Terminal Block for Board-Level Power Distribution
The rising cage clamp mechanism secures wire from 12 AWG down to 30 AWG, with an M3 screw torqued to 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In) for a gas-tight connection. Rated 17.5 A at 300 V, this single-level block suits board-level power distribution in industrial control panels, HVAC equipment, and power supplies where a compact, side-entry footprint is needed.
Wiring and Termination Specs
Wire termination uses a rising cage clamp — the screw lifts a nickel-plated brass clamp plate that presses the conductor against the tin-plated brass current bar. The 12-30 AWG range covers solid and stranded wire; the 0.79 Nm torque spec prevents over-torque damage to the polyamide (PA66) housing.
The 5.00 mm pitch matches standard 0.197-inch terminal spacing for PCB layouts. With 3 positions per level and a single level, the block occupies a 15 mm-wide footprint plus the side-entry wire clearance. Through-hole mounting pins anchor the block; the interlocking side feature allows ganging multiple blocks side-by-side without losing pitch alignment.