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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60947-7-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.130.20
English version
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear -
Part 7-4: Ancillary equipment -
PCB terminal blocks for copper conductors
(IEC 60947-7-4:2013)
Appareillage à basse tension -  Niederspannungsschaltgeräte -
Partie 7-4: Matériels accessoires - Teil 7-4: Hilfseinrichtungen -
Blocs de jonction pour cartes de circuits Leiterplatten-Anschlussklemmen
imprimés pour conducteurs en cuivre für Kupferleiter
(CEI 60947-7-4:2013) (IEC 60947-7-4:2013)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2013-09-10. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
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Foreword
The text of document 17B/1822/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60947-7-4, prepared by SC 17B
“Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear” of IEC/TC 17 “Switchgear and controlgear" was submitted to
the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 60947-7-4:2013.

The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2014-06-10
• latest date by which the document has to be
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2016-09-10
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60947-7-4:2013 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:

IEC 60512-5-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60512-5-1.
IEC 60512-9-5 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60512-9-5.
IEC 60529 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60529.
IEC 60664-1:2007 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60664-1:2007 (not modified).
IEC 60695-2-10 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60695-2-10.
IEC 60695-10-2 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60695-10-2.
IEC 60695-11-5 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60695-11-5.
IEC 60998-1:2002 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60998-1:2004 (modified).
IEC 61984 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61984.

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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60068-2-20 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-20 -
Part 2-20: Tests - Test T: Test methods for
solderability and resistance to soldering heat
of devices with leads
IEC 60352-1 - Solderless connections - EN 60352-1 -
Part 1: Wrapped connections - General
requirements, test methods and practical
guidance
IEC 60352-2 - Solderless connections - EN 60352-2 -
Part 2: Crimped connections - General
requirements, test methods and practical
guidance
IEC 60352-3 - Solderless connections - EN 60352-3 -
Part 3: Solderless accessible insulation
displacement connections - General
requirements, test methods and practical
guidance
IEC 60352-4 - Solderless connections - EN 60352-4 -
Part 4: Solderless non-accessible insulation
displacement connections - General
requirements, test methods and practical
guidance
IEC 60352-5 - Solderless connections - EN 60352-5 -
Part 5: Press-in connections - General
requirements, test methods and practical
guidance
IEC 60352-6 - Solderless connections - EN 60352-6 -
Part 6: Insulation piercing connections -
General requirements, test methods and
practical guidance
IEC 60352-7 - Solderless connections - EN 60352-7 -
Part 7: Spring clamp connections - General
requirements, test methods and practical
guidance
IEC 60512-2-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-2-1 -
and measurements -
Part 2-1: Electrical continuity and contact
resistance tests - Test 2a: Contact
resistance - Millivolt level method

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60512-4-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-4-1 -
and measurements -
Part 4-1: Voltage stress tests - Test 4a:
Voltage proof
IEC 60512-5-2 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-5-2 -
and measurements -
Part 5-2: Current-carrying capacity tests -
Test 5b: Current-temperature derating

IEC 60512-11-7 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-11-7 -
and measurements -
Part 11- 7: Climatic tests - Test 11g: Flowing
mixed gas corrosion test
IEC 60512-11-9 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-11-9 -
and measurements -
Part 11-9: Climatic tests - Test 11i: Dry heat

IEC 60512-11-10 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-11-10 -
and measurements -
Part 11-10: Climatic tests - Test 11j: Cold

IEC 60695-2-11 - Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-2-11 -
Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test
methods - Glow-wire flammability test
method for end-products
IEC 60695-2-12 - Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-2-12 -
Part 2-12: Glowing/hot-wire based test
methods - Glow-wire flammability index
(GWFI) test method for materials

IEC 60695-2-13 - Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-2-13 -
Part 2-13: Glowing/hot-wire based test
methods - Glow-wire ignition temperature
(GWIT) test method for materials

IEC 60947-1 2007 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN 60947-1 2007
+ A1 2010 Part 1: General rules + A1 2011

IEC 60998-2-3 - Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits EN 60998-2-3 -
for household and similar purposes -
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for
connecting devices as separate entities with
insulation-piercing clamping units

