Note:
All part numbers
are RoHS Compliant.
BUCHANAN Terminal Blocks
Engineering Notes
112
Catalog 1308389
Revised 6-07
www.tycoelectronics.com
Dimensions are in millimeters
and inches unless otherwise
specified.
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
South America: 55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 8706-080-208
Note:
All part numbers
are RoHS Compliant.
BUCHANAN Terminal Blocks
Table of Contents—Barrier Strips
Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………114-118
(Barrier Strip Selector Chart) …………………………………………………………114, 115
Tri-Barrier Strips
…………………………………………………………………………119-138
0.250" Pitch ……………………………………………………………………………120-123
0.325" Pitch ……………………………………………………………………………124-127
0.375" Pitch ……………………………………………………………………………128-135
0.4375" Pitch ……………………………………………………………………………136-138
Dual-Barrier Strips
………………………………………………………………………139-160
0.250" Pitch ……………………………………………………………………………141-142
0.325" Pitch ……………………………………………………………………………143-146
0.375" Pitch ……………………………………………………………………………147-150
0.4375" Pitch ……………………………………………………………………………151-154
0.375" Double Row, Panel Mount ……………………………………………………155-156
0.433" Double Row, Panel Mount …………………………………………………………157
0.437" Double Row, Panel Mount …………………………………………………………158
0.563" Double Row, Panel Mount …………………………………………………………160
Sockets and Barrier Strips
……………………………………………………………161-173
0.325" Pitch, Series USB3 Socket ………………………………………………………162
0.375" Pitch, Series RSB6B Socket ………………………………………………………163
0.325" Pitch, Series RSB3 Tri-Barrier ………………………………………………164-166
0.325" Pitch, Series SSB3 Dual-Barrier ……………………………………………168-170
0.375" Pitch, Series RSB6 Tri-Barrier ………………………………………………171-173
Accessories
………………………………………………………………………………174-179
2
Barrier Strips
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Catalog 1308389
Revised 6-07
www.tycoelectronics.com
Dimensions are in millimeters
and inches unless otherwise
specified.
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
South America: 55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 8706-080-208
Note:
All part numbers
are RoHS Compliant.
BUCHANAN Terminal Blocks
Barrier Strip Selector Chart
Tri-Barrier
0.250”
0.325”
#4
0.325”
1546927
0.375”
#6
0.375”
1546833
0.375”
BC6
0.375”
MB6
0.4375”
#8
Series
#3
Pitch (in)
0.250”
0.325”
0.325”
0.375”
0.375”
0.375”
0.375”
0.4375”
Circuits
Max Current
Max Voltage
Wire
Range
(AWG)
Description
2-32
2-30
2-8
2-30
2-8
2-16
4-40
2-26
10A
25A
15A
25A
15A
20A
25A
30A
300V
300V
300V
600V
300V
300V
300V
600V
18-22
12-22
14-22
12-22
14-22
12-22
12-22
10-18
Molded
to length
Molded
to length
Molded
to length
Molded
to length
Molded
to length,
Modular
Molded
to length
Double Level
snapped
to length
Molded
to length
Page
120-123
124-126
127
128-131
132
133-134
135
136-138
Dual-Barrier
.250”
0.325”
4DB
0.325”
1546734
0.375”
JC6
0.375”
NC6
0.4375”
SSB7
Series
1546657
Pitch (in)
.250”
0.325”
0.325”
0.375”
0.375”
0.4375”
Circuits
Max Current
Max Voltage
Wire
Range
(AWG)
Description
2-30
2-30
2-16
2-16
2-30
2-27
10A
20A
20A
20A
20A
20A
300V
150V/ 300V
300V
300V
300V
600V
16-30
14-22
12-22
12-22
12-22
12-26
Molded
to length
Molded
to length
High Rise,
Molded
to length
Molded
to length
Low Profile
version,
Molded
to length
149-150
Cut
to length
Page
141-142
143-144
145-146
147-148
151-154
114
Catalog 1308389
Revised 6-07
www.tycoelectronics.com
Dimensions are in millimeters
and inches unless otherwise
specified.
