Siemens SENTRON 3VL160X System Manual page 103

Terminals with screw connection
The screw-type terminal with metric thread slides onto the incoming and outgoing terminal of
the 3VL molded case circuit breaker and acts as a threaded adapter for connecting busbars
or cable lugs. The customer is responsible for providing screws and washers for the
terminals and busbars if the size specified below is exceeded. Screw-type terminals are
supplied for use with the SENTRON VL400 to VL1250 as standard.
Terminals with screw connection
For additional information, refer to the technical data in the chapter Configuration of main
connections (Page 136).
Connection with cable lugs
Cable lug
Cable lugs (ring cable lugs) are used to connect the cables to the terminals of the molded
case circuit breaker.
Cable lugs in accordance with DIN 46220 with a narrow flange are recommended (VL1 to
VL4).
3VL IEC molded case circuit breakers
System Manual, 11/2013, 110 0110 - 02 DS 03
Use of cable lug No. 1 Use of cable lug No. 2 Use of cable lug No. 3
7.2 Main connection types for fixed mounting
Establishing terminals with screw connection
Connecting
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