IP68 Micro Plug Connector, Push-Pull, 2-Pole, 0.25-1.5 sq mm, 10 A AC/DC - Techno TH381 (THB.381.A2A)

2 poles, 0.25-1.5 mm², 10 A AC/DC, 500 V AC (3-60 V DC); cable diameter 4.5-5.5 or 5.4-7.9 mm. Techno TH381 2-pole plug is a micro plug-and-socket connector for cable-to-cable connections, with push-pull locking and an IP66 / IP68 seal. It is made in two versions: THB.381.A2A for cable 4.5-5.5 mm (Ø 14 x 53 mm) and THB.381.A2A.L for cable 5.4-7.9 mm (Ø 14 x 53 mm). List price Rs 1,195 per piece.

Techno s.r.l., of Guanzate near Como in Italy, designs and makes waterproof electrical connectors - the Tee Tube joints, Tee Plug plug-and-socket connectors and Tee Box junction boxes - for outdoor lighting and installations exposed to water and dust.

Is this the right one for you?

Check these five things before you order:

• You need a 2-pole connector (plug).
• Each conductor is 0.25-1.5 mm².
• The cable outside diameter is 4.5-5.5 or 5.4-7.9 mm.
• The circuit is within 10 A AC/DC and 500 V AC (3-60 V DC).
• The connection needs IP66 / IP68 sealing when mated.

At a glance

• Price: Rs 1,195 per piece
• Order codes: THB.381.A2A, THB.381.A2A.L
• Poles: 2 (marking 1-2)
• Conductors: 0.25-1.5 mm²
• Rating: 10 A AC/DC, 500 V AC (3-60 V DC)
• Cable outside diameter: 4.5-5.5 or 5.4-7.9 mm
• Degree of protection: IP66 / IP68 (Techno test: 30 m / 1 h)

Specifications

• Product: Techno TH381 2-pole plug
• Poles: 2
• Contact marking: 1-2
• Terminals: screw
• Conductor cross-section: 0.25-1.5 mm²
• Rated current: 10 A AC/DC
• Rated voltage: 500 V AC (3-60 V DC)
• THB.381.A2A: cable diameter 4.5-5.5 mm; Ø 14 x 53 mm; IP66 / IP68 (Techno test: 30 m / 1 h); 7.8 g; box of 200
• THB.381.A2A.L: cable diameter 5.4-7.9 mm; Ø 14 x 53 mm; IP66 / IP68 (Techno test: 30 m / 1 h); 7.5 g; box of 200
• Configuration: micro plug-and-socket connector, cable-to-cable
• Coupling: push-pull
• Terminal screws: M2, 0.2 Nm (3-pole: hex grub screw, M2 0.1 Nm)
• Mating cycles: 100 mating cycles
• Class II insulation: 250 V (Class II, supplementary/reinforced insulation)
• Rated impulse voltage: 4 kV
• Insulation coordination: overvoltage category II, pollution degree 2
• Temperature range: -40 °C to +125 °C
• Operating temperature: +60 °C max. operating
• Tracking index: PTI 175
• Connector housing: PA66 glass-filled, UL94 V0
• Cable glands: PA66 glass-filled, UL94 V2
• Seals: TPE
• Grommets: TPE
• Contacts: brass
• Screws: steel
• Materials: halogen-free and silicone-free
• Tightening torques: gland to body 1 Nm; gland nut 1.5 Nm
• Corrosion: salt-mist tested to EN 60068-2-11
• Standard: EN 61984:2009

Why choose Techno TH381

• Micro size - Ø 14 mm; plug and socket together measure Ø 14 x 90 mm
• Push-pull locking - connect and disconnect without tools
• IP66 / IP68 - Techno tests at 30 m for 1 hour
• For AC or low-voltage DC - 10 A, 500 V AC or 3-60 V DC
• Class II insulation for 250 V, 4 kV rated impulse voltage
• Halogen-free and silicone-free; built to EN 61984
• Rated for 100 mating cycles

How it is installed

1. Slide the gland nut and seal over the cable, strip the sheath and connect the conductors to the screw terminals of the plug or socket, following the contact marking.
2. Assemble the connector and tighten the gland nut to the stated torque so the seal grips the cable sheath.
3. Mate the plug with its socket and lock the coupling. To disconnect, unlock the coupling and pull the halves apart.

Where it is used

• LED luminaires and low-voltage DC lighting
• Garden and landscape lighting
• Sensors and small outdoor devices
• Signs and displays that need a detachable cable connection

Other sizes and versions

The Techno TH381 micro plug-and-socket overview page compares all 4 side by side.

• TH381 2-pole plug - 2 poles, 0.25-1.5 mm², 10 A AC/DC, cable diameter 4.5-5.5 or 5.4-7.9 mm - Rs 1,195 per piece (this page)
• TH381 3-pole plug - 3 poles, 0.25-1.0 mm², 10 A AC/DC, cable diameter 5.4-7.9 mm - Rs 1,230 per piece
• TH381 2-pole socket - 2 poles, 0.25-1.5 mm², 10 A AC/DC, cable diameter 4.5-5.5 or 5.4-7.9 mm - Rs 1,195 per piece
• TH381 3-pole socket - 3 poles, 0.25-1.0 mm², 10 A AC/DC, cable diameter 5.4-7.9 mm - Rs 1,230 per piece

Related products

• Techno TH387 mini plug-and-socket - screw-ring coupling, 3 to 5 poles
• Techno TH405 Tee Plug - bayonet plug-and-socket, 3 to 8 poles
• Techno TH391 in-line connectors - compact IP68 cable-to-cable joints, 3 to 5 poles
• All Techno IP68 waterproof connectors

Frequently asked questions

Which cables fit Techno TH381 2-pole plug?

Conductors of 0.25-1.5 mm², in cable with an outside diameter of 4.5-5.5 or 5.4-7.9 mm.

What is the difference between THB.381.A2A and THB.381.A2A.L?

The cable range and body: THB.381.A2A takes cable 4.5-5.5 mm (Ø 14 x 53 mm); THB.381.A2A.L takes cable 5.4-7.9 mm (Ø 14 x 53 mm). The list price is the same.

How does TH381 lock?

With push-pull coupling - push the plug and socket together to lock, and pull to release.

Can TH381 be used on DC?

Yes - it is rated 10 A AC/DC, 500 V AC or 3-60 V DC, which suits low-voltage LED lighting.

Is the price for one piece?

Yes - Rs 1,195 is the list price for one plug. A connection needs one plug and one socket (or a TH406 panel socket).

Where can I buy Techno TH381 2-pole plug in India?

From Jai Enterprises, Bhilai and Raipur, Chhattisgarh, which supplies Techno IP68 connectors across India. The list price is Rs 1,195 per piece; call +91 9340081159 with the quantity and delivery location for stock and lead time.

How to order

Supplied by Jai Enterprises, Bhilai and Raipur, Chhattisgarh, to sites across India. The list price for Techno TH381 2-pole plug (THB.381.A2A, THB.381.A2A.L) is Rs 1,195 per piece. Call +91 9340081159 or send an enquiry from this page with the quantity and delivery location, and we will confirm stock, lead time and the delivered cost.