12-Position Terminal Block Plug for Control Wiring
The 1-284510-2: This is a 12-position, single-level plug from the TE Buchanan series, using a screw rising-cage clamp termination. The 3.50 mm pitch matches standard terminal block headers on industrial control panels and PLC I/O modules. Rated 11 A at 300 V UL, it handles signal-level loads and moderate power circuits in factory automation, HVAC, and process control equipment.
Wiring and Termination — Torque and Strip Length
Wire entry is 180° straight into the plug, which keeps the cable routing aligned with the connector axis — useful when the plug is inserted into a fixed header on a panel or DIN rail.
Mating and Mounting — Flange Secures the Connection
This plug includes a mating flange, so it bolts to the matching header rather than relying only on friction. In a vibration environment — near a motor drive or on a moving machine arm — the flange prevents the plug from backing out. Mounting type is free hanging (in-line), meaning the plug is not panel-mounted — it mates to a PCB or panel-mount header.