235 Spring Clamp PCB Terminal Blocks

Series Part Number

Part Number: ULO - TB12 - 235W / 5.0 - 02 P - 4 000A
Explanation:

Brand

Series Code

TB12 - 235 or 235W at 5.0mm, or 235 at 7.5mm and 7.62mm
TB18 - 235 at 3.81mm, 3.96mm or 5.08mm; 235W at 5.08mm uses this code in its ordering drawing

Model

235 - Raised lever; 3.81mm, 3.96mm, 5.0mm, 5.08mm, 7.5mm or 7.62mm
235W - Without raised lever; 5.0mm or 5.08mm

Pitch

3.81 - 3.81mm; TB18-235
3.96 - 3.96mm; TB18-235
5.0 - 5.0mm; TB12-235 or TB12-235W
5.08 - 5.08mm; TB18-235 or TB18-235W
7.5 - 7.5mm; TB12-235
7.62 - 7.62mm; TB12-235

Poles

02–24 - Two-digit count from 2 to 24 poles

Pole Suffix

Colour

1 - Grey
2 - Blue
3 - Black
4 - Green
5 - Orange
6 - Red
7 - Transparent
8 - Yellow
9 - White

Customer Requirements

000A - Standard suffix shown in the ordering drawings

Description

235 spring clamp PCB terminals

The 235 family provides a single row of spring-connected terminal positions with solder pins for PCB mounting. Eight models cover six pitches. Standard 235 versions have raised actuation levers; the 235W versions have a 9.75mm-high body without raised levers. Select the exact model and pitch before defining the PCB footprint.

ModelPitchConstructionPole range
TB18-235/3.813.81mmLever2–24
TB18-235/3.963.96mm
TB12-235/5.05mm
TB12-235W/5.0W, without raised lever
TB18-235/5.085.08mmLever
TB12-235W/5.08W, without raised lever
TB12-235/7.57.5mmLever with partition
TB12-235/7.627.62mm

IEC ratings by operating condition

ModelsOvervoltage categoryPollution degreeRated currentRated voltageRated impulse voltage
TB18-235/3.81 and TB18-235/3.96III210A250V2.5kV
TB12-235/5.0, TB18-235/5.08, TB12-235W/5.0 and TB12-235W/5.08317.5A4kV
2320V
II630V
TB12-235/7.5 and TB12-235/7.62III3400V8kV
21000V
II

Ratings for other overvoltage-category and pollution-degree combinations are not specified for the 3.81mm and 3.96mm models.

UL use-group ratings

ModelsUse groupRated currentRated voltageWire range
All six lever-equipped 235 modelsB5A300V20–18AWG
C150V
D300V
TB12-235W/5.0 and TB12-235W/5.08B
C
D

Conductor sizes and operating specifications

ModelsSolid conductorFlexible conductorFlexible conductor with ferrule
TB18-235/3.810.5–1.5mm²0.5–1.0mm²0.5–1.0mm²
TB18-235/3.960.5–1.5mm²0.5–1.5mm²
TB12-235/5.0, TB18-235/5.08, TB12-235/7.5 and TB12-235/7.620.2–2.5mm²0.2–1.5mm²0.2–1.5mm²
TB12-235W/5.0 and TB12-235W/5.080.2–1.5mm²
ParameterAll eight models
Connection methodSpring connection
Terminal rows1
Stripping length10mm
Protection ratingIP20
Operating temperature-40°C to +105°C
Terminal screw and tightening torqueNot applicable to the spring connection
Separate fixing screw and torqueNot specified

Materials

Component or propertySpecification
Housing and coverPA66, UL94V-0
Levers on standard 235 modelsPA66, UL94V-0
Partitions on 7.5mm and 7.62mm modelsPA66, UL94V-0
Insulation material groupI
SpringStainless steel
Solder pins on TB18-235/3.81, TB18-235/3.96, TB12-235/5.0 and TB18-235/5.08Tin-plated brass
Pins on both 235W models and TB12-235/7.5 and TB12-235/7.62Tin-plated copper alloy
RoHS complianceDeclared

