Phoenix Contact FBS 10-5 10-Position Plug-in Bridge

Technical Overview

10-position red plug-in bridge for 5.2mm pitch terminal blocks. Rated for 24A max load current and operates from -60°C to 110°C.

Key Features

10-position plug-in bridge
Red color (RAL 3001)
Copper material for conductors with PA insulating material
5.2 mm pitch for consistent spacing
Maximum load current of 24 A
Compatible with QT, PT, ST, UT, and COMBI connection terminal blocks
Flammability rating according to UL 94 V0

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Product Type	Plug-in Bridge
Number of Positions	10
Pitch	5.2 mm
Color	Red (RAL 3001)
Material (Conductor)	Copper
Material (Insulation)	PA
Maximum Load Current	24 A
Flammability Rating	UL 94 V0
Ambient Temperature (Operation)	-60 °C to 110 °C
Ambient Temperature (Storage/Transport)	-25 °C to 60 °C (short term -60 °C to 70 °C)
Permissible Humidity (Operation)	20 % to 90 %
Permissible Humidity (Storage/Transport)	30 % to 70 %
Physical Weight (kg)	0.01
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	2.27 x 5.06 x 0.3

Industrial Applications

1. Industrial Control Panel Wiring

This plug-in bridge is ideally suited for distributing common potentials or signals across multiple terminal blocks within industrial control panels. Its 10 positions and 24A current rating provide a reliable solution for power distribution circuits and control signal lines, ensuring organized and efficient wiring.

Problem Solved

Reduces assembly time and minimizes wiring errors by simplifying the connection of multiple terminal points to a common potential, crucial for complex control systems requiring high reliability and neatness in environments needing robust connections.

Power distributionSignal bridgingControl panelTerminal block24A10-position5.2mm pitch

2. HVAC System Junction Boxes

Within HVAC system junction boxes, this bridge can consolidate connections for various control wires, sensors, and actuators that share a common potential. Its wide operating temperature range of -60°C to 110°C ensures consistent performance in environments with fluctuating or extreme temperatures, such as unconditioned outdoor enclosures.

Problem Solved

Guarantees robust and enduring electrical continuity in challenging ambient conditions, simplifying the wiring of common potential connections in intricate HVAC control schemes and enhancing system reliability through its wide temperature tolerance.

HVAC controlJunction boxCommon potential-60°C to 110°C24A10-positionDurable

3. Machine Tool Wiring Consolidation

For machine tools requiring compact and reliable electrical connections, the FBS 10-5 plug-in bridge efficiently consolidates wiring for safety circuits, auxiliary power, or sensor arrays. Its precise dimensions (50.6 mm width, 22.7 mm length, 3 mm height) allow for optimal integration into space-constrained machine enclosures.

Problem Solved

Provides a compact, high-current solution (24A) for connecting multiple points in machine wiring, optimizing panel space and simplifying complex layouts compared to individual wiring, thereby improving maintainability and reducing footprint.

Machine wiringSafety circuitsSensor connectionsCompact design24A10-position5.2mm pitch