Product Model
231-637
Selling Points
- 1Designed for nominal voltage up to 320 V and rated surge voltage up to 4 kV.
- 2Suitable for solid conductors (28-12 AWG) and fine-stranded conductors with insulated or uninsulated ferrules.
- 3Features a cage clamp termination for secure and efficient PCB mounting.
- 4Made from high-quality materials including polyamide insulation and chrome nickel spring steel clamping springs.
- 5Meets IEC/EN 60664-1, UL 1059, and CSA standards for reliable performance in various applications.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Safety information | TheMCS – MULTI CONNECTION SYSTEMincludes connectors without breaking capacity in accordance with DIN EN 61984. When used as intended, these connectors must not be connected/disconnected when live or under load.When used as intended, these connectors must not be connected/disconnected when live or under load. The circuit design should ensure header pins, which can be touched, are not live when unmated. | Variants: | Other pole numbers |
Clamping units | 7 | Total number of potentials | 7 |
Number of connection types | 1 | Number of levels | 1 |
Pin spacing | 5.08?mm?/ 0.2?inches | Width | 38.76?mm?/ 1.526?inches |
Height | 14.3?mm?/ 0.563?inches | Depth | 27.5?mm?/ 1.083?inches |
Variable coding | Yes | Anti-rotation protection | Yes |
Contact type (pluggable connector) | Male connector/plug | Connector (connection type) | for conductor |
Mismating protection | No | Plugging without loss of pin spacing | No |
Locking of plug-in connection | none | Note (material data) | Information on material specifications can be found here |
Color | orange | Material group | I |
Insulation material (main housing) | Polyamide (PA66) | Flammability class per UL94 | V0 |
Clamping spring material | Chrome-nickel spring steel (CrNi) | Contact material | Electrolytic copper (ECu) |
Contact plating | Tin | Fire load | 0.183MJ |
Weight | 11g | Limit temperature range | -60 … +100?°C |
Processing temperature | -35 … +60?°C | Product Group | 3 (Multi Conn. System) |
eCl@ss 10.0 | 27-44-03-09 | eCl@ss 9.0 | 27-44-03-09 |
ETIM 9.0 | EC002638 | ETIM 8.0 | EC002638 |
ECCN | NO US CLASSIFICATION | PU (SPU) | 50?pcs |
Packaging type | box | Country of origin | DE |
GTIN | 4044918260237 | Customs tariff number | 8536694040 |
RoHS Compliance Status | Compliant,No Exemption | Ratings per | IEC/EN 60664-1 |
Rated voltage (III / 3) | 320V | Rated impulse voltage (III / 3) | 4kV |
Rated voltage (III/2) | 320V | Rated surge voltage (III/2) | 4kV |
Nominal voltage (II/2) | 630V | Rated surge voltage (II/2) | 4kV |
Rated current | 12A | Legend (ratings) | (III / 2) ? Overvoltage category III / Pollution degree 2 |
Approvals per | CSA | Rated voltage UL (Use Group B) | 300V |
Rated current UL (Use Group B) | 15A | Rated voltage UL (Use Group D) | 300V |
Rated current UL (Use Group D) | 10A | Rated voltage (UL 1977) | 600V |
Rated current UL 1977 | 15A | Rated voltage CSA (Use Group B) | 300V |
Rated current CSA (Use Group B) | 15A | Rated voltage CSA (Use Group D) | 300V |
Rated current CSA (Use Group D) | 10A | Connection technology | CAGE CLAMP? |
Actuation type | Operating tool | Actuation direction 1 | Operation parallel to conductor entry |
Actuation direction 2 | Operation perpendicular to conductor entry | Solid conductor | 0.08 … 2.5?mm2?/ 28 … 12?AWG |
Fine-stranded conductor | 0.08 … 2.5?mm2?/ 28 … 12?AWG | Fine-stranded conductor; with insulated ferrule | 0.25 … 1.5?mm2 |
Fine-stranded conductor; with uninsulated ferrule | 0.25 … 2.5?mm2 | Strip length | 8 … 9?mm?/ 0.31 … 0.35?inches |
Number of poles | 7 | Conductor entry direction to mating direction | 0° |
Test specification <br/>Railway applications – <br/>Rolling stock – <br/>Electronic equipment | DIN EN 50155 (VDE 0115-200):2022-06 | Test procedure <br/>Railway applications – <br/>Rolling stock equipment – <br/>Shock and vibration tests | DIN EN 61373 (VDE 0115-0106):2011-04 |
Spectrum/Installation location | Service life test, Category?1, Class?A/B | Function test with noise-like vibration | Test passed according to Section 8 of the standard |
Frequency | f1= 5 Hz to f2= 150 Hz | Acceleration | 5g (highest test level used for all axes) |
Test duration per axis | 5 h | Test directions | X, Y and Z axes |
Monitoring for contact faults/interruptions | Passed | Voltage drop measurement before and after each axis | Passed |
Simulated service life test through increased levels of noise-like vibration | Test passed according to Section 9 of the standard | Extended test scope: Monitoring for contact faults/interruptions | Passed |
Extended test scope: Voltage drop measurement before and after each axis | Passed | Shock test | Test passed according to Section 10 of the standard |
Shock form | Half sine | Shock duration | 30 ms |
Number of shocks per axis | 3 pos. und 3 neg. | Vibration and shock stress for rolling stock equipment | Passed |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice