12v Panel Mount terminal block

[roblpm]

My shipmodul has a nice edge terminal block.

I have another project. Plastic box. Want to solder wires inside and have screw terminals on the outside. Obviously cut a hole in the box. 4 way. 12v wires so small.

Rs etc have so many thousands of components its difficult to find what I am looking for!

 

[guyd]

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/section.php/115/1/connector-blocks

For example?

 

[Keith-i]

Or something like this? http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/2204355/?tpr=4

 

[roblpm]

Or something like this? http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/2204355/?tpr=4

Yes. But that is pcb mount. I want a funny panel mount one. Mount on the box. Solder tabs one side. Screws the other. Not sure now if it exists!!

 

[brman]

you can get ones similar to the one Keith-i posted, but with mounting holes on the plastic frame. I have used them to bolt the block to a case with holes drilled for the pcb pins, then solder to the pins from the other side. I have some of the connectors here but unfortunately cannot remember the rs (or farnell?) part number.

 

[brman]

you can get ones similar to the one Keith-i posted, but with mounting holes on the plastic frame. I have used them to bolt the block to a case with holes drilled for the pcb pins, then solder to the pins from the other side. I have some of the connectors here but unfortunately cannot remember the rs (or farnell?) part number.

Sorry, I lied, I have just dug through my components and found what I used a camdenboss type plug it socket, bolted to the housing with cables coming up from the back. Not quite what you want.

 

[roblpm]

you can get ones similar to the one Keith-i posted, but with mounting holes on the plastic frame. I have used them to bolt the block to a case with holes drilled for the pcb pins, then solder to the pins from the other side. I have some of the connectors here but unfortunately cannot remember the rs (or farnell?) part number.

Ok getting there..... Though there are so many!

What size pitch and awg do I want for nmea type wires and 12v?!

 

[brman]

Ok getting there..... Though there are so many!

What size pitch and awg do I want for nmea type wires and 12v?!

I have no experience of nmea wiring but a quick google of NMEA 2000 shows the cabling should be to devicenet standards. These appear to have both "thick" and "thin" variants. I would guess thin is ok for normal boat stuff and it really is pretty thin - 22/24AWG. I wouldn't put that straight into a screw terminal block though.
I think it might depend what nmea standard and what kit and cable length you are using though. But like I say, I have no practical experience so probably best to wait for someone who knows what they are talking about

 

[Lon nan Gruagach]

Most people would nail a choccy block to the box

 

[brman]

Most people would nail a choccy block to the box

possibly. And I would be lying if I said I have never done that. But it isn't exactly elegant.....

Actually, thinking about it, would it not be better to use a plug socket arrangement? Makes it easier for servicing and also allows better for strain relieve for the cables. Or am I over-complicating it for a simple box?

 

[guyd]

Solder a ring to the end of the wire, and use a double screw block....or even more purist, wrap the wire as a ring, and fill with solder?

 

[Lon nan Gruagach]

possibly. And I would be lying if I said I have never done that. But it isn't exactly elegant.....

Actually, thinking about it, would it not be better to use a plug socket arrangement? Makes it easier for servicing and also allows better for strain relieve for the cables. Or am I over-complicating it for a simple box?

Well if it elegance, then you have it in this post.
The "proper" way to do what you want is select a panel mount version of a standard plug for the signal you are using. And, to be honest, considering the wire gauge for NMEA then its really the only way to go. And... (these ands are getting as bad as buts) NMEA2000 isnt really happy without its favourite connectors.

 

[roblpm]

Well if it elegance, then you have it in this post.
The "proper" way to do what you want is select a panel mount version of a standard plug for the signal you are using. And, to be honest, considering the wire gauge for NMEA then its really the only way to go. And... (these ands are getting as bad as buts) NMEA2000 isnt really happy without its favourite connectors.

Thanks everyone. The reason for the screw terminals is that this is a bit experimental and the incoming wire might need to be moved back and forwards....

Its actually for a display. Not nmea 2000.

So choc block it might be while i get it working.....!!

 

[rogerthebodger]

Thanks everyone. The reason for the screw terminals is that this is a bit experimental and the incoming wire might need to be moved back and forwards....

Its actually for a display. Not nmea 2000.

So choc block it might be while i get it working.....!!

This is what you are looking for

http://www.isiconnectors.com/strips.html

Thee must be a UK supplier

Heres another supplier WECO.

http://wecoconnectors.com/products/322-LFS-DS

 

[PaulRainbow]

Thanks everyone. The reason for the screw terminals is that this is a bit experimental and the incoming wire might need to be moved back and forwards....

Its actually for a display. Not nmea 2000.

So choc block it might be while i get it working.....!!

Buy some Wago connectors. If they end up being permanent you can epoxy them in place.

 

[Daverw]

+1 for waggos