8BVR0880H000.100-2
The 8BVR0880H000.100-2 connector is produced by B & R Automation and belongs to the 8BVR Temperature Sensor Connectors series. It is a field-installable interface that joins thermocouple or RTD wiring to cabinet power distribution in automated machinery. With screw-clamp terminals and an integral bus bar, this part simplifies sensor replacement and concentrates the current paths used for heating or cooling loops with substantial current demand. Within an automation cell, the component functions as a passive link that carries measured temperature signals to the controller while also handling the supply current for thermal actuators.
The connector supports a continuous load of 90 Aeff, meaning its internal conductors and terminations can carry that sinusoidal current without exceeding thermal limits. For brief process surges, it tolerates a peak load of 180 Aeff for less than ten seconds, helping the assembly withstand startup inrush. When the installation altitude rises, allowable current decreases by 7.2 Aeff/1000 m, which compensates for reduced air density and cooling capacity. During normal operation, the copper bus dissipates up to 420 W of heat, which is useful when planning enclosure ventilation. The housing has an IP20 protection rating, so live parts are finger-safe, but the unit must be mounted inside a cabinet protected from dripping fluids and conductive dust.
The mechanical outline eases cabinet planning because the width is 293 mm and the height is 412 mm, while the depth is 165 mm to fit standard 600 mm panel depths. A mass of 40.2 kg requires rigid DIN rail or back-plate support to resist vibration during operation. The connector remains functional at ambient temperatures up to 55 °C, allowing placement near power supplies or heaters. Transport temperatures can reach 70 °C without damage, and compliance with overvoltage category III provides the clearance and creepage needed for connection to fixed industrial wiring.
