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	Test End Test End

	Banana Plug
	Banana Jack
	Double Banana Plug
	Hook
	Stackable Double Banana Plug
	Stackable Double Binding Post with Banana Jack
	Retractable Hook
	Tweezer
	Alligator Clip
	Probe Tip
	Current Loop
	Threaded Needle Tip
	Threaded Needle Tip with Alligator Clip
	Threaded Probe Tip
	Current Clamp

	Connection End Connection End

Cross Stackable Banana
Plug

Retractable Hook

Stackable Banana Plug

Stackable Double
Banana Plug

Stackable Probe Tip

Tweezer

Two Banana Plugs

Two Retractable Banana
Plugs

Two Retractable Hooks

Two Stackable Banana
Plugs

Wire Screw Terminal

	Current Current

10A

15A

20A

	Length Length

	Color Color

	Black
	Red

	Hands-Free AC Voltage Rating Hands-Free AC Voltage Rating

	Hands-Free DC Voltage Rating Hands-Free DC Voltage Rating

	Hand-Held DC Voltage Rating Hand-Held DC Voltage Rating

	For Maximum Wire Diameter For Maximum Wire Diameter

0.12"

0.22"

	Test End Material Finish Test End Material Finish

Nickel Plated

Gold Plated

	Hand-Held AC Voltage Rating Hand-Held AC Voltage Rating

	Test End Material Test End Material

Brass

Copper

Stainless Steel

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Test End Style Test End Style

	Connection End Style Connection End Style

Sheathed

Sleeved

	Safety Rating Safety Rating

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

	Cord Insulation Material Cord Insulation Material

	Test End Shape Test End Shape

	Straight
	Right Angle

	Connection End Shape Connection End Shape

Right Angle

Straight

	Cord Length Cord Length

48 Products

About Safety Ratings for Electrical Testing

Sheathed Banana Jack × Sheathed Banana Jack

Banana Plug × Sheathed Banana Jack

Banana Plug × Wire Screw Terminal

Double Banana Plug × Wire Screw Terminal

Hook × Sheathed Banana Jack

Convert a test lead tip style to take a new electrical measurement without switching test leads.

4 mm connection ends are the most common size used in electrical testing.

				AC Voltage Rating		DC Voltage Rating
Test End	Connection End	Connection End Size, mm	For Max. Wire Dia.	Hand Held	Hands Free	Hand Held	Hands Free	Current, A	Safety Rating	Lg.	Test End Material	Choose a Color		Each
Sheathed Banana Jack	Sheathed Banana Jack	4	__	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	15	CAT III, 600V	2 1/2"	Nickel-Plated Brass	Black, Red	0000000	00000
Banana Plug	Sheathed Banana Jack	4	__	42	1,000	42	1,000	15	CAT III, 600V	2 1/2"	Nickel-Plated Brass	Black, Red	0000000	0000
Banana Plug	Wire Screw Terminal	__	0.12"	30	5,000	60	5,000	15	__	1 1/2"	Nickel-Plated Brass	Black, Red	0000000	0000
Double Banana Plug	Wire Screw Terminal	__	0.22"	30	5,000	60	5,000	15	__	1 1/2"	Nickel-Plated Brass	Black, Red	0000000	0000
Hook	Sheathed Banana Jack	4	__	30	300	60	300	5	__	2 1/2"	Gold-Plated Copper	Black, Red	0000000	00000

BNC Adapters

Stackable Double Banana Plug × BNC Jack

Stackable Double Banana Plug × BNC Plug

Stackable Double Binding Post with Banana Jack × BNC Jack

Stackable Double Binding Post with Banana Jack × BNC Plug

Double Banana Plug × Sheathed BNC Jack

By converting a BNC connector to a double banana connector, you can perform electrical tests with a multimeter or other test equipment that accepts banana connectors.

Hand-held voltage ratings are the maximum tested voltage for applications where you hold a cord connected to the adapter in your hands while testing. Hands-free voltage ratings are the maximum voltage the adapter is rated to withstand.

