IP68 Mini Socket Connector, Screw Coupling, 5-Pole, 0.25-1.5 sq mm, 17.5 A - Techno TH387 (THB.387.B5A)

5 poles, 0.25-1.5 mm², 17.5 A, 500 V AC; cable diameter 7-12 or 7-13.5 mm. Techno TH387 5-pole socket is a mini plug-and-socket connector for cable-to-cable connections, locked by a screw coupling ring and sealed to IP66 / IP68. It is made in two versions: THB.387.B5A for cable 7-12 mm (Ø 23 x 50 mm) and THB.387.B5A.L for cable 7-13.5 mm (Ø 23 x 66 mm). List price Rs 1,510 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 5-pole connector (socket).
• Each conductor is 0.25-1.5 mm².
• The cable outside diameter is 7-12 or 7-13.5 mm.
• The circuit is within 17.5 A and 500 V AC.
• The connection needs IP66 / IP68 sealing when mated.

At a glance

• Price: Rs 1,510 per piece
• Order codes: THB.387.B5A, THB.387.B5A.L
• Poles: 5 (marking 1-2-3-4-5)
• Conductors: 0.25-1.5 mm²
• Rating: 17.5 A, 500 V AC
• Cable outside diameter: 7-12 or 7-13.5 mm
• Degree of protection: IP66 / IP68 (Techno test for THB.387.B5A: 30 m / 3 h)

Specifications

• Product: Techno TH387 5-pole socket
• Poles: 5
• Contact marking: 1-2-3-4-5
• Terminals: screw
• Conductor cross-section: 0.25-1.5 mm²
• Rated current: 17.5 A
• Rated voltage: 500 V AC
• THB.387.B5A: cable diameter 7-12 mm; Ø 23 x 50 mm; IP66 / IP68 (Techno test: 30 m / 3 h); 18.5 g; box of 200; UL 2238 / CSA C22.2 No.182.3: 7 A, 600 V AC/DC
• THB.387.B5A.L: cable diameter 7-13.5 mm; Ø 23 x 66 mm; IP66 / IP68; 21.5 g; box of 200; UL 2238 / CSA C22.2 No.182.3: 10 A, 600 V AC/DC
• Configuration: mini plug-and-socket connector, cable-to-cable
• Coupling: screw coupling ring
• Terminal screws: M3, 0.8 Nm (5-pole: M2, 0.2 Nm)
• Mating cycles: 1,000 mating cycles
• Class II insulation: 250 V (Class II)
• 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
• Impact resistance: IK07
• Tracking index: PTI 175
• Connector housing: PA66 glass-filled, UL94 V0
• Cable glands: PA66, UL94 V2
• Seals: TPE
• Grommets: TPE
• Contacts: brass
• Screws: steel
• Materials: halogen-free and silicone-free
• Tightening torques: gland to body 2.0 Nm; gland nut 2.5 Nm
• Corrosion: salt-mist tested to EN 60068-2-11
• Standard: EN 61984:2009

Why choose Techno TH387

• Screw coupling ring - a positive, vibration-proof lock
• IP66 / IP68 - Techno tests at 30 m for 3 hours
• Rated for 1,000 mating cycles
• 17.5 A, 500 V AC; Class II insulation for 250 V and 4 kV rated impulse voltage
• Compact - Ø 23 mm; long-body versions for 7-13.5 mm cable
• Halogen-free and silicone-free; built to EN 61984
• Tough body - glass-filled PA66 to UL94 V0, IK07

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

• Detachable connections to luminaires and outdoor equipment
• Street, garden and facade lighting
• Pumps, fountains and irrigation equipment
• Signs, displays and temporary installations

Other sizes and versions

The Techno TH387 mini plug-and-socket overview page compares all 6 side by side.

• TH387 3-pole plug - 3 poles, 0.5-2.5 mm², 17.5 A, cable diameter 7-12 or 7-13.5 mm - Rs 1,285 per piece
• TH387 4-pole plug - 4 poles, 0.5-1.5 mm², 17.5 A, cable diameter 7-12 or 7-13.5 mm - Rs 1,345 per piece
• TH387 5-pole plug - 5 poles, 0.25-1.5 mm², 17.5 A, cable diameter 7-12 or 7-13.5 mm - Rs 1,510 per piece
• TH387 3-pole socket - 3 poles, 0.5-2.5 mm², 17.5 A, cable diameter 7-12 mm - Rs 1,285 per piece
• TH387 4-pole socket - 4 poles, 0.5-1.5 mm², 17.5 A, cable diameter 7-12 or 7-13.5 mm - Rs 1,345 per piece
• TH387 5-pole socket - 5 poles, 0.25-1.5 mm², 17.5 A, cable diameter 7-12 or 7-13.5 mm - Rs 1,510 per piece (this page)

Related products

• Techno TH381 micro plug-and-socket - push-pull, 2 or 3 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
• Techno grommets and adapters - seal smaller or several cables in the glands
• All Techno IP68 waterproof connectors

Frequently asked questions

Which cables fit Techno TH387 5-pole socket?

Conductors of 0.25-1.5 mm², in cable with an outside diameter of 7-12 or 7-13.5 mm.

What is the difference between THB.387.B5A and THB.387.B5A.L?

The cable range and body: THB.387.B5A takes cable 7-12 mm (Ø 23 x 50 mm); THB.387.B5A.L takes cable 7-13.5 mm (Ø 23 x 66 mm). The list price is the same.

How does TH387 lock?

With a screw coupling ring - turn the ring to lock the plug into the socket.

How many times can it be connected?

Techno rates TH387 for 1,000 mating cycles.

Is the price for one piece?

Yes - Rs 1,510 is the list price for one socket. A connection needs one plug and one socket (or a TH406 panel socket).

Where can I buy Techno TH387 5-pole socket in India?

From Jai Enterprises, Bhilai and Raipur, Chhattisgarh, which supplies Techno IP68 connectors across India. The list price is Rs 1,510 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 TH387 5-pole socket (THB.387.B5A, THB.387.B5A.L) is Rs 1,510 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.