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
South America: 55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 8706-080-208
Note:
All part numbers
are RoHS Compliant.
BUCHANAN Terminal Blocks
Barrier Strip Selector Chart
(Continued)
Double Row
0.374”
0.433”
1546481
1546477
0.437”
1546670
1546671
1546310
1546311
0.563”
1776544
1986158
Series
1546306
1546307
Pitch (in)
0.374”
0.433”
0.437”
0.563”
0.563”
Circuits
Max Current
Max Voltage
Wire
Range
(AWG)
Description
2-30
2-26
2-26
2-18
2-18
Barrier Strips
20A
25A
25A
30A
30A
300V
300V
300V
300V
600V
12-22
14-22
14-22
10-22
10-22
Panel Mount,
molded to
length
Panel Mount,
molded to
length
Panel Mount,
molded to
length
Panel Mount,
molded to
length
Panel Mount,
molded to
length
2
Page
156
157
158
159
160
Sockets and Barrier
Strips
0.325”
0.325”
RSB3
0.325”
SSB3
0.375”
RSB6B
0.375”
RSB6
Series
USB
Pitch (in)
0.325”
0.325”
0.325”
0.375”
0.375”
Circuits
Max Current
Max Voltage
Wire
Range
(AWG)
Description
2-12
2-36
2-36
2-10
2-36
10A
15A
15A
10A
20A
300V
300V
300V
300V
300V
n/a
14-26
14-26
n/a
12-26
For Series
RSB3
& SSB3
Cut
to length
Cut
to length
For Series
RSB6
Cut
to length
Page
162
164-166
168-170
163
171-173
115
Catalog 1308389
Revised 6-07
www.tycoelectronics.com
Dimensions are in millimeters
and inches unless otherwise
specified.
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
South America: 55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 8706-080-208
Note:
All part numbers
are RoHS Compliant.
BUCHANAN Terminal Blocks
Catalog Number Code
SSB
Type of Block
SSB
= Dual-Barrier
RSB
= Tri-Barrier
3
F
P
06
Number of Circuits
02
through
XX
02
02
Top Hardware Options
11
Circuit
Identification
Options
AA
First Number
in Series
Designator A
Contact Spacing
3
= 0.325”
6
= 0.375”
7
= 0.4375”
Terminal Options
Base Options
C
= Closed Base
F
= Flat Base
R
= Raised Base
T
= Turret Base
or
Mounting Piece Options
R
= Right-angle mounting,
without bracket
V
= Vertical mounting
Mounting Options
E
= Open end positions, with mounting inserts, with end barriers
F
= Open end positions, without mounting inserts, without end barriers
G
= Open end positions, with mounting inserts, without end barriers
H
= All positions filled with contacts, without end barriers
M
= Open end positions, without mounting inserts, with end barriers
P
= All positions filled with contacts, with end barriers
T
= Threaded mounting plate in each end position
OPTIONAL TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION
Select the desired version from the list below and add the
CODE NUMBER (11, 12, 15 or 16) to the end of the catalog number
of the connector or header.
CODE
11 = 1 2 3 4 . . .
12 = . . . 4 3 2 1
15 =
16 =
...4321
1234...
1
2
3
4
5
"First Number In Series" Designator*
A
B
C
D
E
=
=
=
=
=
F
G
H
J
K
=
=
=
=
=
6
7
8
9
0
* Letters in this position designate the first number to be used in the
consecutive sequence. Ex.: "A" would start the sequence with the number
1. "EK" would start the sequence with the number 50. "BKK" would start
the series with 200. For non-sequential numbering and special characters,
consult Technical Support.
Note:
Some catalog number combinations are not valid. Check appropriate catalog pages before ordering. Catalog
numbering code applies only to the catalog numbers on pages 125, 148-151, 164-169.
116
Catalog 1308389
Revised 6-07
www.tycoelectronics.com
Dimensions are in millimeters
and inches unless otherwise
specified.
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
South America: 55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 8706-080-208
