• High spring force top contact provides a lance type retention to capture and retain the wire
• Shrouded dual push button activation for easy wire insertion/removal
• Accepts 18-26AWG Solid and Stranded wires; any combination
• Expanded size offering to maximize application potential; 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8 positions
• Optional mounting tape to secure in panel mounting applications
• Molded in position numbers and schematic for easy identification

I. Overview

Wire-to-Wire connectors have been used in the industrial market for years with traditional 2-Piece (plug and socket) connector systems which require crimp and poke wire terminations to connect electrical or electronic components. In the general wiring market (2-3 wires) there are a number of connector styles available, however, they are limited in sizes, expanded wire gauges and the ability to reuse them when repair or replacement is needed. Based on the existing success of “Poke-Home” wire-to-board connectors, KYOCERA AVX has developed a new family of wire-to-wire connectors to meet the cost, flexibility and easeof-use targets in industrial wiring applications. The 9286 series of Thru-Wire connectors provides a high spring force Beryllium Copper contact system that uses simple push button activation to insert and remove individual stripped wires in the connection process. There is a forward and aft shrouded (to prevent accidental activation) push button for each wire connection that can be operated individually or simultaneously with a simple plastic tool or ball point pen tip. Up to eight wires can be electrically connected in a single connector body which will support any combination of wire gauges from 18AWG up to 26 AWG. Wires can be removed or replaced up to 5 times so there is no need to replace the connector in a new installation.

II. Applications

• Industrial/Machine Control; motors, solenoids, PLC’s, pumps, valves, sensors, fans…
• Commercial/Building; fixtures, fire, security, surveillance, blinds, sensors, controls…
• Commercial/Industrial LED; retail, office, manufacturing, signage, displays…
• Application notes; refer to 201-01-135