Museum of the Broadcast Television Camera

Marconi MkVIII Television Camera PSU to CCU cable

Marconi MkVIII Television Camera PSU to CCU cable

The MkVIII CCU to PSU cable was interchangeable with the Marconi MkVII camera, except that the MkVII cable sheaf was of heavier construction.

 

Connectors:-
The MkVIII series of cameras used "MRAC" connectors made by Pye, Electro-Methods and others. These featured crimped & removable gold plated pins to military standards. There were a large number of options, pin layouts, sizes, shells.

 

In the picture you can see the 50 way version with the index slot on the plug.