| Part Number: | ULO | - | DBH385B | - | 25 | M | 2 | AS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation: |
Code Prefix |
Housing DBH385 - Straight hood with size-specific bolt and washer codes |
Positions 09 - 9 positions; DBH385, A, B, C and D |
Material M - Zinc-alloy metal housing |
Packing 1 - Mixed packing |
Configuration Tail L - DBH385 with 09, 15 or 37 positions: long bolts |
The DBH385 family consists of zinc-alloy metal hoods with nickel plating. Select the housing model, D-sub size and cable-entry arrangement before choosing its hardware options. Connector size denotes the mating shell format; electrical contacts are not specified as part of these hood configurations.
| Model | Cable exit | Position formats | Selection features |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBH385 | Straight | 9, 15, 25, 37 | Size-specific bolts; washer options on 25-position version |
| DBH385A | 90° side exit | Side outlet with selectable SR openings | |
| DBH385B | 45° | SR option; Type A/B support options on 15, 25 and 37 | |
| DBH385C | 180° straight | ||
| DBH385D | 45° | Compact outlet and size-specific fastening hardware | |
| DBH385E | 180° straight | 37 detailed configuration; 9, 15 and 25 also listed without individual dimensions or order codes | Two-piece housing with locators and cable support |
The common material code is M for zinc-alloy metal. Packing code 1 is mixed packing and 2 is separate packing. Bolt length, washers and cable-support options vary by model and position format.
| Positions | Interface width | Connector mounting centres | Bolt selection | Additional option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 30.80mm | 24.99mm | L long, 44mm; S short, 13.7mm | Two small washers |
| 15 | 39.14mm | 33.32mm | L long, 44mm | No washer option specified |
| 25 | 53.04mm | 47.04mm | Washer code 1 metal; 2 Plastic-1 locking; 3 Plastic-2 screw type | |
| 37 | 69.32mm | 63.50mm | No washer option specified |
| Positions | Housing parts | Fasteners | Other listed components |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 metal halves | 2 selected long or short bolts; 2 M3 screws; 2 M3 nuts | 2 small washers |
| 15, 37 | 2 long bolts; 2 M3 screws; 2 M3 nuts | None additionally specified | |
| 25 | 2 long bolts; 2 nuts; 2 screw-1; 2 screw-2 | 2 selected washers and 1 SR component |
The connector-retaining bolts use 4-40 UNC threads. Washer variants for the 25-position hood are alternatives. The detailed hardware dimensions are illustrated with their corresponding parts.

| Positions | Body width | Width including outlet | Interface width | Mounting centres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 47mm | 56.1mm | 31.80mm | 24.95mm |
| 15 | Dimensions unspecified here | |||
| 25 | 70.40mm | 79.40mm | 54.07mm | 47.04mm |
| 37 | 86.40mm | 95.4mm | 70.07mm | 63.50mm |
The 9, 25 and 37-position outlines show 44mm body height, a 32mm internal reference and 16mm thickness. SR opening choices are Ø4mm, Ø5mm, Ø7mm and Ø9mm.
| Positions | Upper / lower metal hood | Long bolts | M3 screws / nuts | SR selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, 25 | 1 each | 2, 4-40 UNC | 3 / 3 | Four opening choices |
| 15 | Hardware quantities unspecified here | |||
| 37 | 1 each | 2, 4-40 UNC | 4 / 4 | Four opening choices |

DBH385B provides a 45° cable exit; DBH385C provides a straight 180° exit. Both use S for the with-SR option and X for the without-SR option. The 15, 25 and 37-position sizes additionally specify Type A or Type B support.
| Positions | Interface width | Mounting centres | Housing thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 31.60mm | 24.99mm | 15.20mm |
| 15 | 40mm | 33.32mm | |
| 25 | 53.70mm | 47.04mm | |
| 37 | 70.20mm | 63.50mm |
| Positions | Support type | Opening with SR | Opening range without SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Single support form | Ø6.5mm | Ø3–9.5mm |
| 15 | A | ||
| B | Ø9mm | Ø8.5–12.5mm | |
| 25 | A | Ø8mm | Ø3–8.5mm |
| B | Ø9mm | Ø8.5–12.5mm | |
| 37 | A | Ø3–12mm | |
| B | Ø11.5mm | Ø12–15mm |
| Assembly component | DBH385B | DBH385C |
|---|---|---|
| Metal hood halves | 1 upper and 1 lower zinc-alloy half | |
| M3 screws | 3 for 9, 15 and 25 positions; 4 for 37 | 4 for each position format |
| Washer | 1 | |
| SR / strain-relief components | 1 each in the illustrated with-SR assembly | |
| Connector-retaining bolts | 2, 4-40 UNC | |
| Latch-1 / latch-2 | 1 each | |
| Cable reduction plates | 2 for Type A assemblies in 15, 25 and 37-position formats; not listed for Type B | |


| Positions | Overall width | Cable opening | Thickness | Connector-retaining bolts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 34.86mm | Ø4mm | 15mm | 1 |
| 15 | 39.50mm | Ø5mm | 2 | |
| 25 | 53.50mm | Ø6.20mm | ||
| 37 | 69.80mm | Ø9mm |
Each DBH385D assembly lists two M3 housing screws, one upper metal hood and one lower metal hood. Connector-retaining bolts use 4-40 UNC threads. The 9-position drawing has a 12.49mm lateral reference; mounting-centre references for the 15, 25 and 37-position formats are 33.32mm, 47.04mm and 63.50mm.

The detailed DBH385E configuration is the 37-position hood, with a 70.40mm interface width and 63.50mm connector mounting centres. Its cable-support detail shows a 12mm outside reference and Ø8mm bore.
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Metal hood-1 | 1 |
| Metal hood-2 | |
| Locators | 2 |
| SR | 1 |
| M3 screws | 4 |
| Washer | 1 |
