Datasheet

WPDB
Power Distribution Blocks

Now you can manage multiple load connections and

a wide range of wire sizes with Weidmuller’s Power
Distribution blocks. By using the best materials and
the best technology, Wedimuller provides the safest
and most innovative connections available in a wide
area of industrial applications, including; machinery,
material handling, building/installation and power
conditioning.

These DIN-rail mountable blocks combine installed

cost savings over traditional methods, high short-circuit
protection, and application flexibility. Weidmuller’s Power
Distribution Blocks deliver power and performance –
without compromising safety requirements.

• Space-saving design
• For use with a wide range of wire sizes
• SCCR rated* (UL 508-A, 100kA)
• IEC finger-safe design
• IP20 class protection
• For DIN-rail or direct mounting
508A 100kA * when used with fuses

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WPDB 70 1-1 WPDB 70/35 1-4 WPDB 185 1-1

WPDB 70 1-1 AL WPDB 70/35 1-4 AL WPDB 185 1-1 AL

Type Part No. Type Part No. Type Part No.

WPDB 70 1-1 1879470000 WPDB 70/35 1-4 1879360000 WPDB 185 1-1 1879410000
WPDB 70 1-1 AL 1879460000 WPDB 70/35 1-4 AL 1879480000 WPDB 185 1-1 AL 1879400000

Technical Data Technical Data Technical Data

Housing material PA 66/6 Housing material PA 66/6 Housing material PA 66/6
Flammability class UL 94 V0 Flammability class UL 94 V0 Flammability class UL 94 V0
Conductor WPDB 70 1-1: Copper (75°C Cu wire only) Conductor WPDB 70/35 1-4: Copper (75°C Cu wire only) Conductor WPDB 185 1-1: Copper (75°C Cu wire only)
WPDB 70 1-1 AL: Aluminum (90°C Cu/Al wire) WPDB 70/35 1-4 AL: Aluminum (90°C Cu/Al wire) WPDB 185 1-1 AL: Aluminum (90°C Cu/Al wire)
Contact material WPDB 70 1-1: Copper Contact material WPDB 70/35 1-4: Copper Contact material WPDB 185 1-1: Copper
WPDB 70 1-1 AL: Aluminum WPDB 70/35 1-4 AL: Aluminum WPDB 185 1-1 AL: Aluminum
Contact plating Zinc Contact plating Zinc Contact plating Zinc

Current Rating Current Rating Current Rating

UL/CSA* 175 A at 600 V UL/CSA* 175 A at 600 V UL/CSA* 335 A at 600 V

Line Line Line

Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 2/0…#14 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 2/0…#14 Wire , kcmil/AWG 400…#6
Wire gauge, mm2 70…2.5 Wire gauge, mm2 70…2.5 Wire gauge, mm2 185…16
Number of poles 1 Number of poles 1 Number of poles 1

Load Load Load

Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 2/0…#14 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG #2…#14 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 400…#6
Wire gauge, mm2 70…2.5 Wire gauge, mm2 35…2.5 Wire gauge, mm2 185…16
Number of poles 1 Number of poles 4 Number of poles 1

Operating Specifications Operating Specifications Operating Specifications

Maximum temperature 100°C Maximum temperature 100°C Maximum temperature 100°C
Operating range -10°C…+60°C Operating range -10°C…+60°C Operating range -10°C…+60°C
Storage temperature -25°C…+60°C Storage temperature -25°C…+60°C Storage temperature -25°C…+60°C

