File E60693 Project 05CA36566 Issued: October 13, 2005 Revised: February 21, 2008 REPORT on COMPONENT – TERMINAL BLOCKS Weidmueller Interface GmbH & Co. KG Klingenbergstrasse 16, 32758 Detmold Copyright © 2005 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. *Underwriters Laboratories Inc. authorizes the above named company to reproduce the latest pages of that portion of this Report consisting of this Cover Page through Page 3A. File E60693 Vol. 1 Sec. 82 and Report Page 1 Issued: Revised: 2005-10-13 2008-02-21 DESCRIPTION PRODUCT COVERED: USR, CNR Component - Terminal Blocks, Cat. Nos. as follows: PDU 2.5/4 PDU 2.5/4/3AN PDU 2.5/4/4AN PPE 2.5/4 PPE 2.5/4/3AN PPE 2.5/4/4AN USR, CNR Recognized Component – Terminal Block Cat. Nos. PDK 2.5/4, may be followed by N/L, V, L-PE, N-PE or PE. USR, CNR Recognized Component – Terminal Block Cat. Nos. PTR 2.5/4, may be followed by 3AN, 4AN, BL, 3AN BL or 4AN BL. USR, CNR Component - Terminal Blocks, Cat. Nos. PDL 4 followed by /L, /N or /NT, followed by L may be followed by PE. Cat. No. PDL 4 followed by /TR followed by /DU may be followed by O TNHE, /PE, /PE O TNHE. USR, CNR Component – Terminal Blocks, Cat. Nos. PDU 16 may be followed by BL, PEI 16 may be followed by BL, PPE 16. USR, CNR Component – Terminal Blocks, Cat. Nos. PDU 6/10 may be followed by /3AN, PPE 6/10 may be followed by /3AN. GENERAL CHARACTER AND USE: The terminal blocks covered by this Report are intended for use in the following applications and within the ratings specified. PDU and PPE types are similar in construction except the PPE types are molded of green-yellow color and are provided with a grounding current bar to the DIN Rail. Cat. No. PEI 16 is similar to PDU 16 except different shape of current bar and body in the middle for measuring point. PDL 4 types are similar in construction. All devices are provided with 2 current paths. Types with /PE in the suffix are provided with an additional grounding current bar to the DIN Rail. Types with /TR/DU or /NT in the suffix are provided with one disconnect current bar. Types with O TNHE in the suffix are not provided with a disconnect lever. PDU 6/10/3AN is similar to PDU 6/10 except with three connections instead of two. File E60693 Vol. 1 Sec. 82 and Report Page 1-1 Issued: New: 2005-10-13 2008-02-21 GENERAL CHARACTER AND USE continued: PDK 2.5/4 types are similar in construction. All devices are provided with two current bars. Current bars of types with suffix V are interconnected. Types with suffixes L-PE and N-PE are provided with grounding foot for mounting to DIN Rails. Types with suffix PE are green-yellow colored protective conductor terminal blocks with interconnected current bars. These types are also provided with grounding foot for mounting to DIN Rail. PTR 2.5/4 tapes are similar in construction. All types are provided with one disconnecting lever. Numbers of poles are varying. File E60693 Vol. 1 Sec. 82 and Report Page 1A Issued: New: 2005-10-13 2008-02-21 RATINGS: Application Commercial appliances (such as business and EDP equipment, etc.) General industrial (such as motor controllers, pushbutton stations, etc.) Industrial control devices having limited ratings (see note A under Ratings). Terminal Type - Push-In Type (Wire Secured by Spring Type Action) Type Wiring - Factory and Field wiring File E60693 Vol. 1 Sec. 82 and Report Page 2 Issued: Revised: 2005-10-13 2008-02-21 Cat. No. Series PDU 2.5/4+ Wire Range AWG/kcmil 26-10 Wire Type, Cu SOL/STR Voltage V 600 Current A 30 PDU 2.5/4/3AN+ 26-10 SOL/STR 600 30 C PDU 2.5/4/4AN+ 26-10 SOL/STR 600 30 C PPE 2.5/4 26-10 SOL/STR - # C PPE 2.5/4/3AN 26-10 SOL/STR - # C PPE 2.5/4/4AN 26-10 SOL/STR - # C PDL 4 28-10 SOL/STR 300 17, 20#1 B PDL 4 28-10 SOL/STR 150 17, 20#1 C *PDL 4 28-10 SOL/STR 300 