Phoenix ST Series Terminal Blocks Selection Guide

Phoenix ST series products cover functional terminals (STMED/STME/STIO/STI), basic multi-wire terminals (ST TWIN/QUATTRO), and auxiliary terminals (ST-K/ST-BE), with compatible wire cross-sections ranging from 1.5mm² to 35mm². The series integrates grounding protection, high-voltage compatibility, signal conversion, and multi-wire connection functions, featuring clear color coding (BU=blue, OG=orange) and compact structural design. It is widely used in industrial control cabinets, power distribution systems, and automation equipment for high-density and standardized circuit management.

1. Core Model Classification & Product Descriptions

The series is categorized by structural and functional characteristics for quick matching of application needs, with key parameters including wire cross-section, connection type, and functional attributes:

1.1 ST Series Basic Multi-wire Terminals (TWIN/QUATTRO, 1.5–35mm²)

Featured with TWIN (dual-wire connection) and QUATTRO (quad-wire connection) structures, maximizing wiring density in limited cabinet space; PE suffix for grounding, BU suffix for signal circuit identification.

Product Code Model Key Features Application Scenarios
1.5mm² Spec      
3031144 ST 1,5-TWIN-PE 1.5mm², dual-wire, grounding terminal Micro-signal circuit dual-wire grounding connection
3031131 ST 1,5-TWIN BU 1.5mm², dual-wire, blue color-coded Micro-signal circuit dual-wire parallel connection with identification
3031209 ST 1,5-QUATTRO-PE 1.5mm², quad-wire, grounding terminal Ultra-high-density micro-signal circuit grounding
6–35mm² Spec      
3036466 ST 6-TWIN 6mm², dual-wire, general-purpose Medium-power 6mm² circuit dual-wire parallel connection
3035288 ST 10-TWIN 10mm², dual-wire Medium-power 10mm² circuit high-density wiring
3035328 ST 16-TWIN 16mm², dual-wire High-power 16mm² circuit dual-wire connection
3036178 ST 35 35mm², single-wire Heavy-duty 35mm² main circuit connection
3036181 ST 35 BU 35mm², single-wire, blue color-coded High-current signal circuit identification and connection
3036194 ST 35-PE 35mm², single-wire, grounding Heavy-power system grounding protection

1.2 Functional Terminals (STMED/STME/STIO/STI, 2.5–6mm²)

Integrate grounding, high-voltage compatibility, signal conversion, and bridge connection functions, adapting to special circuit requirements.

Category Product Code Model Key Features Application Scenarios
STME/STMED (6mm², Special Function) 3035691 STME 6-DIO/L-R HV 6mm², DIO signal conversion, high-voltage (HV) compatible High-voltage digital signal input/output circuit connection
  3035688 STME 6-BE 6mm², bridge connection function 6mm² circuit multi-terminal parallel connection
  3035726 STMED 6-PE 6mm², grounding function 6mm² circuit safety grounding
STIO (2.5mm², Interface & Grounding) 3209060 STIO 2,5/4-PE/2B/L 2.5mm², 4-pole, grounding, 2B/L interface 2.5mm² circuit grounding + signal transmission
  3209044 STIO 2,5/3-PE/B/L 2.5mm², 3-pole, grounding, B/L interface Small-channel signal circuit grounding protection
  3209196 STIO-IN 2,5/3 OG 2.5mm², 3-pole, orange color-coded Power circuit identification in 2.5mm² systems
STI (2.5mm², Grounding) 3031830 STI 2,5-PE/L/L 2.5mm², grounding, L/L structure 2.5mm² circuit stable grounding connection
  3031500 STI 2,5-PE/L/LTB 2.5mm², grounding, L/LTB structure High-stability grounding for vibration-prone equipment

1.3 Auxiliary Terminals (ST-K/ST-BE)

Basic auxiliary terminals for function expansion and circuit bridging in small-spec systems.

Product Code Model Key Features Application Scenarios
5025462 ST-K 4 4mm² basic auxiliary terminal 4mm² circuit function expansion and signal branching
2802316 ST-BE Basic bridge terminal Multi-terminal parallel connection for low-power circuits
2802374 ST-BE-LA 24 Bridge terminal with 24V indicator Bridge connection with circuit status monitoring

2. Quick Interpretation of Model Naming Rules

The naming logic of the ST series follows Phoenix's standardized terminal specification, with each segment corresponding to clear product parameters:

Naming Segment Meaning Explanation
STMED/STME/STIO/STI/ST Series Identifier - STMED/STME: 6mm² functional terminals (grounding/signal conversion/high-voltage)- STIO/STI: 2.5mm² interface/grounding functional terminals- ST: Basic multi-wire terminal series
1.5/6/10/16/35 Wire Cross-section Compatible wire size (mm²), determines current-carrying capacity
-TWIN/-QUATTRO Connection Type - TWIN: Dual-wire connection (1 terminal for 2 wires, high density)- QUATTRO: Quad-wire connection (1 terminal for 4 wires, ultra-high density)
-PE/-BU/-OG Functional & Color Suffix - PE: Grounding function, for circuit safety protection- BU: Blue color-coded, for signal circuit identification- OG: Orange color-coded, for power circuit identification
-DIO/-HV/-BE Special Function - DIO: Digital input/output signal conversion function- HV: High-voltage compatible, for high-voltage low-current circuits- BE: Bridge connection function, for multi-terminal parallel connection
-L/-2B/L/-LTB Structural Suffix Special installation structure, adapting to narrow space or vibration-prone scenarios

3. Core Advantages of ST Series Products

  1. High-density Wiring CapabilityTWIN/QUATTRO multi-wire connection structures reduce the number of independent terminals, saving 50%–75% of cabinet installation space, suitable for high-density control systems.
  2. Diversified Functional IntegrationIntegrates grounding, high-voltage compatibility, signal conversion, and bridge connection functions, eliminating the need for additional external components and simplifying circuit layout.
  3. Clear Circuit IdentificationBlue (signal)/orange (power) color-coded models realize visual circuit classification; grounding terminals with PE suffix ensure safe and standardized wiring.
  4. Wide Wire Spec CoverageCovers 1.5mm² micro-signal to 35mm² high-current circuits, meeting the connection needs of low-power sensors, medium-power control circuits, and heavy-power main circuits.

4. Product Selection Suggestions

  1. Select by Wire Cross-section & Current Requirements
    • For 1.5mm² micro-signal circuits: Choose ST 1,5-TWIN/QUATTRO models (e.g., 3031131, 3031209).
    • For 6–16mm² medium-power circuits: Select ST 6/10/16-TWIN models (e.g., 3036466, 3035328).
    • For 35mm² high-current main circuits: Adopt ST 35 series models (e.g., 3036178, 3036194).
    • For 2.5mm² small-channel signal circuits: Use STIO/STI series models (e.g., 3209044, 3031830).
  2. Select by Functional Requirements
    • For grounding protection: Prioritize PE suffix models (e.g., 3031144, 3036194, 3035726).
    • For signal/power circuit identification: Choose BU (blue, signal) or OG (orange, power) color-coded models (e.g., 3031131, 3209196).
    • For high-voltage signal circuits: Select STME 6-DIO/L-R HV models.
    • For multi-terminal parallel connection: Use STME 6-BE or ST-BE bridge terminals.
  3. Select by Installation Space Requirements
    • For ultra-high-density wiring: Choose TWIN/QUATTRO multi-wire models (e.g., 3031209, 3035288).
    • For standard single-wire connection: Select basic ST series models (e.g., 3031076, 3036178).

Phoenix ST Series Terminal Blocks Selection Guide

Created on:2026-01-23 10:04

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