Phoenix Contact LPTA 16 Lever-Actuated PCB Terminal Blocks
Phoenix Contact LPTA 16 Lever-Actuated PCB Terminal Blocks provide a tool-free lever connection technology that is ideal for on-site device connections. The LPTA 16 terminal blocks make it easier to swiftly and safely connect regenerative energies, electrical drives, and electromobility charging infrastructure. The color-coded actuation lever on these LPTA 16 PCB terminal blocks allows for intuitive use in the field and the tool-free lever operation speeds up the connection and release of conductors with or without ferrules. Typically, LPTA 16 lever-actuated terminal blocks are used in telecommunications, automation, charging, drive, and transportation technologies.
Features
- An actuation lever with a color-coded design facilitates intuitive operation on-site
- Angled wire entry feature optimizes space utilization within the application
- Consistent contact force guarantees dependable, enduring, and steadfast connections
- Tool-free lever operation streamlines conductor connection and release, with or without ferrules
- UL recognized component
Applications
- Automation technology
- Charging technology
- Drive technology
- Electromobility charging infrastructure
- Energy storage
- Photovoltaics
- Telecommunications
- Transportation technology
Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating | 10mm centerline | 66A |
| 15mm centerline | 72A | |
| Number of positions | 1 to 8 | |
| Voltage rating | Group B, C | 600V |
| Group F | 1000V | |
| Wire gauge | 4AWG | |
Video
This TTI Tech Specs video for Phoenix Contact LPTA 16 Lever-Actuated PCB Terminal Blocks explains that these terminal blocks offer tool-free termination using color-coded levers and a space-saving angled wire entry for quick and safe connections. The connectors have a maximum operating voltage of 1000V for the Group F variants and 600V for the Group B and C variants.
See video transcript below
Video Transcript
How many times have you had the wire come out of a terminal block, or have your hand and wrist cramp from twisting a tiny screwdriver at some weird angle inside a tiny enclosure? If you’d rather skip the missed connections and carpal tunnel syndrome, the Phoenix Contact LPTA 16 PCB Connectors offer tool-free termination using color-coded levers and a space-saving angled wire entry for quick and safe connections.
The connectors have a maximum operating voltage of 1000V for the Group F variants and 600V for the Group B and C variants. They are offered with a 10mm or 15mm pitch and support a maximum of 72A while accepting wire sizes to 4AWG. They are UL-recognized and suitable for many industries including automation, electromobility charging, electrical drives, energy storage, transportation, and telecommunications.
