Product Model
773-168
Selling Points
- 1Efficient Wiring: Connect up to eight conductors in one connector, saving up to 50% in wiring time compared to twist-type connectors.
- 2Transparent Housing: Easy-to-check transparent housing ensures complete conductor insertion, enhancing reliability and safety.
- 3Compact Design: Uses 30% less space than the 273 Series, ideal for compact applications.
- 4High Voltage Compatibility: Suitable for conductors up to 12/10 AWG (4/6 mm²), making it versatile for various electrical applications.
- 5Reliable and Safe: Proven reliability and safety record, with a transparent housing that allows immediate visual inspection of conductor connections.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Safety management note | NOTICE: Observe installation and safety instructions!Only to be used by electricians!Do not work under voltage/load!Use only for proper use!Observe national regulations/standards/guidelines!Observe technical specifications for the products!Observe the number of permissible potentials!Do not use damaged/dirty components!Observe conductor types, cross-sections and strip lengths!Insert conductor until it hits the product‘s backstop!Use original accessories!To be sold only with installation instructions! | Safety information | in grounded power lines |
Width | 24?mm?/ 0.945?inches | Height | 13.1?mm?/ 0.516?inches |
Depth | 19.5?mm?/ 0.768?inches | Note (material data) | Information on material specifications can be found here |
Color | transparent | Cover color | dark gray |
Material group | IIIa | Insulation material (main housing) | Polycarbonate (PC) |
Clamping spring material | Chrome-nickel spring steel (CrNi) | Contact material | Electrolytic copper (ECu) |
Contact plating | Tin | Ambient temperature (operation) | +60 °C |
Continuous operating temperature | 105?°C | ETIM 9.0 | EC000446 |
ETIM 8.0 | EC000446 | ECCN | NO US CLASSIFICATION |
PU (SPU) | 6?(1)?pcs | RoHS Compliance Status | Compliant,No Exemption |
Connection technology | PUSH WIRE? | Actuation type | Push-in |
Connectable conductor materials | Copper | Connectable conductor materials (note) | Terminating Aluminum Conductors (not for use in North America)WAGO Spring-Clamp Terminal Blocks are also suitable for solid aluminum conductors up to 4 mm2/12 AWG if WAGO “Alu-Plus” Contact Paste249-130is used for termination.“Alu-Plus” Contact Paste Advantages:Automatically destroys the oxide film during clamping.Prevents fresh oxidation at the clamping point.Prevents electrolytic corrosion between aluminum and copper conductors (in the same terminal block).Provides long-term protection against corrosion.For spring pressure connections with PUSH WIRE?connection technology,WAGO recommends that the aluminum conductor first be cleanedand then immediately inserted into the clamping unit filled with “Alu-Plus” contact paste.It is also possible to apply WAGO “Alu-Plus”additionallyon the whole surface of the aluminum conductor before termination.Please note that the nominal currents must be adapted to the reduced conductivity of the aluminum conductors::2.5 mm2 = 16 A4 mm2 = 22 A |
Solid conductor | 0.75 … 2.5?mm2?/ 18 … 12?AWG | Stranded conductor | 1.5 … 2.5?mm2?/ 16 … 12?AWG |
Strip length | 12?mm?/ 0.47?inches | Wiring direction | Side-entry wiring |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice