# Pluggable Terminal Block, 5.08 mm, 8 Ways, 24AWG to 12AWG, 2.5 mm², Screw, 12 A

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/MSTB%202,5/8-STF-5.08/pluggable-terminal-block-508-mm-8-ways-24awg-to
**SKU**: MSTB 2,5/8-STF-5.08
**Manufacturer**: PHOENIX CONTACT
**Category**: Connectors || Terminal Blocks & Accessories || Pluggable Terminal Blocks
**Price**: €6.1300
**Stock**: 100+
**Lead Time**: 2 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pitch Spacing | 5.08mm |
| Product Range | MSTB |
| Rated Current | 12A |
| Rated Voltage | 320V |
| Wire Size (Awg) | 24AWG to 12AWG |
| No. Of Positions | 8Ways |
| Wire Size Awg Max | 12AWG |
| Wire Size Awg Min | 24AWG |
| Conductor Area Csa | 2.5mm² |
| Wire Connection Method | Screw |

## Datasheet

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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

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Plug component, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Connection method: Screw connection with tension sleeve, Color: green, Contact surface: Tin 

The figure shows a 10-position version of the product 

## Why buy this product 

Well-known connection principle allows worldwide use 

Low temperature rise, thanks to maximum contact force Screwable flange for superior mechanical stability Allows connection of two conductors 

## Key Commercial Data 

|Packing unit|50 STK|50 STK|50 STK|50 STK|50 STK|50 STK|||||||||
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|GTIN|4017918039912||||||||||||||
|Weight per Piece (excluding packing)|14.160 g|||||14.160 g|||||||||
|Custom tariff number|85366990||||||||||||||
|Country of origin|Germany||||||||||||||



## Technical data 

## Dimensions 

|Width|50.65 mm|
|---|---|
|Pitch|5.08 mm|
|Dimension a|35.56 mm|
|General||
|Range of articles|MSTB 2,5/..-STF|
|Type of contact|Female connector|
|Number of positions|8|
|Connection method|Screw connection with tension sleeve|



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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

## Technical data 

## General 

|Insulating material group|I|
|---|---|
|Rated surge voltage (III/3)|4 kV|
|Rated surge voltage (III/2)|4 kV|
|Rated surge voltage (II/2)|4 kV|
|Rated voltage (III/3)|250 V|
|Rated voltage (III/2)|320 V|
|Rated voltage (II/2)|630 V|
|Connection in acc. with standard|EN-VDE|
|Nominal current IN|12 A|
|Nominal cross section|2.5 mm²|
|Maximum load current|12 A (with a 2.5 mm² conductor cross section)|
|Insulating material|PA|
|Flammability rating according to UL 94|V0|
|Internal cylindrical gage|A3|
|Stripping length|7 mm|
|Screw thread|M3|
|Tightening torque, min|0.5 Nm|
|Tightening torque max|0.6 Nm|
|Connection data||
|Conductor cross section solid min.|0.2 mm²|
|Conductor cross section solid max.|2.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible min.|0.2 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible max.|2.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible, with ferrule without plastic sleeve min.|0.25 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible, with ferrule without plastic sleeve max.|2.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible, with ferrule with plastic sleeve min.|0.25 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible, with ferrule with plastic sleeve max.|2.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section AWG min.|24|
|Conductor cross section AWG max.|12|
|2 conductors with same cross section, solid min.|0.2 mm²|
|2 conductors with same cross section, solid max.|1 mm²|
|2 conductors with same cross section, stranded min.|0.2 mm²|
|2 conductors with same cross section, stranded max.|1.5 mm²|
|2 conductors with same cross section, stranded, ferrules without plastic<br>sleeve, min.|0.25 mm²|
|2 conductors with same cross section, stranded, ferrules without plastic<br>sleeve, max.|1 mm²|
|2 conductors with same cross section, stranded, TWIN ferrules with<br>plastic sleeve, min.|0.5 mm²|
|2 conductors with same cross section, stranded, TWIN ferrules with<br>plastic sleeve, max.|1.5 mm²|



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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

## Technical data 

## Connection data 

|Minimum AWG according to UL/CUL|30|
|---|---|
|Maximum AWG according to UL/CUL|12|
|Standards and Regulations||
|Connection in acc. with standard|EN-VDE|
||CSA|
|Flammability rating according to UL 94|V0|



