Screw Terminal Connectors
Screw Terminal Wiring Characteristics
The following table describes the characteristics of cables that may be used to wire screw terminals:
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Cable type |
Number of conductors |
Conductor section |
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|---|---|---|---|
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mm² |
AWG |
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Flexible (stranded) cable |
Single conductor |
0.2–2.5 |
24–12 |
|
Two conductors |
0.2–1.5 |
24–16 |
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|
Solid cable |
Single conductor |
0.2–2.5 |
24–12 |
|
Two conductors |
0.2–1.0 |
24–18 |
|
|
Flexible (stranded) cable with insulated cable ends |
Single conductor |
0.25–2.5 |
24–12 |
|
Two conductors |
0.5–1.5 |
20–16 |
|
|
Flexible (stranded) cable with non-insulated cable ends |
Single conductor |
0.25–2.5 |
24–12 |
|
Two conductors |
0.2–1.0 |
24–18 |
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 CAUTION |
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HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAmage
Do not use a wire gauge that is higher than the recommended
gauge.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
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The following table describes the characteristics of screw terminals:
|
Pitch |
5 mm |
0.2 in. |
|
Tightening torque |
0.5 N•m |
4.4 lb-in |
|
Flat screwdriver |
3 mm |
0.10 in. |
Screw terminals have an insulation rating of 320 Vac.