IEC 60999-1 - Connecting devices - Electrical copper EN 60999-1 -
conductors - Safety requirements for screw-
type and screwless-type clamping units -
Part 1: General requirements and particular
requirements for clamping units for
conductors from 0,2 mm² up to 35 mm²
(included)
IEC 60999-2 - Connecting devices - Electrical copper EN 60999-2 -
conductors - Safety requirements for screw-
type and screwless-type clamping units -
Part 2: Particular requirements for clamping
units for conductors above 35 mm² up to 300
mm² (included)
IEC 61210 - Connecting devices - Flat quick-connect EN 61210 -
terminations for electrical copper conductors
- Safety requirements
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Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
ISO 6988 - Metallic and other non-organic coatings - EN ISO 6988 -
Sulfur dioxide test with general condensation
of moisture
IEC 60947-7-4 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-08
INTERNATIONAL
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 General . 7
1.1 Scope . 7
1.2 Normative references . 7
2 Terms and definitions . 9
3 Classification . 10
4 Characteristics . 10
4.1 Summary of characteristics . 10
4.2 Type of PCB terminal block . 10
4.3 Rated and limiting values . 10
4.3.1 Rated voltages . 10
4.3.2 Rated current . 10
4.3.3 Standard cross-sections . 10
4.3.4 Maximum cross-section . 11
4.3.5 Connecting capacity . 11
5 Product information . 12
5.1 Marking . 12
5.2 Additional information . 13
6 Normal service, mounting and transport conditions . 13
7 Constructional and performance requirements . 13
7.1 Constructional requirements . 13
7.1.1 Clamping units . 13
7.1.2 Mounting and installation . 14
7.1.3 Clearances and creepage distances . 14
7.1.4 Terminal identification and marking . 14
7.1.5 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire . 15
7.1.6 Maximum cross-section and connecting capacity . 15
7.2 Performance requirements . 15
7.2.1 Temperature rise . 15
7.2.2 Dielectric properties . 15
7.2.3 Short-time withstand current . 15
7.2.4 Contact resistance . 16
7.2.5 Ageing test (climatic sequence and corrosion test) . 16
7.3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . 16
8 Tests . 16
8.1 Kinds of test . 16
8.2 General . 16
8.3 Verification of mechanical characteristics . 17
8.3.1 General . 17
8.3.2 Attachment of the PCB terminal block on its support . 17
8.3.3 Vacant . 17
8.3.4 Verification of the maximum cross-section and connecting capacity . 17
8.3.5 Verification of maximum cross-section (special test with gauges) . 17
8.4 Verification of electrical characteristics . 17
8.4.1 General . 17

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8.4.2 Verification of clearances and creepage distances. 18
8.4.3 Dielectric tests . 18
8.4.4 Verification of contact resistance . 19
8.4.5 Temperature rise test . 20
8.4.6 Short-time withstand current test . 22
8.4.7 Ageing test (climatic sequence and corrosion test) . 23
8.5 Verification of thermal characteristics . 24
8.6 Verification of EMC characteristics . 25
8.6.1 General . 25
8.6.2 Immunity. 25
8.6.3 Emission. 25
Annex A (informative) Structure of a PCB terminal block . 26
Annex B (informative) Additional Information to be specified between manufacturer
and user . 27
Annex C (informative) Examples of PCBs and PCB terminal blocks for high current
application . 28
Bibliography . 30

Figure 1 – Test assembly for the measurement of contact resistance and temperature
rise . 20
Figure 2 – Example of wiring structure of a multi-tier PCB terminal block . 21
Figure 3 – Test assembly for the measurement of short-time withstand current . 23
Figure 4 – Test sequence . 24
Figure A.1 – Structure of a PCB terminal block . 26
Figure C.1 – Structure of a high current PCB . 28
Figure C.2 – PCB terminal block with soldered connection to the PCB . 28
Figure C.3 – PCB terminal block with screwed connection to the PCB . 29

Table 1 – Standard cross-sections of copper conductors . 11
Table 2 – Relationship between maximum cross-section and connecting capacity of
PCB terminal blocks. 12
Table 3 – Standards for clamping units and connecting methods . 14
Table 4 – Impulse withstand test voltages . 19
Table 5 – Dielectric test voltages corresponding to the rated insulation voltage . 19
Table 6 – Length of connectable conductors and conductor loops . 21
Table 7 – Examples of cross-sectional distribution of interconnections on printed
circuit boards . 22

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FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60947-7-4 has been prepared by subcommittee 17B: Low-voltage
switchgear and controlgear, of IEC technical committee 17: Switchgear and controlgear.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
17B/1822/FDIS 17B/1827/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60947 series, published under the general title Low-voltage
switchgear and controlgear, can be found on the IEC website.

