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PCB connector, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of
positions: 3, pitch: 3.81 mm, connection method: Screw connection with tension sleeve, color: green, contact
surface: Tin

The figure shows a 10-position

version of the product

Your advantages
 Well-known connection principle allows worldwide use
 Low temperature rise, thanks to maximum contact force
 Allows connection of two conductors

Key Commercial Data

Packing unit 1 pc

GTIN

GTIN 4017918045890
Weight per Piece (excluding packing) 2.600 g
Custom tariff number 85366990
Country of origin United States

Technical data
Item properties
Brief article description Printed-circuit board connector
Plug-in system MINI COMBICON
Type of contact Female connector
Range of articles MC 1,5/..-ST
Pitch 3.81 mm

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Technical data
Item properties
Number of positions 3
Connection method Screw connection with tension sleeve
Drive form screw head Slotted (L)
Screw thread M2
Locking without
Number of levels 1
Number of connections 3
Number of potentials 3

Electrical parameters
Nominal current 8A
Nom. voltage 160 V
Rated voltage 160 V
Rated voltage (III/2) 160 V
Rated voltage (II/2) 320 V
Rated surge voltage (III/3) 2.5 kV
Rated surge voltage (III/2) 2.5 kV
Rated surge voltage (II/2) 2.5 kV

Connection capacity
Connection method Screw connection with tension sleeve
pluggable Yes
Conductor cross section solid 0.14 mm² ... 1.5 mm²
Conductor cross section flexible 0.14 mm² ... 1.5 mm²
Conductor cross section AWG / kcmil 28 ... 16
Conductor cross section flexible, with ferrule without plastic sleeve 0.25 mm² ... 1.5 mm²
Conductor cross section, flexible, with ferrule, with plastic sleeve 0.25 mm² ... 0.5 mm²
2 conductors with same cross section, solid 0.08 mm² ... 0.5 mm²
2 conductors with same cross section, flexible 0.08 mm² ... 0.75 mm²
2 conductors with same cross section, flexible, with ferrule without plastic
0.25 mm² ... 0.34 mm²
sleeve
2 conductors with the same cross section, flexible, with TWIN ferrule with
0.5 mm² ... 0.5 mm²
plastic sleeve
Cylindrical gauge a x b / diameter 2.4 mm x 1.5 mm / 1.6 mm
Stripping length 7 mm
Torque 0.22 Nm ... 0.25 Nm

Material data - contact

WEEE/RoHS-compliant, free of whiskers according to IEC 60068-2-82/
Note
JEDEC JESD 201

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Technical data
Material data - contact
Contact material Cu alloy
Surface characteristics hot-dip tin-plated
Metal surface terminal point (top layer) Tin (4 - 8 µm Sn)
Metal surface contact area (top layer) Tin (4 - 8 µm Sn)

Material data - housing

Housing color green (6021)
Insulating material PA
Insulating material group I
CTI according to IEC 60112 600
Flammability rating according to UL 94 V0
Glow wire flammability index GWFI according to EN 60695-2-12 850
Glow wire ignition temperature GWIT according to EN 60695-2-13 775
Temperature for the ball pressure test according to EN 60695-10-2 125 °C

Dimensions for the product

Length [ l ] 16.1 mm
Width [ w ] 12.22 mm
Pitch 3.81 mm
Height (without solder pin) 11.1 mm

Packaging information
Type of packaging packed in cardboard
Pieces per package 250
Denomination packing units Pcs.

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature (storage/transport) -40 °C ... 70 °C
Ambient temperature (assembly) -5 °C ... 100 °C
Ambient temperature (operation) -40 °C ... 100 °C (dependent on the derating curve)

Termination and connection method

Test for conductor damage and slackening IEC 60999-1:1999-11
Test passed

Pull-out test
Pull-out test IEC 60999-1:1999-11
Test passed
Conductor cross section / conductor type / tensile force 0.14 mm² / solid / > 7 N
0.14 mm² / flexible / > 7 N
1.5 mm² / solid / > 40 N
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Technical data
Pull-out test
1.5 mm² / flexible / > 40 N

Mechanical tests according to standard

Test specification IEC 61984
Visual examination Test passed IEC 60512-1-1:2002-02
Dimensional test Test passed IEC 60512-1-2:2002-02
Resistance of marking Test passed IEC 60068-2-70:1995-12
Result Test passed
Specification IEC 60512-13-2:2006-02
No. of cycles 25
Insertion strength per pos. approx. 6N
Withdraw strength per pos. approx. 4N
Polarization and coding Test passed IEC 60512-13-5:2006-02
Result Test passed
Specification IEC 60512-15-1:2008-05
Test force per pos. 21 N