Accessories Accessories Accessories

SK WSD-S 9008850000 SK WSD-S 9008850000 SK WSD-S 9008850000
(1.5-10 mm 9 piece set, Allen head screwdrivers) (1.5-10 mm 9 piece set, Allen head screwdrivers) (1.5-10 mm 9 piece set, Allen head screwdrivers)
SST WPDB 1879490000 SST WPDB 1879490000 SST WPDB 1879490000
(Accessory pin for fixing multi-pole block assemblies) (Accessory pin for fixing multi-pole block assemblies) (Accessory pin for fixing multi-pole block assemblies)
WEW 35/3 1879390000 WEW 35/3 1879390000 WEW 35/3 1879390000
(Pair of end brackets) (Pair of end brackets) (Pair of end brackets)
VK WPDB 1 1879370000 VK WPDB 1 1879370000 VK WPDB 1 1879370000
(Cap for spare 2/0 line connections) (Cap for spare 2/0 line connections) (Cap for spare 2/0 line connections)
VK WPDB 2 1879380000 VK WPDB 2 1879380000 VK WPDB 2 1879380000
(Cap for spare 350 kcmil line connections) (Cap for spare 350 kcmil line connections) (Cap for spare 350 kcmil line connections)

Marking Tags Marking Tags Marking Tags

KSW Strips, blank** 1629970000 KSW Strips, blank** 1629970000 KSW Strips, blank** 1629970000

*Based on NEC table 310-16 for 75°C copper wire *Based on NEC table 310-16 for 75°C copper wire *Based on NEC table 310-16 for 75°C copper wire
**Pre-printed strips standard with product. Custom strips **Pre-printed strips standard with product. Custom strips **Pre-printed strips standard with product. Custom strips
also available. also available. also available.

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WPDB 185/35 1-8 WPDB 300 2-2 WPDB 16/6 3/4

WPDB 185/35 1-8 AL WPDB 300 2-2 AL

Type Part No. Type Part No. Type Part No.

WPDB 185/35 1-8 1879430000 WPDB 300 2-2 1879450000 WPDB 16/6 3/4 1939440000
WPDB 185/35 1-8 AL 1879420000 WPDB 300 2-2 AL 1879440000

Technical Data Technical Data Technical Data

Housing material PA 66/6 Housing material PA 66/6 Housing material Wemid
Flammability class UL 94 V0 Flammability class UL 94 V0 Flammability class UL 94 V0
Conductor WPDB 185/35 1-8: Copper (75°C Cu wire only) Conductor WPDB 300 2-2: Copper (75°C Cu wire only) Conductor Copper (75ºC Cu wire only)
WPDB 185/35 1-8 AL: Aluminum (90°C Cu/Al wire) WPDB 300 2-2 AL: Aluminum (90°C Cu/Al wire)
Contact material WPDB 185/35 1-8: Copper Contact material WPDB 300 2-2: Copper Contact material Copper
WPDB 185/35 1-8 AL: Aluminum WPDB 300 2-2 AL: Aluminum
Contact plating Zinc Contact plating Zinc Contact plating

Current Rating Current Rating Current Rating

UL/CSA* 310 A at 600 V UL/CSA* 840 A at 600 V UL 80 A at 600 V

Line Line Line

Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 350…#6 / 2/0…#14 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 600…#4 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 14…6
Wire gauge, mm2 185…16 / 70…2.5 Wire gauge, mm2 300…25 Wire gauge, mm2 2.5…16
Number of poles 1 Number of poles 2 Number of poles 1

Load Load Load

Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG #2…#14 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 600…#4 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG (2) 14…6/(4) x14…10
Wire gauge, mm2 35…2.5 Wire gauge, mm2 300…25 Wire gauge, mm2 (2) 2.5...16/(4) 2.5…6
Number of poles 8 Number of poles 2 Number of poles 6

Operating Specifications Operating Specifications Operating Specifications

Maximum temperature 100°C Maximum temperature 100°C Maximum temperature 120º C
Operating range -10°C…+60°C Operating range -10°C…+60°C Operating range
Storage temperature -25°C…+60°C Storage temperature -25°C…+60°C Storage temperature