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the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
IMPORTANT – The 'colour inside' logo on the cover page of this publication indicates
that it contains colours which are considered to be useful for the correct
understanding of its contents. Users should therefore print this document using a
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INTRODUCTION
This standard IEC 60947-7-4 for PCB terminal blocks covers not only the terminal block
requirements according to IEC 60947-7 series but also takes into account the specifications of
connectors according to IEC 61984 as the requirements for both components are highly
similar due to equivalent applications.

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Part 7-4: Ancillary equipment –
PCB terminal blocks for copper conductors

1 General
1.1 Scope
This part of IEC 60947 specifies requirements for PCB terminal blocks primarily intended for
industrial or similar use.
Mounting and fixing on the printed circuit board is made by soldering, press-in or equivalent
methods to provide electrical and mechanical connection between copper conductors and the
printed circuit board.
This standard applies to PCB terminal blocks intended to connect copper conductors, with or
2 2
without special preparation, having a cross-section between 0,05 mm and 300 mm (AWG
30/600 kcmil), intended to be used in circuits of a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. up
to 1 000 Hz or 1 500 V d.c.
NOTE 1 Large cross section terminal blocks are dedicated to specific design of high current PCBs. The range up
to 300 mm² is kept to cover any possible application. Examples of high current PCBs and PCB terminal blocks are
shown in Annex C.
NOTE 2 AWG is the abbreviation of “American Wire Gage” (Gage (US) = Gauge (UK));
kcmil = 1 000 cmil;
1 cmil = 1 circular mil = surface of a circle having a diameter of 1 mil;
1 mil = 1/1 000 inch.
This standard may be used as a guide for special types of PCB terminal blocks with
components, such as disconnect units, integrated cartridge fuse-links and the like.
If applicable, in this standard the term “clamping unit” is used instead of “terminal”. This is
taken into account in case of references to IEC 60947-1.
1.2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-20, Environmental testing – Part 2-20: Tests – Test T: Test methods for
solderability and resistance to soldering heat of devices with leads
IEC 60352-1, Solderless connections – Part 1: Wrapped connections – General requirements,
test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60352-2, Solderless connections – Part 2: Crimped connections – General requirements,
test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60352-3, Solderless connections – Part 3: Solderless accessible insulation displacement
connections – General requirements, test methods and practical guidance

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IEC 60352-4, Solderless connections – Part 4: Solderless non-accessible insulation
displacement connections – General requirements, test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60352-5, Solderless connections – Part 5: Press-in connections – General requirements,
test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60352-6, Solderless connections – Part 6: Insulation piercing connections – General
requirements, test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60352-7, Solderless connections – Part 7: Spring clamp connections – General
requirements, test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60512-2-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 2-1:
Electrical continuity and contact resistance tests – Test 2a: Contact resistance – Millivolt level
method
IEC 60512-4-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 4-1:
Voltage stress tests – Test 4a: Voltage proof
IEC 60512-5-2, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 5-2:
Current-carrying capacity tests – Test 5b: Current-temperature derating
IEC 60512-11-7, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 11-7:
Climatic tests – Test 11g: Flowing mixed gas corrosion test
IEC 60512-11-9, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 11-9:
Climatic tests – Test 11i: Dry heat
IEC 60512-11-10, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 11-
10: Climatic tests – Test 11j: Cold
IEC 60695-2-11, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products
IEC 60695-2-12, Fire hazard testing - Part 2-12: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-
wire flammability index (GWFI) test method for materials
IEC 60695-2-13, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-13: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire ignition temperature (GWIT) test method for materials
IEC 60947-1:2007, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: General rules
Amendment 1: 2010
IEC 60998-2-3, Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar
purposes – Part 2-3: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with
insulation-piercing clamping units
IEC 60999-1, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements for
screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 1: General requirements and particular
2 2
requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm up to 35 mm (included)
IEC 60999-2, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements for
screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 2: Particular requirements for clamping
2 2
units for conductors above 35 mm up to 300 mm (included)

