This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Interface Modules category on DigiKey.com
Terminal block interface modules are devices used to connect I/O cards and equipment together. They are typically found in industrial applications. The modules consist of a control and process connector or terminal block and typically another device such as a circuit breaker, fuse, led, etc. on a single rail mounted circuit board. Connection types include: D-sub, RJ45, rectangular, card edge, and more.
SelectionCharacteristics
Process Side Connection: Describes the type of connector present on the side of the module intended to connect to field wiring or controlled devices/processes.
Control Side Connection: Describes the connector on the side of the adapter that typically connects to a control or measurement system of some type.
Control Side Cable Retainer: Indicates connector retention mechanism on the portion of a module intended to connect to a PLC or similar control system.
Positions / Poles: The total number of electrical conductors the device has.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as board circuit breaker, diode, or lever.
Voltage - Rated: Typically this represents the maximum voltage rating to which a device will meet its given specifications. Exceeding this voltage rating may damage the device and other system components.
Current Rating (Per Contact): Indicates the rated maximum current carrying capacity of any individual contact or circuit within the device. May be subject to de-rating based on combined total current flow through all circuits.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
Length: Indicates the overall length of the device.
Width: Indicates the overall width of the device.
Wire Gauge: The wire size or size range with which a product is designed for use, typically expressed in terms of AWG (American Wire Gauge).
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 2315162 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 277-2009-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Phoenix Contact |
| DESCRIPTION | 9 Position Interface Module Terminal Blocks - Screw Connection To D-Sub, Female 12-24 AWG |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 2901643 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 277-8208-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Phoenix Contact |
| DESCRIPTION | 8 Position Interface Module Terminal Blocks - Screw Connection To RJ45 Jack 16-26 AWG |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | XW2B-40J6-4A |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | Z10152-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Omron Automation and Safety |
| DESCRIPTION | Position Interface Module To |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 830-800/000-303 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 2946-830-800/000-303-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | WAGO Corporation |
| DESCRIPTION | 9 Position Interface Module Terminal Blocks - Spring Connection To Terminal Blocks - Spring Connection 6-28 AWG |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |