# Pluggable Terminal Block, 2.5 mm, 3 Ways, 26AWG to 20AWG, 0.5 mm², Push In, 4 A

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/FK-MC%200,5/3-ST-2,5/pluggable-terminal-block-25-mm-3-ways-26awg-to
**SKU**: FK-MC 0,5/3-ST-2,5
**Manufacturer**: PHOENIX CONTACT
**Category**: Connectors || Terminal Blocks & Accessories || Pluggable Terminal Blocks
**Price**: €3.0200
**Stock**: 200+
**Lead Time**: 2 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pitch Spacing | 2.5mm |
| Product Range | FK-MC |
| Rated Current | 4A |
| Rated Voltage | 160V |
| Wire Size (Awg) | 26AWG to 20AWG |
| No. Of Positions | 3Ways |
| Wire Size Awg Max | 20AWG |
| Wire Size Awg Min | 26AWG |
| Conductor Area Csa | 0.5mm² |
| Wire Connection Method | Push In |

## Datasheet

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## Printed-circuit board connector - FK-MC 0,5/ 3-ST-2,5 - 1881338 

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Plug component, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, number of positions: 3, pitch: 2.5 mm, connection method: Push-in spring connection, Color: green, contact surface: Tin 

The figure shows a 10-position version of the product 

## Why buy this product 

Time saving push-in connection, tools not required 

Defined contact force ensures that contact remains stable over the long term 

Intuitive use through colour coded actuation lever 

Operation and conductor connection from one direction enable integration into front of device 

Quick and convenient testing using integrated test option 

## Key Commercial Data 

Packing unit 50 STK ~~nnGR~~ Minimum order quantity 50 STK ~~Pee~~ GTIN ~~a |~~ GTIN 4017918156589 ~~ee~~ Weight per Piece (excluding packing) 1.820 g ~~GR~~ Custom tariff number 85366990 ~~IN~~ Country of origin Germany 

## Technical data 

## Dimensions 

|Length [ l ]|19.05 mm|
|---|---|
|Width [ w ]|8.1 mm|
|Height [ h ]|11.75 mm|
|Pitch|2.5 mm|
|Dimension a|5 mm|



General 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - FK-MC 0,5/ 3-ST-2,5 - 1881338 

## Technical data 

## General 

|Range of articles|FK-MC 0,5/..-ST|
|---|---|
|Insulating material group|I|
|Rated surge voltage (III/3)|1.5 kV|
|Rated surge voltage (III/2)|2.5 kV|
|Rated surge voltage (II/2)|2.5 kV|
|Rated voltage (III/2)|160 V|
|Rated voltage (II/2)|320 V|
|Connection in acc. with standard|EN-VDE|
|Nominal current IN|4 A|
|Nominal voltage UN|100 V|
|Nominal cross section|0.5 mm²|
|Insulating material|PA|
|Flammability rating according to UL 94|V0|
|Stripping length|8 mm|
|Number of positions|3|
|Connection data||
|Conductor cross section solid min.|0.14 mm²|
|Conductor cross section solid max.|0.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible min.|0.14 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible max.|0.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible, with ferrule without plastic sleeve min.|0.25 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible, with ferrule without plastic sleeve max.|0.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section AWG min.|26|
|Conductor cross section AWG max.|20|
|Minimum AWG according to UL/CUL|28|
|Maximum AWG according to UL/CUL|20|



Standards and Regulations 

Connection in acc. with standard EN-VDE CUL Flammability rating according to UL 94 V0 ~~_———~~ Ambient conditions Ambient temperature (storage/transport) -40 °C ... 70 °C Ambient temperature (assembly) -5 °C ... 100 °C Ambient temperature (operation) -40 °C (dependent on the derating curve) ~~_———~~ Environmental Product Compliance China RoHS Environmentally friendly use period: unlimited = EFUP-e No hazardous substances above threshold values ~~ee~~ 

Drawings 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - FK-MC 0,5/ 3-ST-2,5 - 1881338 

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Type: FK-MC 0,5/...-ST-2,5 with MCD 0,5/...-G1-2,5 HT BK 

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Type: FK-MC 0,5/...-ST-2,5 with MCV 0,5/...-G-2,5 THT 

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Type: FK-MC 0,5/...-ST-2,5 with MCDV 0,5/...-G1-2,5 

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## Classifications 

## eCl@ss 

|eCl@ss 4.0|eCl@ss 4.0|272607xx|
|---|---|---|
|eCl@ss 4.1|eCl@ss 4.1|27260701|
|eCl@ss 5.0|eCl@ss 5.0|27260701|
|eCl@ss 5.1|eCl@ss 5.1|27260701|
|eCl@ss 6.0|eCl@ss 6.0|27260704|
|eCl@ss 7.0|eCl@ss 7.0|27440402|
|eCl@ss 8.0|eCl@ss 8.0|27440309|
|eCl@ss 9.0|eCl@ss 9.0|27440309|



## ETIM 

|ETIM 3.0|ETIM 3.0|EC001121|
|---|---|---|
|ETIM 4.0|ETIM 4.0|EC002638|
|ETIM 5.0|ETIM 5.0|EC002637|
|ETIM 6.0|ETIM 6.0|EC002638|



## UNSPSC 

|UNSPSC 6.01|UNSPSC 6.01|30211810|
|---|---|---|
|UNSPSC 7.0901|UNSPSC 7.0901|39121409|
|UNSPSC 11|UNSPSC 11|39121409|
|UNSPSC 12.01|UNSPSC 12.01|39121409|
|UNSPSC 13.2|UNSPSC 13.2|39121409|