Air clearances and creepage distances

Clearances and creepage distances IEC 60664-1:2007-04
Specification IEC 60664-1:2007-04
Minimum clearance - inhomogeneous field (III/3) 1.5 mm
Minimum clearance - inhomogeneous field (III/2) 1.5 mm
Minimum clearance - inhomogeneous field (II/2) 1.5 mm
Minimum creepage distance value (III/3) 2 mm
Minimum creepage distance value (III/2) 1.5 mm
Minimum creepage distance value (II/2) 1.6 mm
Note on connection cross section With connected conductor 1.5 mm² (solid).

Current carrying capacity / derating curves

Specification IEC 61984

Mechanical tests (A)

Test specification IEC 61984
Insertion strength per pos. approx. 6N
Withdraw strength per pos. approx. 4N
Polarization when inserted requirement >20 N Test passed
Contact holder in insert requirements >20 N Test passed

Durability tests (B)

Specification IEC 60512-9-1:2010-03

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Technical data
Durability tests (B)
Contact resistance R1 1.3 mΩ
Insertion/withdrawal cycles 25
Contact resistance R2 1.5 mΩ
Impulse withstand voltage at sea level 2.95 kV
Power-frequency withstand voltage 1.39 kV
Insulation resistance, neighboring positions 15 TΩ

Climatic tests (D)

Specification ISO 6988:1985-02
Cold stress -40 °C/2 h
Thermal stress 100 °C/168 h
3 3
Corrosive stress 0.2 dm SO2 on 300 dm /40 °C/1 cycle
Impulse withstand voltage at sea level 2.95 kV
Power-frequency withstand voltage 1.39 kV

Environmental and durability tests (E)

Specification IEC 61984:2008-10
Result, degree of protection, IP code Finger safety with IP20 test finger

Environmental Product Compliance

REACh SVHC Lead 7439-92-1
China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period = 50 years
For details about hazardous substances go to tab “Downloads”, Category
“Manufacturer's declaration”

Drawings

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Diagram

Type: MC 1,5/...-ST-3,81 with MCD 1,5/...-G1-3,81

Diagram

Type: MC 1,5/...-ST-3,81 with MC 1,5/...-G-3,81

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Diagram

Type: MC 1,5/...-ST-3,81 with MC 1,5/...-G-3,81 THT

Diagram

Type: MC 1,5/...-ST-3,81 with MCV 1,5/...-G-3,81

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Diagram

Type: MC 1,5/...-ST-3,81 with MCV 1,5/...-G-3,81 P26 THR

Dimensional drawing

Classifications
eCl@ss

eCl@ss 4.0 27260700

eCl@ss 4.1 27260700
eCl@ss 5.0 27260700
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Classifications
eCl@ss
eCl@ss 5.1 27260700
eCl@ss 6.0 27260700
eCl@ss 7.0 27440309
eCl@ss 8.0 27440309
eCl@ss 9.0 27440309

ETIM

ETIM 3.0 EC001121

ETIM 4.0 EC002638
ETIM 5.0 EC002638
ETIM 6.0 EC002638
ETIM 7.0 EC002638

UNSPSC

UNSPSC 6.01 30211810

UNSPSC 7.0901 39121409
UNSPSC 11 39121409
UNSPSC 12.01 39121409
UNSPSC 13.2 39121409
UNSPSC 18.0 39121409
UNSPSC 19.0 39121409
UNSPSC 20.0 39121409
UNSPSC 21.0 39121409

Approvals
Approvals

Approvals

CSA / IECEE CB Scheme / VDE Gutachten mit Fertigungsüberwachung / EAC / cULus Recognized

Ex Approvals

Approval details

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Approvals

CSA 
  http://www.csagroup.org/services-industries/product-listing/  13631

  B D
Nominal voltage UN 300 V 300 V
Nominal current IN 8A 8A
mm²/AWG/kcmil 28-16 28-16

IECEE CB Scheme 
  http://www.iecee.org/  DE1-60987-B1B2

   
Nominal voltage UN 160 V
Nominal current IN 8A
mm²/AWG/kcmil 0.2-1.5


VDE Gutachten mit  http://www2.vde.com/de/Institut/Online-Service/
 40011723
Fertigungsüberwachung  VDE-gepruefteProdukte/Seiten/Online-Suche.aspx