Accessories Accessories Accessories

SK WSD-S 9008850000 SK WSD-S 9008850000 SDK PZ1 9008530000
(1.5-10 mm 9 piece set, Allen head screwdrivers) (1.5-10 mm 9 piece set, Allen head screwdrivers) (crosshead screwdriver, Pozidriv type)
SST WPDB 1879490000 SST WPDB 1879490000 SDK PZ2 9008540000
(Accessory pin for fixing multi-pole block assemblies) (Accessory pin for fixing multi-pole block assemblies) (crosshead screwdriver, Pozidriv type)
WEW 35/3 1879390000 WEW 35/3 1879390000 SK-S 2.0-8.0 9008860000
(Pair of end brackets) (Pair of end brackets) (7-piece hexagon wrench set)
VK WPDB 1 1879370000 VK WPDB 2 1879380000
(Cap for spare 2/0 line connections) (Cap for spare 350 kcmil line connections)
VK WPDB 2 1879380000 VK WPDB 3 1880060000
(Cap for spare 350 kcmil line connections) (Cap for spare 600 kcmil line connections)

Marking Tags Marking Tags Marking Tags

KSW Strips, blank** 1629970000 KSW Strips, blank** 1629970000 LogiMark Strips, blank 1882890000

*Based on NEC table 310-16 for 75°C copper wire *Based on NEC table 310-16 for 75°C copper wire
**Pre-printed strips standard with product. Custom strips **Pre-printed strips standard with product. Custom strips
also available. also available.

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WPDB 35-16/16 1-16 WPDB 70/16 1/10 WPDB 120/35-16-10 1/2-5-4

Type Part No. Type Part No. Type Part No.

WPDB 35-16/16 1-16 1939450000 WPDB 70/16 1/10 1939460000 WPDB 120/35-16-10 1/2-5-4 1939470000

Technical Data Technical Data Technical Data

Housing material Wemid Housing material Wemid Housing material Wemid
Flammability class UL 94 V0 Flammability class UL 94 V0 Flammability class UL 94 V0
Conductor Copper (75ºC Cu wire only) Conductor Copper (75ºC Cu wire only) Conductor Copper (75ºC Cu wire only)

Contact material Copper Contact material Copper Contact material Copper

Contact plating Contact plating Contact plating

Current Rating Current Rating Current Rating

UL 115 A at 600 V UL 115 A at 600V UL/CSA 230 A at 600V

Line Line Line

Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG (1) 8…2/(1) 10…6 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 6…0 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 2…4/0
Wire gauge, mm2 (1) 10…35/(1) 6…16 Wire gauge, mm2 16…70 Wire gauge, mm2 35…120
Number of poles 2 Number of poles 1 Number of poles 1

Load Load Load

Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 14…6 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 14…6 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG (2) 14…2/(5) 14…6/(4) 14…8
Wire gauge, mm2 2.5…16 Wire gauge, mm2 2.5…16 Wire gauge, mm2 (2) 2.5…35/(5) 2.5…16/(4) 2.5…10
Number of poles 6 Number of poles 10 Number of poles 11

Operating Specifications Operating Specifications Operating Specifications

Maximum temperature 120º C Maximum temperature 120º C Maximum temperature 120º C
Operating range Operating range Operating range
Storage temperature Storage temperature Storage temperature

Accessories Accessories Accessories

SDK PZ2 9008540000 SK-S 2.0-8.0 9008860000 SD 1.0x5.5x150 9008350000
(crosshead screwdriver, Pozidriv type) (7-piece hexagon wrench set) (crosshead screwdriver, Pozidriv type)
SK-S 2.0-8.0 9008860000 SD 0.8x4.5x125 9009020000
(7-piece hexagon wrench set) (crosshead screwdriver, Pozidriv type)
SK-S 2.0-8.0 9008860000
(7-piece hexagon wrench set)

Marking Tags Marking Tags Marking Tags

LogiMark Strips, blank 1882890000 LogiMark Strips, blank 1882890000 LogiMark Strips, blank 1882890000

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WPDB 185/35-16-10 1/2-5-4 WPDB 3 x 70/16 1/6 WPDB 35/16/6/N 1/2/5/11

Type Part No. Type Part No. Type Part No.

