Phoenix Contact UKH 240 BU

Selling Points

  • 1High-current terminal block with 415A current and 1000V voltage for demanding applications.
  • 2Robust screw connection ensures reliable and secure conductor connections.
  • 3Insulated with PA material, rated for UL 94 V0 flammability and 130°C insulation temperature index.
  • 4Meets fire protection standards for rail vehicles (DIN EN 45545-2) and passes various safety tests.
  • 5Compact design with dimensions: 36mm width, 100mm height, and 123.6mm depth for easy installation.
Product Details
UKH 240 BU
Phoenix Contact

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Product type
High current terminal block
Number of positions
1
Number of connections
2
Number of rows
1
Potentials
1
Article revision
10
Overvoltage category
III
Degree of pollution
3
Rated surge voltage
8 kV
Maximum power dissipation for nominal condition
13.78 W
Number of connections per level
2
Nominal cross section
240 mm²
Screw thread
M10
Note
Screws with hexagonal socket
Tightening torque
25 ... 30 Nm
Stripping length
40 mm
Internal cylindrical gage
B15
Connection in acc. with standard
IEC 60947-7-1
Conductor cross section rigid
70 mm² ... 240 mm²
Cross section AWG
3/0 ... 350 kcmil (converted acc. to IEC)
Conductor cross section flexible
70 mm² ... 240 mm²
Conductor cross section, flexible [AWG]
3/0 ... 350 kcmil (converted acc. to IEC)
Conductor cross-section flexible (ferrule without plastic sleeve)
70 mm² ... 185 mm²
Flexible conductor cross section (ferrule with plastic sleeve)
70 mm² ... 185 mm²
Cross-section with insertion bridge, rigid
240 mm²
Cross-section with insertion bridge, flexible
185 mm²
2 conductors with same cross section, solid
35 mm² ... 95 mm²
2 conductors with same cross section, flexible
50 mm² ... 95 mm²
2 conductors with same cross section, flexible, with ferrule without plastic sleeve
35 mm² ... 50 mm²
Nominal current
415 A
Maximum load current
415 A (with 240 mm² conductor cross section)
Nominal voltage
1000 V
Note
Note: Product releases, connection cross sections and notes on connecting aluminum cables can be found in the download area.
Nominal cross section
240 mm²
Identification
 II 2 GD  Ex eb IIC Gb
Operating temperature range
-60 °C ... 110 °C
Ex-certified accessories
1201947 VDE-ISS 8 1201659 E/AL-NS 32 1201662 E/AL-NS 35
List of bridges
Insertion bridge / EB 2-36/UKH / 0201401 Insertion bridge / EB 3-36/UKH / 0201414
Bridge data
270 A / 240 mm²
Ex temperature increase
40 K (389 A/240 mm²)
Rated voltage
1100 V
at bridging with insertion bridge
690 V
Rated insulation voltage
1000 V
output
(Permanent)
Rated current
350 A
Maximum load current
350 A
Contact resistance
0.03 mΩ
Stripping length
40 mm
Torque range
25 Nm ... 30 Nm
Nominal cross section
240 mm²
Rated cross section AWG
500 kcmil
Connection capacity rigid
70 mm² ... 240 mm²
Connection capacity AWG
2/0 ... 500 kcmil
Connection capacity flexible
70 mm² ... 240 mm²
Connection capacity AWG
2/0 ... 500 kcmil
2 conductors with same cross section, solid
35 mm² ... 95 mm²
2 conductors with the same cross-section AWG rigid
2 ... 3/0
2 conductors with same cross section, stranded
50 mm² ... 95 mm²
2 conductors with the same cross-section AWG flexible
1/0 ... 3/0
Width
36 mm
Height
100 mm
Depth
123.6 mm
Depth on NS 32
129 mm
Depth on NS 35/15
131.5 mm
Color
blue (RAL 5015)
Flammability rating according to UL 94
V0
Insulating material group
I
Insulating material
PA
Static insulating material application in cold
-60 °C
Relative insulation material temperature index (Elec., UL 746 B)
130 °C
Fire protection for rail vehicles (DIN EN 45545-2) R22
HL 1 - HL 3
Fire protection for rail vehicles (DIN EN 45545-2) R23
HL 1 - HL 3
Fire protection for rail vehicles (DIN EN 45545-2) R24
HL 1 - HL 3
Fire protection for rail vehicles (DIN EN 45545-2) R26
HL 1 - HL 3
Surface flammability NFPA 130 (ASTM E 162)
passed
Specific optical density of smoke NFPA 130 (ASTM E 662)
passed
Smoke gas toxicity NFPA 130 (SMP 800C)
passed
Result
Test passed
Short-time withstand current 240 mm²
28.8 kA
Result
Test passed
Test voltage setpoint
2.2 kV
Result
Test passed
Open side panel
No
Result
Test passed
DIN rail/fixing support
NS 32/NS 35
Result
Test passed
Rotation speed
10 (+/- 2) rpm
Revolutions
135
Conductor cross section/weight
70 mm²/10.4 kg 240 mm²/20.0 kg
Result
Test passed
Time of exposure
30 s
Result
Test passed
Specification
DIN EN 50155 (VDE 0115-200):2022-06
Spectrum
Service life test category 2, bogie-mounted
Frequency
f
ASD level
6.12 (m/s²)²/Hz
Acceleration
3.12g
Test duration per axis
5 h
Test directions
X-, Y- and Z-axis
Result
Test passed
Specification
DIN EN 50155 (VDE 0115-200):2022-06
Pulse shape
Half-sine
Acceleration
5g
Shock duration
30 ms
Number of shocks per direction
3
Test directions
X-, Y- and Z-axis (pos. and neg.)
Result
Test passed
Ambient temperature (operation)
-60 °C ... 110 °C (Operating temperature range incl. self-heating; for max. short-term operating temperature, see RTI Elec.)
Ambient temperature (storage/transport)
-25 °C ... 60 °C (for a short time, no longer than 24 h, -60°C to +70°C)
Ambient temperature (assembly)
-5 °C ... 70 °C
Ambient temperature (actuation)
-5 °C ... 70 °C
Permissible humidity (operation)
20 % ... 90 %
Permissible humidity (storage/transport)
30 % ... 70 %
Connection in acc. with standard
IEC 60947-7-1
Mounting type
NS 35/15 NS 32

Specifications may be subject to change without notice