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IEC 61210, Connecting devices – Flat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper
conductors – Safety requirements
ISO 6988, Metallic and other non-organic coatings – Sulfur dioxide test with general
condensation of moisture
2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60947-1, as well as
the following, apply.
2.1
printed circuit board
PCB
piece of insulating material with fixed metal traces to connect electronic components
Note 1 to entry: Printed circuit boards are typically subdivided according to:
– their structure (e.g. single- and double-sided, multilayers);
– the nature of the base material (e.g. rigid, flexible).
2.2
PCB terminal block
part intended to be mounted on a printed circuit board and carrying one or more mutually
insulated contact units and which provides an electrical and mechanical connection between
copper conductor and printed circuit board
2.3
rated current
current value assigned by the manufacturer which the PCB terminal block can carry
continuously (without interruption) and simultaneously through all its poles connected with the
maximum cross-section, preferably at an ambient temperature of 40 °C, without the upper
limiting temperature being exceeded
2.4
contact unit
conductive part establishing the connection between printed circuit board and connectable
conductor(s)
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A.
2.5
upper limiting temperature
ULT
maximum temperature in the PCB terminal block as outcome (sum) of the ambient
temperature and the temperature rise due to current flow, at which the PCB terminal block is
intended to be still operable
Note 1 to entry: At ambient temperature = ULT the available temperature rise due to current flow is zero, thus the
current carrying capacity of the PCB terminal block is zero.
2.6
lower limiting temperature
LLT
minimum temperature of a PCB terminal block assigned by the manufacturer, at which a PCB
terminal block is intended to operate

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3 Classification
A distinction is made between various types of PCB terminal blocks, if applicable, as follows:
a) type of clamping unit (see 7.1.1);
b) ability to accept prepared conductors (see 2.3.28 of IEC 60947-1:2007,
Amendment 1 (2010));
c) type of electrical contact to the printed circuit board;
d) type of mechanical fastening to the printed circuit board;
e) number of poles;
f) pitch (center to center pin spacing);
g) contact unit with identical or dissimilar clamping units;
h) number of clamping units on each contact unit;
i) service conditions.
4 Characteristics
4.1 Summary of characteristics
The characteristics of a PCB terminal block are as follows:
– type of PCB terminal block (see 4.2);
– rated and limiting values (see 4.3).
4.2 Type of PCB terminal block
The following shall be stated:
– type of clamping units (see 7.1.1);
– type of contacting on the printed circuit board;
– number of clamping units.
4.3 Rated and limiting values
4.3.1 Rated voltages
Subclauses 4.3.1.2 and 4.3.1.3 of IEC 60947-1:2007 apply.
4.3.2 Rated current
Verification of the rated current specified by the manufacturer is made according to 8.4.5.
If an ambient temperature other than 40 °C is used for the definition of the rated current, the
manufacturer should state, in the technical documentation, the ambient temperature on which
the rating is based, with reference, if appropriate, to the derating curve defined in
IEC 60512-5-2, Test 5b.
The derating curve is obtained by applying a reduction factor of 0,8 according to
IEC 60512-5-2, Test 5b. If another reduction factor is used, this shall be stated in the
technical documentation.
4.3.3 Standard cross-sections
The standard values for cross-sections of copper conductors to be used are given in Table 1.

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Table 1 – Standard cross-sections of copper conductors
Comparison between AWG/kcmil and metric sizes
Metric size ISO
Size Equivalent metric area
2 2
mm AWG/kcmil mm
0,05 30 0,05
0,08 28 0,08
0,14 26 0,13
0,2 24 0,205
0,34 22 0,324
0,5 20 0,519
0,75 18 0,82
1 – –
1,5 16 1,3
2,5 14 2,1
4 12 3,3
6 10 5,3
10 8 8,4
16 6 13,3
25 4 21,2
35 2 33,6
50 0 53,5
70 00 67,4
95 000 85
– 0000 107,2
120 250 (kcmil) 127
150 300 (kcmil) 152
185 350 (kcmil) 177
240 500 (kcmil) 253
300 600 (kcmil) 304
4.3.4 Maximum cross-section
The maximum cross-section shall be selected from the standard cross-sections given in
Table 1.
4.3.5 Connecting capacity
For PCB terminal blocks with a maximum cross-section between 0,05 mm and 35 mm
inclusive, the minimum range contained in Table 2 applies. The conductors may be rigid (solid
or stranded) or flexible. The manufacturer shall state the types and the maximum and
minimum cross-sections of conductors that can be connected and, if applicable, the number of
conductors simultaneously connectable to each clamping unit. The manufacturer shall also
state any necessary preparation of the end of the conductor.

