The TE Connectivity 2-179960-2 is a 6-circuit single-row header from the Dynamic D-5200 series, designed for board-to-cable/wire power interconnects in industrial and general-purpose equipment. The 10.16 mm pitch is wide enough to handle the 30 A per circuit rating — each tab contact carries bus-level current, not signal-level. The four-wall shrouded housing with detent lock protects the mating interface and prevents accidental unmating under vibration. Board locks on the through-hole solder tails hold the header in place during wave solder and resist shear forces from cable strain.
Ratings and what they mean for the fit
30 A per circuit is the headline rating — each power blade is sized for the main DC rail or 480 VAC industrial bus, not a signal line. The 630 V rating gives headroom above standard 480 VAC three-phase systems. Gold plating on the mating side at 15.0 µin supports repeated mating cycles in field-service applications; the tin-plated solder tails are standard for wave-solder wetting. The -55°C to 105°C operating range covers industrial cabinet and outdoor telecom enclosure environments. UL94 V-0 housing meets the flame rating required for equipment inside an enclosure.
Mating and termination
This header mates with the matching Dynamic D-5200 receptacle housing (sold separately) that accepts the tab contacts. The detent lock provides audible feedback on full mate. Termination is through-hole solder — the 0.150" post length suits standard 1.6 mm PCBs. The IP20 rating means the mated pair is finger-safe but not sealed; this connector belongs inside a cabinet or enclosure, not in a washdown or outdoor location.
Sourcing and lifecycle
The 2-179960-2 carries an Active lifecycle status from TE Connectivity — no end-of-life notice, no last-time-buy window. It is RoHS compliant. No official second-source or cross-reference on record — the Dynamic D-5200 series is TE proprietary.