PDL 4 with PE in Suffix 28-10 SOL/STR 300 *PDL 4 with PE in Suffix PDU 16+, PEI 16 PPE PDU PDU PPE PPE PDK 16 6/10+, 6/10/3AN+ 6/10, 6/10/3AN 2.5/4 A UG C D 17, 20#1 B #2 A , #2 D 600 75, 78#1 B, C SOL/STR - # B, C 14-8 SOL/STR 600 44, 46#1 B, C 14-8 SOL/STR - # B, C 26-10 SOL/STR 600 30A B, C, D A B, C, D 28-10 SOL/STR 300 14-4 SOL/STR 14-4 PDK 2.5/4 V 26-10 SOL/STR 600 30 PDK 2.5/4 N/L 26-10 SOL/STR 600 30A B, C, D A PDK 2.5/4 L-PE 26-10 SOL/STR 600/- 30 /-## B, C, D PDK 2.5/4 N-PE 26-10 SOL/STR 600/- 30A/-## B, C, D PDK 2.5/4 PE 26-10 SOL/STR - -### B, C, D PTR 2.5/4 26-10 SOL/STR 600 24A B, C, D A B, C, D PTR 2.5/4 3AN 26-10 SOL/STR 600 24 PTR 2.5/4 4AN 26-10 SOL/STR 600 24A B, C, D A B, C, D PTR 2.5/4 BL 26-10 SOL/STR 600 24 PTR 2.5/4 3AN BL 26-10 SOL/STR 600 24A B, C, D 600 A B, C, D PTR 2.5/4 4AN BL 26-10 SOL/STR 24 File E60693 Vol. 1 Sec. 82 and Report Page 2-1 Issued: New: 2005-10-13 2008-02-21 Note A - These limited ratings are applicable to a terminal block for use in or with industrial control equipment whereby the load on any single circuit of the terminal block does not exceed 15 A at 51-150 V, 10 A at 151300 V, or 5 A at 301-600 V, or the maximum ampere rating, whichever is less Strip length – 12 mm # - Has been evaluated for its suitability as a protective conductor terminal block and complies with the applicable grounding requirements for terminals for use in a protective circuit.(General Industrial Applications). These Models can be provided in green and yellow. ## - These terminal blocks consisting of two current bars where the lower current bar has been evaluated for its suitability as a protective conductor terminal block and complies with the applicable grounding requirements for terminals for use in a protective circuit. (Commercial Applications, Industrial Applications and Industrial, devices having limited ratings) ### - Has been evaluated for its suitability as a protective conductor terminal block and complies with the applicable grounding requirements for terminals for use in a protective circuit. (Commercial Applications, Industrial Applications and Industrial, devices having limited ratings). These Models shall be provided in green and yellow. #1 – For Canadian Recognition only #2 - The PE Terminal has been evaluated for its suitability as a protective conductor terminal block and complies with the applicable grounding requirements for terminals for use in a protective circuit. (Commercial appliances and Industrial control devices having limited ratings). These PE Terminal can be marked in green and yellow. File E60693 Vol. 1 Sec. 82 and Report Page 2A Issued: New: 2005-10-13 2008-02-21 + - Cat. Nos. PDU 2.5/4 4AN, PDU 2.5/4 3AN, PDU2.5/4, PDU 6/10 3AN, PDU 6/10 and PDU 16 have optional short circuit current rating evaluated for use with copper conductors only. Must be protected by the max ampere and Class of overcurrent protective device noted below: Cat. No. Suitable Copper Conductor Range Line Load PDU 2.5/4 4AN, PDU 2.5/4 3AN, PDU 2.5/4 14-10 PDU 6/10 3AN, PDU 6/10 14-8 PDU 16 12-4 Limiter Fuse Ampere Max 60 Fuse Class J, T 14-10 100 30 RK1,G, CC 60 J, T 30 RK1,G, CC 100 J, T 60 RK1, G 30 RK5, CC 14-8 12-4 SCCR (kA) 100 100 File E60693 Vol. 1 Sec. 82 and Report Page 2A Issued: New: 2005-10-13 2008-02-21 MODEL NOMENCLATURE for PDK..: Example: I PDK 2.5/4 N/L I II III - Basic Construction PDK (Push in type twin terminal block) II - Wire Size: 2.5/4 III - Model Blank N/L V L-PE N-PE PE of terminal block: one phase per current bar neutral conductor/phase conductor interconnection of current bars phase conductor/protective conductor neutral conductor/protective conductor protective conductor terminal block, green and yellow MODEL NOMENCLATURE for PTR..: Example: PTR 2.5/4 3AN BL I II III IV I