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Table 2 – Relationship between maximum cross-section
and connecting capacity of PCB terminal blocks
Maximum cross-section Connecting capacity
2 2
mm AWG/kcmil mm AWG
0,05 30 0,05 30
0,08 28  0,05 – 0,08  30 – 28
0,14 26 0,05 – 0,08 – 0,14 30 – 28 – 26
0,2 24 0,08 – 0,14 – 0,2 28 – 26 – 24
0,34 22 0,14 – 0,2 – 0,34 26 – 24 – 22
0,5 20 0,2 – 0,34 – 0,5 24 – 22 – 20
0,75 18 0,34 – 0,5 – 0,75 22 – 20 – 18
1 – 0,5 – 0,75 – 1  –
1,5 16 0,75 – 1 – 1,5 20 – 18 – 16
2,5 14 1 – 1,5 – 2,5 18 – 16 – 14
4 12 1,5 – 2,5 – 4 16 – 14 – 12
6 10 2,5 – 4 – 6 14 – 12 – 10
10 8 4 – 6 – 10 12 – 10 – 8
16 6 6 – 10 – 16 10 – 8 – 6
25 4 10 – 16 – 25 8 – 6 – 4
35 2 16 – 25 – 35 6 – 4 – 2
50 0 25 – 35 – 50 4 – 2 – 0
70 00 35 – 50 – 70 2 – 0 – 00
95 000 50 – 70 – 95 0 – 00 – 000
– 0000 – 00 – 000 – 0000
120 250 70 – 95 – 120 000 – 0000 – 250
150 300 95 – 120 – 150 0000 – 250 – 300
185 350 120 – 150 – 185 250 – 300 – 350
– 400 – 300 – 350 – 400
240 500 150 – 185 – 240 350 – 400 – 500
300 600 185 – 240 – 300 400 – 500 – 600

5 Product information
5.1 Marking
A PCB terminal block shall be marked in a durable and legible manner with the following:
a) the name of the manufacturer or a trade mark by which the manufacturer can be readily
identified;
b) a type reference permitting its identification in order to obtain relevant information from the
manufacturer or his catalogue.
Very small PCB terminal blocks with a surface which cannot be marked shall be marked only
according to a). In those cases all specified information shall be marked on the smallest
packing unit.
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5.2 Additional information
The following information shall be stated by the manufacturer, if applicable, e.g. in the
manufacturer's data sheet or his catalogue or on the packing unit:
a) IEC 60947-7-4, if the manufacturer claims compliance with this standard;
b) the maximum cross-section;
c) the connecting capacity, if different from Table 2, including the number of conductors
simultaneously connectable;
d) the rated current and the reduction factor to determine the derating curve if different from
0,8;
NOTE Unless otherwise specified, the rated current is preferably determined on four-pole contact units.
e) the rated insulation voltage (U );
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f) the rated impulse withstand voltage (U ), when determined;
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g) service conditions, if different from those in Clause 6;
h) special preparation of the end of the conductor.
6 Normal service, mounting and transport conditions
Clause 6 of IEC 60947-1:2007 applies.
7 Constructional and performance requirements
7.1 Constructional requirements
7.1.1 Clamping units
The clamping units shall allow the conductors to be connected by means ensuring that a
reliable mechanical linkage and electrical contact is properly maintained.
No contact pressure shall be transmitted through insulating materials other than ceramic, or
other material with characteristics not less suitable, unless there is sufficient resiliency in the
metallic parts to compensate for any possible shrinkage of the insulating material.
The corresponding test is under consideration.
Clamping units and connecting methods listed in Table 3 fulfil the requirements of this
standard.
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Table 3 – Standards for clamping units and connecting methods
Ref. Clamping units and connecting methods Reference standards
a) Screw-type clamping unit IEC 60999-1 or IEC 60999-2
b) Screwless-type clamping unit IEC 60999-1 or IEC 60999-2 or IEC 60352-7
c) Wrapped connection IEC 60352-1
d) Crimped connection IEC 60352-2
e) Insulation displacement connection (accessible) IEC 60352-3 or IEC 60998-2-3
f) Insulation displacement connection IEC 60352-4 or IEC 60998-2-3
(non accessible)
g) Press-in connection IEC 60352-5
h) Insulation piercing connection IEC 60352-6 or IEC 60998-2-3
i) Flat quick-connect termination IEC 61210
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j) Soldered connection IEC 60068-2-20
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The test method selected shall be stated in the test report.
NOTE The relevant standard applies for the preconditioning of prepared conductors.

