will have to pick up some more heat shrink tubing.