232-168 WAGO Electrical Connector Accessories

WAGO 232-168 is a connector part of the MCS - MULTI CONNECTION SYSTEM, designed without breaking capacity as per DIN EN 61984, indicating it should not be connected or disconnected under load or when live. It adheres to IEC/EN 60664-1 standards, with nominal voltages of 320V (III/3), 320V (III/2), and 630V (II/2), all with a rated impulse voltage of 4kV and a rated current of 12A. UL and CSA approvals include ratings of 300V and 600V with currents ranging from 10A to 15A, depending on the use group. It features 8 connection points, a single connection type, and one level, with a pole number of 8 for connection 1. The physical specifications include a pin spacing of 5.08mm, dimensions of 42.14mm in width, 23.25mm in height, 18.25mm height from the surface, and 11.6mm in depth, with a solder pin length of 5mm and dimensions of 0.6 x 1mm. It offers variable coding, anti-rotation protection, and is designed as a female connector/socket for PCB with a 90° mating direction to the PCB and THT PCB contact. The connector is made from Polyamide (PA66) in orange, with a copper alloy contact material and tin plating. It has a flammability class of UL94 V0, weighs 7.3g, and can operate within a temperature range of -60 to +85°C. Packaged in boxes of 50 pieces, it is RoHS compliant without exemptions, has a GTIN of 4044918578752, and a customs tariff number of 85366990990, indicating its origin is DE (Germany).