7.1.2 Mounting and installation
PCB terminal blocks shall be so designed that safe mounting on a printed circuit board is
possible by means of soldering, pressing-in, screwing, etc. The connection to the printed
circuit board shall not be damaged by connecting the conductors.
Tests shall be made in accordance with 8.3.2.
7.1.3 Clearances and creepage distances
For PCB terminal blocks for which the manufacturer has stated values of rated impulse
withstand voltage (U ) and rated insulation voltage (U ), minimum values of clearances and
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creepage distances are given in Tables 13 and 15 of IEC 60947-1:2007,
Amendment 1 (2010).
For PCB terminal blocks for which the manufacturer has not declared a value of rated impulse
withstand voltage (U ), guidance for minimum values is given in Annex H of
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IEC 60947-1:2007.
Electrical requirements are given in 7.2.2.
7.1.4 Terminal identification and marking
Subclause 7.1.8.4 of IEC 60947-1:2007 applies with the following addition.
A PCB terminal block shall have provision, or at least space, for identification marks or
numbers for each clamping unit or contact unit related to the circuit of which it forms a part
except when such marking is not physically possible.
If such marking is not possible the information shall be stated by the manufacturer, e.g. in the
manufacturer's data sheet or his catalogue or on the packing unit.
Such provision may consist of separate marking items, such as marking tags, identification
labels, etc.
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7.1.5 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
The insulation materials of PCB terminal blocks shall not be adversely affected by abnormal
heat and fire.
Compliance is checked by:
a) the glow-wire test on the complete product according to 8.5 or
b) verification of the insulating material in accordance with
1) IEC 60695-2-12, method GWFI at a temperature of 850 °C or
2) IEC 60695-2-13, method GWIT at a temperature of 775 °C.
This verification is not necessary for small parts (see IEC 60695-2-11).
NOTE 1 The relevant test method is specified by the manufacturer.
NOTE 2 For some applications it may be mandatory to check compliance by the glow-wire test on the complete
product according to 8.5 only. The need is either defined in the end-product standard or by agreement between
manufacturer and users. See B.1.
7.1.6 Maximum cross-section and connecting capacity
PCB terminal blocks shall be so designed that conductors of the maximum cross-section and
the connecting capacity, if applicable, can be accepted.
Compliance is checked by the test described in 8.3.4.
The verification of the maximum cross-section may be performed by the special test according
to 8.3.5.
7.2 Performance requirements
7.2.1 Temperature rise
PCB terminal blocks shall be tested in accordance with 8.4.5. The sum of ambient
temperature and temperature rise of the PCB terminal block shall not exceed the upper
limiting temperature (ULT).
7.2.2 Dielectric properties
If the manufacturer has declared a value of the rated impulse withstand voltage (U ) (see
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4.3.1.3 of IEC 60947-1:2007), the requirements of 7.2.3 and 7.2.3.1 of IEC 60947-1:2007,
Amendment 1 (2010) apply. If applicable, the impulse withstand voltage test shall be carried
out in accordance with 8.4.3 a).
For the verification of solid insulation the power-frequency withstand voltage test shall be
carried out in accordance with 8.4.3 b).
The verification of sufficient clearances and creepage distances shall be made in accordance
with 8.4.2. For PCB terminal blocks for which the manufacturer
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