3M™ Link Connector, 381 Series

Highlights

• Single-action IDC termination connector for T-branching and splicing of sensor and field networks
• Latching mechanism maintains a reliable interconnection in demanding field applications
• For more information refer to Customer Drawing 78-5100-2098-1 (formerly known as TS-2098)
• Series 381, .100" "Power Clamp" WireMount Socket, IDC, Hermaphroditic
• Easy, labor saving and reliable IDC termination
• Easy field termination with no special wire preparation – no stripping, tinning or special tooling
• Compatible with conductor sizes 18 to 22AWG
• Can terminate with a common pair of pliers
• Semi-transparent color-coded covers for wire inspection and wire retention
• Hermaphroditic four-point contact mating structures reduces the number of different components required to interconnect and ensures a reliable interconnect
• T-Tap termination enable mid-cable terminations without special preparation or handling of the cable or wires in order to interconnect fieldbus and power lines at any point
• 5 Amp maximum current carrying capability per contact