WPDB 185/35-16-10 1/2-5-4 1939480000 WPDB 3 x 70/16 1/6 1939490000 WPDB 35/16/6/N 1/2/5/11 1939510000

Technical Data Technical Data Technical Data

Housing material Wemid Housing material Wemid Housing material Wemid
Flammability class UL 94 V0 Flammability class UL 94 V0 Flammability class UL 94 V0
Conductor Copper (75ºC Cu wire only) Conductor Copper (75ºC Cu wire only) Conductor Copper (75ºC Cu wire only)

Contact material Copper Contact material Copper Contact material Copper

Contact plating Contact plating Contact plating

Current Rating Current Rating Current Rating

UL/CSA 310 A at 600V UL 115 A at 600V UL 335 A at 600V

Line Line Line

Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 3/0…350 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 6…0 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG (3x1) 10…2/(3x5) 16…10/(3x2) 11…4
Wire gauge, mm2 95…185 Wire gauge, mm2 16…70 Wire gauge, mm2 (3x1) 6…35/(3x5) 1.5…6/(3x2) 4…16
Number of poles 1 Number of poles 3x1 Number of poles (3x1)/(3x5)/(3x2)

Load Load Load

Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG (2) 14…2/(5) 14…6/(4) 16…8 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG 14…6 Wire gauge, kcmil/AWG (1) 10…2/(4) 16…10/(6) 11…4
Wire gauge, mm2 (2) 2.5…35/(5) 2.5…16/(4) 1.5…10 Wire gauge, mm2 2.5…16 Wire gauge, mm2 (1) 6…35/(4) 1.5…6/(6) 4…16
Number of poles 11 Number of poles 3x6 Number of poles 11

Operating Specifications Operating Specifications Operating Specifications

Maximum temperature 120º C Maximum temperature 120º C Maximum temperature 120º C
Operating range Operating range Operating range
Storage temperature Storage temperature Storage temperature

Accessories Accessories Accessories

SDK PZ1 9008530000 SK-S 2.0-8.0 9008860000 SDK PZ1 9008530000
(crosshead screwdriver, Pozidriv type) (7-piece hexagon wrench set) (crosshead screwdriver, Pozidriv type)
SDK PZ2 9008540000 SDK PZ2 9008540000
(crosshead screwdriver, Pozidriv type) (crosshead screwdriver, Pozidriv type)
SK-S 2.0-8.0 9008860000
(7-piece hexagon wrench set)

Marking Tags Marking Tags Marking Tags

LogiMark Strips, blank 1882890000 LogiMark Strips, blank 1882890000 LogiMark Strips, blank 1882890000