Basic Construction PTR (Push in type terminal block with disconnect lever) II - Wire Size: 2.5/4 III - Number of poles: Blank 2 poles 3AN 3 poles 4AN 4 poles IV - Color of insulating body BL blue Blank gray File E60693 Vol. 1 Sec. 82 and Report Page 3 Issued: Revised: 2005-10-13 2008-02-21 ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS (NOT FOR FIELD REPRESENTATIVE USE): Products designated USR have been investigated using requirements contained in UL 1059, the Standard for Terminal Blocks. Products designated CNR have been investigated using requirements contained in Canadian Standard CSA C22.2 No. 158, Terminal Blocks. Conditions of Acceptability – For use only in (or with) complete equipment where the acceptability of the combination is determined by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 1. The insulating bodies are molded of polymeric materials as specified in the Section General, designated “I-1”. The use of these materials shall be judged in the end use application. The maximum operating temperature shall not exceed 105°C. 2. The field evaluated using Aluminum and/or terminals shall wiring terminals of this terminal block have been the Standard for Equipment Wiring Terminals For Use With Copper Conductors, UL 486E. The suitability of these be determined in the end-use investigation. 3. An additional Conditioning-Temperature-Dielectric Sequence (until stabilized temperatures) was conducted with the device PDL 4/TR/DU/PE O TNHE in combination with the for this manufacturer recognized fuseholder Siha 3/G20 with a Current of 9 A and 16AWG solid and stranded wire. The temperature rise did not exceed 30 °C in all cases. 4. The terminal block short-circuit ratings on Cat. Nos. PDU 2.5/4, PDU 2.5/4 4AN, PDU 2.5/4 3AN, PDU 6/10, PDU 6/10 3AN and PDU 16 were determined based on testing in a minimum size enclosure measuring 16 x 12 x 6 inches. The suitability of smaller enclosures shall be determined in the end-use investigation. 5. The terminal blocks of type PTR 2.5/4.. and type PDL 4/..are intended for disconnecting use only. These devices shall not interrupt the flow of current under load. File E60693 Vol. 1 Sec. 82 and Report Page 3A Issued: New: 2005-10-13 2008-02-21 6. The insulating bodies are molded of polymeric materials as specified in the following tabulation. The use of these materials shall be judged in the end use application. Cat. Nos. Material Manufacturer Name and Grade Designation PDK 2.5/4, may be followed by N/L, V, L-PE, N-PE or PE BASF AG, KR4205(m), C3U(m) PTR 2.5/4, may be followed by 3AN, 4AN, BL, 3AN BL or 4AN BL Bada AG, KR4205, C3U, LC70FR HF Base material Temperature Rating, °C 105 (generic) File E60693 Vol. 1 Sec. 82 and Report Page 4 Issued: Revised: 2005-10-13 2008-02-21 MARKING: See Section General. Short-circuit current ratings may be marked on the terminal block or on instructions provided with the terminal block. For Terminal Blocks with Short-circuit current ratings: The minimum enclosure size of 16 x 12 x 6 in. shall be marked on an information sheet packed within the unit container. A terminal block with a short circuit rating greater than 10,000 amperes rms shall be marked similar to below: “When protected by (1) ampere maximum Class (2) fuse, this terminal block is rated for use on a circuit capable of delivering no more than (4) rms symmetrical or dc amperes (5) volts maximum” where: 1) Fuse ampere rating 2) Fuse designation (G, J, L, RK1, RK5, or T) 3) Short Circuit rating 4) Circuit voltage Terminal blocks with disconnect lever intended for disconnecting use shall be marked “Not for current interrupting” or “For disconnecting use only”or with an equivalent statement. This marking shall be located on the device, or in or on the smallest unit container or carton.