## Environmental Product Compliance 

|China RoHS|Environmentally Friendly Use Period = 50|
|---|---|
||For details about hazardous substances go to tab “Downloads”,<br>Category “Manufacturer's declaration”|



## Drawings 

Diagram 

## Diagram 

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Type: MSTB 2,5/...-STF-5,08 with MSTBV 2,5/...-GF-5,08 

Type: MSTB 2,5/...-STF-5,08 with CC 2,5/...-GF-5,08 P26THR 

## Dimensional drawing 

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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|



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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

## Classifications 

eCl@ss eCl@ss 6.0 27260704 eCl@ss 7.0 27440402 eCl@ss 8.0 27440309 eCl@ss 9.0 27440309 ~~_——S————~~ ETIM ETIM 3.0 EC001121 ETIM 4.0 EC002638 ETIM 5.0 EC002638 ETIM 6.0 EC002638 ~~SS~~ UNSPSC UNSPSC 6.01 30211810 UNSPSC 7.0901 39121409 UNSPSC 11 39121409 UNSPSC 12.01 39121409 UNSPSC 13.2 39121409 

## Approvals 

Approvals 

## Approvals 

CSA / VDE Gutachten mit Fertigungsüberwachung / RS / IECEE CB Scheme / cULus Recognized / EAC / DNV GL 

Ex Approvals 

## Approval details 

|CSA<br><br>http://www.csagroup.org/services/testing-<br>and-certification/certified-product-listing/<br>13631|CSA<br><br>http://www.csagroup.org/services/testing-<br>and-certification/certified-product-listing/<br>13631|CSA<br><br>http://www.csagroup.org/services/testing-<br>and-certification/certified-product-listing/<br>13631|
|---|---|---|
||B|D|
|mm²/AWG/kcmil|28-12|28-12|
|Nominal current IN|15 A|10 A|
|Nominal voltage UN|300 V|300 V|



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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

## Approvals 

VDE Gutachten mit http://www.vde.com/en/Institute/OnlineService/ 40004701 Fertigungsüberwachung VDE-approved-products/Pages/Online-Search.aspx  mm²/AWG/kcmil 0.2-2.5 Nominal current IN 12 A Nominal voltage UN 250 V RS http://www.rs-head.spb.ru/en/index.php 10.04059.250  IECEE CB Scheme http://www.iecee.org/ DE1-56062-B1B2  mm²/AWG/kcmil 0.2-2.5 Nominal current IN 12 A Nominal voltage UN 250 V cULus Recognized  http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm E60425-19931011 B D mm²/AWG/kcmil 30-12 30-12 Nominal current IN 15 A 15 A Nominal voltage UN 300 V 150 V EAC B.01742  ~~a~~ DNV GL https://www.dnvgl.com/ TAE00001EY Accessories ~~[—]~~ 

Accessories 

Bridge 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

## Accessories 

Insertion bridge - EBP 2- 5 - 1733169 

Insertion bridge, fully insulated, for connectors with 5.0 or 5.08 mm pitch, no. of positions: 2 

Insertion bridge - EBP 4- 5 - 1733185 

Insertion bridge, fully insulated, for connectors with 5.0 or 5.08 mm pitch, no. of positions: 4 

Insertion bridge - EBP 5- 5 - 1733198 

Insertion bridge, fully insulated, for connectors with 5.0 or 5.08 mm pitch, no. of positions: 5 

Insertion bridge - EBP 3- 5 - 1733172 

Insertion bridge, fully insulated, for connectors with 5.0 or 5.08 mm pitch, no. of positions: 3 

Insertion bridge - EBP 6- 5 - 1733208 

Insertion bridge, fully insulated, for connectors with 5.0 or 5.08 mm pitch, no. of positions: 6 

Coding element 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

## Accessories 

Coding profile - CP-MSTB - 1734634 

Coding profile, is inserted into the slot on the plug or inverted header, red insulating material ~~an~~ Labeled terminal marker Marker card - SK 5,08/3,8:FORTL.ZAHLEN - 0804293 

Marker card, Card, white, labeled, Horizontal: Consecutive numbers 1 - 10, 11 - 20, etc. up to 91 - (99)100, Mounting type: Adhesive, for terminal block width: 5.08 mm, Lettering field: 5.08 x 3.8 mm 

## Marker pen 

Marker pen - B-STIFT - 1051993 

Marker pen, for manual labeling of unprinted Zack strips, smear-proof and waterproof, line thickness 0.5 mm 