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Tightening Torque Table

With recommended strip back lengths to
maintain IP20 rating
Wire Strip Hex
Product Wire Hole Back Driver Wire
Part No. Description Range Length Size Size* Torque**
2/0…#1 AWG 100 lbs-in
(70…50 mm2) (11.4 N-m)
1879460000 WPDB 70 1-1 AL 2/0…#14 AWG 0.75 in #2…#6 AWG 80 lbs-in
5 mm
1879470000 WPDB 70 1-1 (70…2.5 mm2) (19.1 mm) (35…16 mm2) (9 N-m)
#8…#14 AWG 35 lbs-in
(10…2.5 mm2) (3.9 N-m)
2/0…#1 AWG 100 lbs-in
(70…50 mm2) (11.4 N-m)
2/0…#14 AWG 1 in #2…#6 AWG 80 lbs-in
5 mm
(70…2.5 mm2) (25.4 mm) (35…16 mm2) (9 N-m)
1879480000 WPDB 70/35 1-4 AL #8…#14 AWG 35 lbs-in
1879360000 WPDB 70/35 1-4 (10…2.5 mm2) (3.9 N-m)
#2…#6 AWG 80 lbs-in
#2…#14 AWG 0.625 in (35…16 mm2) (9 N-m)
4 mm
(35…2.5 mm2) (15.9 mm) #8…#14 AWG 35 lbs-in
(10…2.5 mm2) (3.9 N-m)
350 kcmil…3/0 AWG 200 lbs-in
(185…95 mm2) (22.6 N-m)
350…#6 AWG 1.125 in 2/0…#1 AWG 100 lbs-in
8 mm
(35…2.5 mm2) (28.5 mm) (70…50 mm2) (11.4 N-m)
#2…#6 AWG 80 lbs-in
(35…16 mm2) (9 N-m)
2/0…#1 AWG 100 lbs-in
1879420000 WPDB 185/35 1-8 AL (70…50 mm2) (11.4 N-m)
1879430000 WPDB 185/35 1-8 2/0…#14 AWG 0.875 in #2…#6 AWG 80 lbs-in
5 mm
(70…2.5 mm2) (22.2 mm) (35…16 mm2) (9 N-m)
#8…#14 AWG 35 lbs-in
(10…2.5 mm2) (3.9 N-m)
#2…#6 AWG*** 80 lbs-in***
#2…#14 AWG 0.875 in (35…16 mm2) (9 N-m)
4 mm
(35…2.5 mm2) (22.2 mm) #8…#14 AWG 35 lbs-in
(10…2.5 mm2) (3.9 N-m)
400 kcmil…00 AWG 220 lbs-in
(185…70 mm2) (24.9 N-m)
1879400000 WPDB 185 1-1 AL 400…#6 AWG 1.3 in 0…#2 AWG 170 lbs-in
10 mm
1879410000 WPDB 185 1-1 (185…16 mm2) (33 mm) (50…35 mm2) (19.2 N-m)
#3…#6 AWG 130 lbs-in
(25…16 mm2) (14.7 N-m)
600…500 kcmil AWG 310 lbs-in
(300…240 mm2) (35.1 N-m)
400 kcmil…00 AWG 220 lbs-in
1879440000 WPDB 300 2-2 AL 600…#4 AWG 1.3 in (185…70 mm2) (24.9 N-m)
10 mm
1879450000 WPDB 300 2-2 (300…25 mm2) (33 mm) 0…#2 AWG 170 lbs-in
(50…35 mm2) (19.2 N-m)
#3…#4 AWG 130 lbs-in
(25 mm2) (14.7 N-m)
*Wire sizes based on AWG/kcmil standards with closest commercially available mm size.
**Torque values -0, +10%.
***Applies only to part number 1879420000 WPDB 185/35 1-8 AL.