Ordering

FieldSelection
Model and pitchSelect the complete designation in the model table, retaining the W suffix where applicable
Pole code02P–24P
Colour code1: Grey; 2: Blue; 3: Black; 4: Green; 5: Orange; 6: Red; 7: Transparent; 8: Yellow; 9: White
Customer requirement suffix000A standard designation

PCB layout and dimensions

Dimensions are in millimetres. N is the pole count. All eight models have two rows of solder pins at 5mm row spacing and nominal 1.20mm PCB holes. Solder tails are 3.60±0.30mm. A single row of terminal positions should not be confused with the two pin rows.

ModelLengthBody depthHeight above pin shoulderPin width × thickness
TB18-235/3.813.81×N+1.6012.609.10 body; overall lever height not specified0.80×0.40
TB18-235/3.963.96×N+1.6015.10 including lever
TB12-235/5.05×(N−1)+6.609.10 body; overall lever height not specified0.70×0.50
TB12-235W/5.05×N+1.5012.509.750.80×0.40
TB18-235/5.085.08×N12.609.10 body; overall lever height not specified0.70×0.50
TB12-235W/5.085.08×N+1.5012.509.750.80×0.40
TB12-235/7.57.5×N−1.009.75 body; 15.50 reference including lever
TB12-235/7.627.62×N−1.00

The four smaller-pitch lever models use a 3.15mm side-view pin-to-body edge offset; both W models and the 7.5mm and 7.62mm models use 3mm. Use the individual drawings for longitudinal end allowances and pin-centre datums.

235 3.81mm outline and PCB layout
TB18-235/3.81: 3.81mm pitch, 12.60mm body depth and a 5mm pin-row spacing.
235 3.96mm outline and PCB layout
TB18-235/3.96: 3.96mm pitch and a 15.10mm height including the actuation lever.
235 5mm outline and PCB layout
TB12-235/5.0: lever construction with 0.70×0.50mm pins and a length of 5×(N−1)+6.60mm.
235W 5mm outline and PCB layout
TB12-235W/5.0: 9.75mm-high body without raised levers, at 5mm pitch.
235 5.08mm outline and PCB layout
TB18-235/5.08: lever construction with a 5.08×Nmm body length and separate pin-centre end offsets.
235W 5.08mm outline and PCB layout
TB12-235W/5.08: 9.75mm body height, 5.08mm pitch and 5mm pin-row spacing.
235 7.5mm outline and PCB layout
TB12-235/7.5: partitioned lever construction with a 15.50mm reference height.
235 7.62mm outline and PCB layout
TB12-235/7.62: partitioned lever construction and a length of 7.62×N−1.00mm.

General drawing tolerances

Individual dimension tolerances take precedence over these general values.

Dimension rangeTotal pitch toleranceNominal dimension tolerance
Over 0mm to 30mm±0.18mm±0.20mm
Over 30mm to 53mm±0.20mm±0.25mm
Over 53mm to 70mm±0.25mm±0.30mm
Over 70mm to 90mm±0.30mm±0.35mm
Over 90mm to 115mm±0.35mm±0.44mm
Over 115mm to 150mm±0.44mm±0.55mm
Over 150mm to 200mm±0.55mm±0.70mm
Over 200mm to 250mm±0.70mm±0.80mm
Over 250mm to 320mm±0.75mm±0.90mm
Geometric characteristicApplicable dimensionTolerance
Perpendicularity0–10mm0.2mm
Over 10mm0.3mm
SymmetryAll0.3mm
StraightnessOver 0mm to 100mm0.2mm
ParallelismOver 100mm to 150mm0.3mm
Over 150mm0.5mm

Technical documents

Eight technical drawings are attached, one for each model and pitch.