Marker pen - X-PEN 0,35 - 0811228 

Marker pen without ink cartridge, for manual labeling of markers, labeling extremely wipe-proof, line thickness 0.35 mm 

## Screwdriver tools 

Screwdriver - SZS 0,6X3,5 - 1205053 

Actuation tool, for ST terminal blocks, insulated, also suitable for use as a bladed screwdriver, size: 0.6 x 3.5 x 100 mm, 2-component grip, with non-slip grip 

Terminal marking 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

## Accessories 

Marker card - SK U/3,8 WH:UNBEDRUCKT - 0803906 

Marker card, Sheet, white, unlabeled, can be labeled with: Plotter, Office printing systems, Mounting type: Adhesive, Lettering field: 186 x 3.8 mm 

## Additional products 

Base strip - MSTB 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 - 1776566 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: green, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: Wave soldering 

Base strip - MSTBV 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 - 1777138 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: green, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: Wave soldering 

~~SS~~ Base strip - MDSTB 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 - 1842429 Header, Nominal current: 10 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: green, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: Wave soldering, The article can be aligned to create different nos. of positions! In combination with MVSTB or FKCV plug components, both an MVSTBW (or FKCVW) and an MVSTBR plug (or FKCVR) must be used. Combination with TMSTBP plug components is not possible! ~~=[lll]~~ Base strip - MDSTBV 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 - 1845691 Header, Nominal current: 10 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: green, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: Wave soldering, The article can be aligned to create different nos. of positions! In combination with MVSTB or FKCV plug components, both an MVSTBW (or FKCVW) and an MVSTBR plug (or FKCVR) must be used. Combination with TMSTBP plug components is not possible! ~~=~~ 01/12/2017   Page 8 / 12 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

## Accessories 

Base strip - DFK-MSTBA 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 - 1899045 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: green, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: Wave soldering 

Base strip - DFK-MSTBVA 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 - 1899346 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: green, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: Wave soldering ~~$__~~ Base strip - EMSTB 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 - 1899676 Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: green, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: Press-in technology ~~SO~~ Base strip - EMSTBV 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 - 1915275 Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: green, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: Press-in technology ~~~~~ 

Base strip - MSTB 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 THT - 1927629 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: black, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: THR soldering, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under “Downloads” 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

## Accessories 

Base strip - MSTBV 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 THT - 1940952 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 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 - CC 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 P26THR - 1954757 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 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 - CC 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 P26THRR88 - 1954867 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 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 - CCV 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 P26THR - 1955691 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 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 - CCV 2,5/ 8-GF-5,08 P26THRR88 - 1955808 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: black, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: THR soldering, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under “Downloads” 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

## Accessories 

Printed-circuit board connector - CC 2,5/ 8-GFL-5,08P26THR - 1956328 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: black, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: THR soldering, Two-in-one – Pin strips must always be made up of a left (L) and a right (R) segment. Please allow for the corresponding counterpart from the accessories to complete the THR pin strip. 

## Printed-circuit board connector - CC 2,5/ 8-GFR-5,08P26THR - 1956467 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: black, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: THR soldering, Two-in-one – Pin strips must always be made up of a left (L) and a right (R) segment. Please allow for the corresponding counterpart from the accessories to complete the THR pin strip. 

Printed-circuit board connector - CCV 2,5/ 8-GFL-5,08P26THR - 1959684 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: black, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: THR soldering, Two-in-one – Pin strips must always be made up of a left (L) and a right (R) segment. Please allow for the corresponding counterpart from the accessories to complete the THR pin strip. 

## Printed-circuit board connector - CCV 2,5/ 8-GFL-5,08P26THRR88 - 1959752 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: black, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: THR soldering, Two-in-one – Pin strips must always be made up of a left (L) and a right (R) segment. Please allow for the corresponding counterpart from the accessories to complete the THR pin strip. 

## Printed-circuit board connector - CCV 2,5/ 8-GFR-5,08P26THR - 1959820 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: black, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: THR soldering, Two-in-one – Pin strips must always be made up of a left (L) and a right (R) segment. Please allow for the corresponding counterpart from the accessories to complete the THR pin strip. 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - MSTB 2,5/ 8-STF-5,08 - 1778043 

## Accessories 

Printed-circuit board connector - CCV 2,5/ 8-GFR-5,08P26THRR88 - 1959891 

Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: black, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: THR soldering, Two-in-one – Pin strips must always be made up of a left (L) and a right (R) segment. Please allow for the corresponding counterpart from the accessories to complete the THR pin strip. 

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