   
Nominal voltage UN 160 V
Nominal current IN 8A
mm²/AWG/kcmil 0.2-1.5

EAC 
    B.01687

cULus Recognized 
  http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm  E60425-20110128

  B D
Nominal voltage UN 300 V 300 V
Nominal current IN 8A 8A
mm²/AWG/kcmil 30-14 30-14

Accessories
Accessories
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Accessories
Bridge

Insertion bridge - EBPL 2-3,81 - 1733495

Insertion bridge for plugs featuring a screw connection with a 3.81 mm pitch
 
 

Insertion bridge - EBPL 3-3,81 - 1733505

Insertion bridge for plugs featuring a screw connection with a 3.81 mm pitch
 
 

Cable housing

Cable housing - KGG-MC 1,5/ 3 - 1834356

Cable housing, pitch: 3.81 mm, number of positions: 3, dimension a: 13.82 mm, color: green
 
 

Labeled terminal marker

Marker card - SK 3,81/2,8:FORTL.ZAHLEN - 0804109

Marker card, Card, white, labeled, Horizontal: consecutive numbers 1 ... 10, 11 ... 20, etc. up to 91 ... (99)100, mounting
type: adhesive, for terminal block width: 3.81 mm, lettering field size: 3.81 x 2.8 mm
 
 

Screwdriver tools

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Accessories

Screwdriver - SZS 0,4X2,5 VDE - 1205037

Screwdriver, slot-headed, VDE insulated, size: 0.4 x 2.5 x 80 mm, 2-component grip, with non-slip grip
 
 

Additional products

Feed-through header - MCV 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 P14 THR - 1707010

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: black, contact surface: Tin, mounting: THR soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 1.4
mm, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under “Downloads”
 
 

Feed-through header - MCV 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 P26 THR - 1707434

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: black, contact surface: Tin, mounting: THR soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 2.6
mm, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under “Downloads”
 
 

Feed-through header - MCV 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 P26 THRR32 - 1712843

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: black, contact surface: Tin, mounting: THR soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 2.6
mm, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under “Downloads”
 
 

Printed-circuit board connector - MC 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 P20 THRR32 - 1782585

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: black, contact surface: Tin, mounting: THR soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 2
mm, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under “Downloads”
 
 

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Accessories

Printed-circuit board connector - MC 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 - 1803280

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]:
3.4 mm
 
 

Printed-circuit board connector - MCV 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 - 1803439

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]:
3.4 mm
 
 

Printed-circuit board connector - SMC 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 - 1827282

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]:
3.4 mm
 
 

Feed-through header - MCD 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 - 1829963

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]:
3.5 mm, In combination with MCV plug components, both an MCVW and an MCVR plug must be used.
 
 

Feed-through header - MCDV 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 - 1830415

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]:
3.4 mm, In combination with MCV plug components, both an MCVW and an MCVR plug must be used.
 
 

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Accessories

Feed-through header - MCVDU 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 - 1832701

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]:
2.5 mm
 
 

Printed-circuit board connector - MCD 1,5/ 3-G1-3,81 - 1843088

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]:
3.5 mm, In combination with MCV plug components, both an MCVW and an MCVR plug must be used.
 
 

Feed-through header - MCDV 1,5/ 3-G1-3,81 - 1847738

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]:
3.4 mm, In combination with MCV plug components, both an MCVW and an MCVR plug must be used.
 
 

Feed-through header - EMCV 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 - 1860650

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Press-in technology, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin
[P]: 3.8 mm
 
 

Feed-through header - MCO 1,5/ 3-GR-3,81 - 1861659

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3
mm
 
 

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Accessories

Feed-through header - MCO 1,5/ 3-GL-3,81 - 1861730

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3
mm
 
 

Feed-through header - EMC 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 - 1897814

PCB headers, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 3,
pitch: 3.81 mm, color: green, contact surface: Tin, mounting: Press-in technology, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin
[P]: 3.5 mm
 
 

Feed-through header - MC 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 THT - 1908774

PCB headers, number of positions: 3, pitch: 3.81 mm, color: black, contact surface: Tin, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder
pin [P]: 3.4 mm, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under
“Downloads”
 
 

Feed-through header - MC 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 THT-R56 - 1943768

PCB headers, number of positions: 3, pitch: 3.81 mm, color: black, contact surface: Tin, pin layout: Linear pinning, User
information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under “Downloads”
 
 

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