Technical Overview

3-position, 500V/32A feed-through terminal for DIN rail mount. Supports 24-12 AWG with screw connection. Operates -60°C to 85°C ambient.

Key Features

Can be bridged in the terminal center, even with neighboring feed-through terminal blocks aligned.
Easy connection of different types of conductors with different cross sections.
Two independent conductor connections can be used on the control cabinet side.
Universal foot for mounting on NS 35.. or NS 32... DIN rails.
Shock protection guaranteed, only with closed clamping unit.
Rated for 500 V nominal voltage and 32 A nominal current.
Accommodates wire gauges from 24 AWG to 12 AWG.
Wide operating ambient temperature range from -60 °C to +85 °C.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Product Type	Multi-conductor terminal block
Number of Connections	3
Number of Levels	1
Nominal Voltage	500 V
Nominal Current	32 A (with 4 mm² conductor cross section)
Rated Cross Section	4 mm²
Wire Gauge Min (AWG)	24 AWG
Wire Gauge Max (AWG)	12 AWG
Conductor Cross Section Rigid	0.2 mm² - 4 mm²
Conductor Cross Section Flexible	0.2 mm² - 4 mm²
Connection Method	Screw connection
Color	Gray
Housing Material	Polyamide (PA)
Flammability Rating	UL 94 V-2
Mounting Style	DIN Rail (NS 35/7,5, NS 35/15, NS 32)
Rated Surge Voltage	6 kV
Degree of Pollution	3
Overvoltage Category	III
Insulating Material Group	I
Minimum Ambient Operating Temperature	-60 °C
Maximum Ambient Operating Temperature	+85 °C
Stripping Length	8 mm
Tightening Torque	0.6 ... 0.8 Nm
Physical Weight (kg)	0.01
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	5.05 x 0.62 x 3.8

Industrial Applications

1. Industrial Control Panels for Machine Automation

The Phoenix Contact UK 5-TWIN is ideal for establishing organized and reliable power distribution and signal connections within industrial control panels. Its 500V/32A rating and screw connection method are suitable for robust industrial control circuits, accommodating various components like sensors and actuators.

Problem Solved

Provides a secure and easily maintainable method for connecting multiple conductors, facilitating potential branching and reducing wiring complexity within confined control cabinet spaces. The screw connection ensures robust contact in vibration-prone environments.

Control cabinet wiringPower distributionSignal routingMachine automationPanel buildingScrew terminalDIN rail mounting

2. HVAC/R Systems Wiring in Harsh Environments

This terminal block is suitable for wiring Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems, particularly in outdoor units or industrial settings exposed to extreme temperatures.

Problem Solved

The wide operating temperature range of -60°C to +85°C allows it to maintain electrical integrity despite significant thermal variations. Its robust polyamide housing and secure screw connections ensure reliability in environments subject to temperature fluctuations and vibrations.

HVAC/ROutdoor unitsTemperature resistanceEnvironmental resilienceElectrical connectionsWiring harnessesIndustrial climate control

3. Building Automation and Energy Management Systems

Integrated into building automation and energy management systems, this terminal block effectively branches power and control signals to lighting, security, and environmental control devices across different zones.

Problem Solved

Offers a modular and flexible solution for distributing power and signals efficiently throughout a building. The ability to be bridged in the terminal center simplifies common potential distribution, optimizing installation time and material for complex building systems.

Building management systemsEnergy distributionLighting controlSecurity systemsModular wiringPotential distributionScrew connection

Phoenix Contact UK 5-TWIN Feed-Through Terminal Block

Phoenix Contact UK 5-TWIN Feed-Through Terminal Block

Technical Overview

Key Features

Technical Specification Matrix

Industrial Applications

1. Industrial Control Panels for Machine Automation

2. HVAC/R Systems Wiring in Harsh Environments

3. Building Automation and Energy Management Systems