## Approvals 

## Approvals 

## Approvals 

UL Recognized / VDE Gutachten mit Fertigungsüberwachung / cUL Recognized / IECEE CB Scheme / CCA / EAC / cULus Recognized 

Ex Approvals 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - FK-MC 0,5/ 3-ST-2,5 - 1881338 

## Approvals 

Approval details 

> UL Recognized  http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm FILE E 60425 B mm²/AWG/kcmil 28-20 Nominal current IN 4 A Nominal voltage UN 125 V ~~se~~ VDE Gutachten mit http://www.vde.com/en/Institute/OnlineService/ 40013394 Fertigungsüberwachung VDE-approved-products/Pages/Online-Search.aspx  mm²/AWG/kcmil 0.2-0.5 Nominal current IN 4 A Nominal voltage UN 100 V ~~———~~ 

> cUL Recognized  http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm FILE E 60425 B mm²/AWG/kcmil 28-20 Nominal current IN 4 A Nominal voltage UN 125 V ~~—<~~ IECEE CB Scheme http://www.iecee.org/ DE1-56068-B1B2  mm²/AWG/kcmil 0.2-0.5 Nominal current IN 4 A Nominal voltage UN 100 V ~~ss~~ CCA CCA/ DE1 34250 mm²/AWG/kcmil 0.2-0.5 Nominal current IN 4 A Nominal voltage UN 100 V ~~se~~ 

CCA CCA/ DE1 34250 mm²/AWG/kcmil 0.2-0.5 Nominal current IN 4 A Nominal voltage UN 100 V ~~se~~ 

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Printed-circuit board connector - FK-MC 0,5/ 3-ST-2,5 - 1881338 Approvals EAC B.01742  ~~SY~~ cULus Recognized  http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm ~~SY~~ Accessories 

Accessories Crimping tool 

Crimping pliers - CRIMPFOX 6 - 1212034 

Crimping pliers, for ferrules without insulating collar according to DIN 46228 Part 1 and ferrules with insulating collar according to DIN 46228 Part 4, 0.25 mm² ... 6.0 mm², lateral entry, trapezoidal crimp 

## Labeled terminal marker 

## Marker card - SK 2,54/2,8:FORTL.ZAHLEN - 0804853 

Marker card, Card, white, labeled, Horizontal: Consecutive numbers 1 - 10, 11 - 20, etc. up to 91 - 99, Mounting type: adhesive, for terminal block width: 2.54 mm, Lettering field: 2.54 x 2.8 mm 

## Screwdriver tools 

Screwdriver - SZS 0,4X2,0 - 1205202 

Micro screwdriver, bladed, size: 0.4 x 2.0 x 60 mm, 2-component grip, with non-slip grip and twist cap 

## Additional products 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - FK-MC 0,5/ 3-ST-2,5 - 1881338 

## Accessories 

Base strip - MC 0,5/ 3-G-2,5 - 1881451 

Header, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, number of positions: 3, pitch: 2.5 mm, Color: green, contact ~~eC~~ surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering Base strip - MCV 0,5/ 3-G-2,5 - 1881561 Header, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, number of positions: 3, pitch: 2.5 mm, Color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering ~~(i~~ 

Base strip - MCD 0,5/ 3-G1-2,5 - 1894817 

Header, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, number of positions: 3, pitch: 2.5 mm, Color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering 

Base strip - MCDV 0,5/ 3-G1-2,5 - 1894927 

Header, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, number of positions: 3, pitch: 2.5 mm, Color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering 

Printed-circuit board connector - MCD 0,5/ 3-G1-2,5 HT BK - 1961151 

Header, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, number of positions: 3, pitch: 2.5 mm, Color: black, contact surface: Tin, mounting: THR soldering, Standard component made of highly temperature resistant plastic; suitable for reflow process. User information and design recommendations on Through Hole Reflow Technology can be found at: "Downloads". 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - FK-MC 0,5/ 3-ST-2,5 - 1881338 

## Accessories 

Printed-circuit board connector - MCDV 0,5/ 3-G1-2,5 HT BK - 1961258 

Header, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, number of positions: 3, pitch: 2.5 mm, Color: black, contact surface: Tin, mounting: THR soldering, Standard component made of highly temperature resistant plastic; suitable for reflow process. User information and design recommendations on Through Hole Reflow Technology can be found at: "Downloads". 

## Printed-circuit board connector - MC 0,5/ 3-G-2,5 THT - 1963434 

Header, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, number of positions: 3, pitch: 2.5 mm, Color: black, contact surface: Tin, mounting: THR soldering, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under “Downloads” 

## Base strip - MCV 0,5/ 3-G-2,5 THT - 1963544 

Header, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, number of positions: 3, pitch: 2.5 mm, Color: black, contact surface: Tin, mounting: THR soldering, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under “Downloads” 

## Printed-circuit board connector - MC 0,5/ 3-G-2,5 THT R44 - 1963654 

Header, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, number of positions: 3, pitch: 2.5 mm, Color: black, contact surface: Tin, mounting: THR soldering, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under “Downloads” 

## Base strip - MCV 0,5/ 3-G-2,5 THT R44 - 1963764 

Header, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, number of positions: 3, pitch: 2.5 mm, Color: black, contact surface: Tin, mounting: THR soldering, User information and design recommendations on Through Hole Reflow Technology can be found at: "Downloads" 

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