Looking for a specific connector - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: captainscarlet
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 01:04:27 pm
content: Hi,I have a PCB with a this specific socket:http://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-headers/7100122/I want to make a PCB with a matching through hole plug connector that will plug straight into this socket, however I can't find this plug anywhere!All I can see are screw terminal blocks like this:http://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-terminal-blocks/7100154/?origin=PSF_435707|rel. I don't know if I'm missing something here, but I would have assumed a plug terminal existed.Has anyone seen a plug that would fit this connector?

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 01:13:40 pm
content: They are really cable connectors not interboard connectors, usually used on rail.

author: captainscarlet
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 01:37:58 pm
content: I know, but I'm doing a run of 200 boards and the thoughts of cutting, ferruling and screwing in wires is making me sick. Much better just to plug in.

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 01:54:52 pm
content: I would say thatisthe plug that fits your socket---the squarish pieces look the same.If you need a solder connected plug you are stiff out of luck!

author: captainscarlet
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 02:00:29 pm
content: It is, I've checked the diagrams.But my only option is to get mount a row of pin headers, then insert the header pins into the screw terminals and tighten. Not very professional.If anyone has an alternative I'd live to hear it.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 02:03:14 pm
content: do you have to use these ?

author: captainscarlet
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 02:09:50 pm
content: Well I buy in the pcb with the socket (in the first link) so changing it would be more hassle than its worth.I thought it would be easy to find a matching through hole plug for my own board, but I got nowhere.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 02:16:03 pm
content: no option of buying the board without ? can you hot air it off quickly or are there other parts too close.

author: captainscarlet
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 02:30:41 pm
content: Again its the tradeoff of time and effort.I'd have to disassemble the enclosure, remove the board, desolder, resolder and test x 200.Plus I've voided the warranty.I've found one that looks right. Unfortunately it comes from the Good Luck China Connector Company:http://www.kefacontact.com/products/PCB-connector-with-side-lock-2029314.html

author: captainscarlet
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 02:52:53 pm
content: Call off the search.I found one here:https://www.phoenixcontact.com/online/portal/us?urile=pxc-oc-itemdetail:pid=1862593

author: leblanc
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 04:54:26 pm
content: Most of the time manufactures will have a "mating connectors" section in the description (and sometimes you can find that info on digikey as well). For your case, the only mating connector (by TE) seems to be the 284506-4, which is not mounted on a PCB...I would compare the drawings of TE's 284506-4 and the one you found by Phoenix Contact. They have some differences, just make sure that they will be compatible.

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2015, 06:41:21 am
content: If I see a green header I always think Phoenix first.

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2015, 06:49:32 am
content: Well, browse through phoenix catalog 1 for starters.http://bit.ly/1eYAXsH(they have this massively long url system, so I had to shorten it)Or maybe one of their competitors,http://www.ptr.eu/,http://www.wago.us/...