Data sheet | Item number: 256-408 PCB terminal block; push-button; 2.5 mm; Pin spacing 5/5.08 mm; 8-pole; CAGE CLAMP(R); commoning option www.wago.com/256-408 Color: L = (Polzahl x Rasterma) + 2,9 mm Item description 09.05.2019 Page 1/6 Data sheet | Item number: 256-408 www.wago.com/256-408 PCB terminal strips with push-buttons and CAGE CLAMP(R) connection Versions with Ex approval Set to metric or inch pin spacing by compressing PCB terminal strips or pulling them apart Ideal for in-the-field wiring thanks to simplified push-button actuation Convenient, tool-free operation Data Electrical data Ratings per IEC/EN 60664-1 Rated voltage (III / 3) 250 V Rated impulse voltage (III / 3) 4 kV Rated voltage (III / 2) 320 V Rated impulse voltage (III / 2) 4 kV Rated voltage (II / 2) 630 V Rated impulse voltage (II / 2) 4 kV Rated current 24 A Approvals per UL 1059 Rated voltage UL (Use Group B) 300 V Rated current UL (Use Group B) 15 A Rated voltage UL (Use Group D) 300 V Rated current UL (Use Group D) 10 A Approvals per CSA Rated voltage CSA (Use Group B) 300 V Rated current CSA (Use Group B) 15 A Rated voltage CSA (Use Group D) 300 V Rated current CSA (Use Group D) 10 A Connection data Connection technology CAGE CLAMP(R) Actuation type Push-button Solid conductor 0.08 ... 2.5 mm / 28 ... 12 AWG Fine-stranded conductor 0.08 ... 2.5 mm / 28 ... 12 AWG Fine-stranded conductor with ferrule with plastic collar 0.25 ... 1.5 mm Fine-stranded conductor with ferrule without plastic collar 0.25 ... 1.5 mm Strip length 5 ... 6 mm / 0.2 ... 0.24 inch 09.05.2019 Page 2/6 Data sheet | Item number: 256-408 www.wago.com/256-408 Strip length 5 ... 6 mm / 0.2 ... 0.24 inch Conductor entry angle to the PCB 45 Note (conductor cross-section) 12 AWG: THHN, THWN No. of poles 8 Total number of connection points 8 Total number of potentials 8 Number of connection types 1 Number of levels 1 Geometrical Data Pin spacing 5/5.08 mm / 0.197/0.2 inch Width 42.9 mm / 1.689 inch Height 22.2 mm / 0.874 inch Height from the surface 18.2 mm / 0.717 inch Depth 17.6 mm / 0.693 inch Solder pin length 4 mm Solder pin dimensions 0.7 x 0.7 mm Drilled hole diameter (tolerance) 1.1(- ... +0.1) mm PCB contact PCB contact THT Solder pin arrangement over the entire terminal strip, in line Number of solder pins per potential 2 Material Data Color gray Material group I Insulating material Polyamide 66 (PA 66) Flammability class per UL94 V0 Clamping spring material Chrome nickel spring steel (CrNi) Contact material Electrolytic copper (ECu) Contact plating tin-plated Fire load 0.117 MJ Weight 7.788 g Environmental Requirements Limit temperature range -60 ... +105 C 09.05.2019 Page 3/6 Data sheet | Item number: 256-408 www.wago.com/256-408 Commercial data Product Group 4 (Printed Circuit) Country of origin CH GTIN 4044918756983 Customs Tariff No. 85369010000 Compatible products ferrule Item no.: 216-101 Ferrule; Sleeve for 0.5 mm / AWG 22; uninsulated; electro-tin plated www.wago.com/216-101 Item no.: 216-102 Ferrule; Sleeve for 0.75 mm / AWG 20; uninsulated; electro-tin plated www.wago.com/216-102 Item no.: 216-103 Ferrule; Sleeve for 1 mm / AWG 18; uninsulated; electro-tin plated www.wago.com/216-103 Item no.: 216-104 Ferrule; Sleeve for 1.5 mm / AWG 16; uninsulated; electro-tin plated www.wago.com/216-104 Item no.: 216-121 Ferrule; Sleeve for 0.5 mm / AWG 22; uninsulated; electro-tin plated www.wago.com/216-121 Item no.: 216-122 Ferrule; Sleeve for 0.75 mm / AWG 20; uninsulated; electro-tin plated www.wago.com/216-122 Item no.: 216-123 Ferrule; Sleeve for 1 mm / AWG 18; uninsulated; electro-tin plated www.wago.com/216-123 Item no.: 216-124 Ferrule; Sleeve for 1.5 mm / AWG 16; uninsulated; electro-tin plated www.wago.com/216-124 Item no.: 216-131 Ferrule; Sleeve for 0.25 mm / AWG 24; uninsulated; electro-tin plated www.wago.com/216-131 Item no.: 216-132 Ferrule; Sleeve for 0.34 mm / AWG 24; 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