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Wire Strip Pozidriv

Product Back Screwdriver
Part No. Description Wire Size Length Size Torque
6…14 AWG .47….35 in 13.3…26.6 lbs-in
PZ1
WPDB (16…2.5 mm2) (12…9 mm) (1.5…3 Nm)
1939440000
16/6 3/4 10…14 AWG .71….47 in 7.1…13.3 lbs-in
PZ2
(6…2.5 mm2) (18…12 mm) (0.8…1.5 Nm)
6…14 AWG .71….47 in 7.1…13.3 lbs-in
PZ2
(16…2.5 mm2) (18…12 mm) (0.8…1.5 Nm)
WPDB 6…10 AWG .47….39 in 31…44.3 lbs-in
1939450000 M4
35-16/16 1-16 (16…6 mm2) (12…10 mm) (3.5…5 Nm)
2…8 AWG .59….55 in 31…44.3 lbs-in
M4
(35…10 mm2) (15…14 mm) (3.5…5 Nm)
6…14 AWG .71….47 in 7.1…13.3 lbs-in
PZ2
WPDB (16…2.5 mm2) (18…12 mm) (0.8…1.5 Nm)
1939460000
70/16 1/10 0…6 AWG .63….59 in 44.3 lbs-in
M5
(70…16) (16…15 mm) (5 Nm)
4/0…2 AWG 1.41…1.06 in 168.2 lbs-in
M6
(120…35 mm2) (29…27 mm) (19 Nm)
8…14 AWG .47….39 in 17.7 lbs-in
SD 0.8x4.5x125
WPDB (10…2.5 mm2) (12…10 mm) (2 Nm)
1939470000
120/35-16-10 1/2-5-4 6…14 AWG .47….39 in 17.7 lbs-in
SD 0.8x4.5x125
(16…2.5 mm2) (12…10 mm) (2 Nm)
2…14 AWG .47….39 in 31 lbs-in
SD 1.0x5.5x150
(35…2.5 mm2) (12…10 mm) (3.5 Nm)
3/0…350 AWG 1.41…1.06 in 168.2 lbs-in
M6
(185…95 mm2) (29…27 mm) (19 Nm)
8…16 AWG .47….39 in 17.7 lbs-in
SD 0.8x4.5x125
WPDB (10…1.5 mm2) (12…10 mm) (2 Nm)
1939480000
185/35-16-10 1/2-5-4 6…14 AWG .47….39 in 17.7 lbs-in
SD 0.8x4.5x125
(16…2.5 mm2) (12…10 mm) (2 Nm)
2…14 AWG .47….39 in 31 lbs-in
SD 1.0x5.5x150
(35…2.5 mm2) (12…10 mm) (3.5 Nm)
0…4 AWG .63….59 in 44.3 lbs-in
M5
WPDB (70…16 mm2) (16…15 mm) (5 Nm)
1939490000
3 x 70/16 1/6 6…14 AWG .47….39 in 26.6 lbs-in
M3
(16…2.5 mm2) (12…10 mm) (3 Nm)
10…16 AWG .47…35 in 7.1 lbs-in
PZ1
(6…1.5 mm2) (12…9 mm) (0.8 Nm)
WPDB 4…11 AWG .71…47 in 13.3 lbs-in
1939510000 PZ2
35/16/6/N 1/2/5/11 (16…4 mm2) (18…12 mm) (1.5 Nm)
2…10 AWG .71…47 in 13.3 lbs-in
PZ2
(35…6 mm2) (18…12 mm) (1.5 Nm)

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Housing Dimensions
WPDB 70 1-1 WPDB 70/35 1-4
WPDB 70 1-1 AL WPDB 70/35 1-4 AL

WPDB 185 1-1

WPDB 185 1-1 AL

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Housing Dimensions
WPDB 185/35 1-8
WPDB 185/35 1-8 AL

WPDB 300 2-2

WPDB 300 2-2 AL

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Housing Dimensions
4.2
WPDB 16/6 3/4 WPDB 120/35-16-10 1/2-5-4

▲
▲
▲

86
1 3 2
54

4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11

▲
29.9

WPDB 35-16/16 1-16 4.2 WPDB 185/35-16-10 1/2-5-4

86
1 3 2
61.5

4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11

29.9

22.8 22.8
WPDB 70/16 1/10 WPDB 3 x 70/16 1/6
▲
▲

29.9

▲
60.5
60.6

52.5

17.5
▲

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Housing Dimensions

WPDB 35/16/6/N 1/2/5/11

60

▲
▲

N N
62

N N

L1 L2 L3

5.3
▲
▲

70.5
▲

Mounting Instructions

DIN Rail Mounting Panel Mounting

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Assembly instructions

86 mm
WPDB 120/35-16-10 1/2-5-4 and M5

WPDB 185/35-16-10 1/2-5-4

30 mm 6

WPDB 35-16/16 1-16

62 mm

M5

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(3,5 N.m)
(31 In.Lbs)

(2 N.m)
PZ2 (17.5 In.Lbs)

WPDB 35/16/6/N 1/2/5/11 L1 L2 L3

N N N N

WPDB 3x70/16 1/6

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