			AC Voltage Rating		DC Voltage Rating
Test End	Connection End	Color	Hand Held	Hands Free	Hand Held	Hands Free	Safety Rating	Specifications Met	Lg.	Test End Material		Each
Stackable Double Banana Plug	BNC Jack	Black	30	500	60	500	__	__	2"	Nickel-Plated Brass	0000000	000000
Stackable Double Banana Plug	BNC Plug	Black	30	500	60	500	__	__	2"	Nickel-Plated Brass	0000000	00000
Stackable Double Binding Post with Banana Jack	BNC Jack	Black, Red	30	500	60	500	__	__	2 1/2"	Nickel-Plated Brass	0000000	00000
Stackable Double Binding Post with Banana Jack	BNC Plug	Black, Red	30	500	60	500	__	__	2 1/2"	Nickel-Plated Brass	0000000	00000
Double Banana Plug	Sheathed BNC Jack	Black, Red	600	600	600	600	CAT III, 600V	UL Listed	2 1/2"	Nickel-Plated Brass	0000000	00000

Patch Cords

Hook up electrical testing equipment and create test circuits.

Banana plug connection ends hook up to multimeters and other equipment with banana jacks.

Hand-held voltage ratings are the maximum tested voltage for applications where you hold the cord in your hands while testing. Hands-free voltage ratings are the maximum voltage the cord is rated to withstand.

		AC Voltage Rating		DC Voltage Rating
	Connection End	Hand Held	Hands Free	Hand Held	Hands Free	Current, A	Safety Rating	Choose a Color	Lengths		Each
B	Sleeved Alligator Clip × Stackable Banana Plug	30	150	60	150	5	__	Black, Red	12", 24", 36", 48", 60"	0000000	000000
D	Stackable Banana Plug × Stackable Banana Plug	30	__	60	5,000	15	__	Black, Red	12", 24", 36", 48", 60", 72"	0000000	0000
E	Stackable Banana Plug × Stackable Probe Tip	30	__	60	3,000	5	__	Black, Red	12", 24", 36", 48"	0000000	00000
F	Cross Stackable Banana Plug × Cross Stackable Banana Plug	30	__	60	5,000	15	__	Black, Red	12", 24", 36"	0000000	00000
G	Stackable Double Banana Plug × Stackable Double Banana Plug	30	1,400	60	__	__	__	Black	24", 36", 48", 60"	0000000	00000
H	Stackable Double Banana Plug × Two Retractable Hooks	30	300	60	300	5	__	Black	24", 36", 48", 60"	0000000	00000
J	Sheathed Stackable Banana Plug × Sheathed Stackable Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	__	__	10	CAT III, 1,000V	Black, Red	48"	0000000	00000
K	Retractable Hook × Stackable Banana Plug	30	300	60	300	5	__	Black, Red	12", 24", 36", 48", 60"	0000000	0000
M	Tweezer × Two Stackable Banana Plugs	30	__	60	__	3	__	Black	48"	0000000	00000

BNC Test Cords

Connect oscilloscopes and other bench-top testers.

Banana plug connection ends hook up to multimeters and other equipment with banana jacks.

Hand-held voltage ratings are the maximum tested voltage for applications where you hold the cord in your hands while testing. The hands-free voltage ratings are the maximum voltage the cord is rated to withstand.

		AC Voltage Rating		DC Voltage Rating
	Connection End	Hand Held	Hands Free	Hand Held	Hands Free	Color	Lengths		Each
C	BNC Plug × Two Sheathed Retractable Banana Plugs	30	500	60	500	Black	36", 60"	0000000	000000

Fluke Test Lead Sets

FTPL-1

TL175

TL222

TL224

TL26A

TL27

TL28A

TL40

TL71

TL75

TL76

TL910

Connect to Fluke multimeters with a set of red and black test leads.

The connection end is a 4 mm banana plug, which is the standard for connecting to a multimeter.

Manufacturer Model Number	For Fluke Model Number	Test End	Connection End	AC Voltage	DC Voltage	Current, A	Safety Rating	Specifications Met	No. of Cords	Cord Lg.	Color	Test End Material		Pair
FTPL-1	289	Notched Threaded Probe Tip	Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10	CAT IV, 600V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	48"	Black, Red	Nickel-Plated Brass	00000000	0000000
TL175	77IV, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 175, 177, 179, 233, 287, 289	Notched Threaded Probe Tip	Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10	CAT IV, 600V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	48"	Black, Red	Nickel-Plated Brass	00000000	00000
TL222	83V, 87V, 787	Sheathed Banana Plug	Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10	CAT III, 1,000V;CAT IV, 600V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	60"	Black, Red	Copper	00000000	00000
TL224	87V, 179, 233, 287, 107, 3000	Sheathed Banana Plug	Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10	CAT III, 1,000V;CAT IV, 600V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	60"	Black, Red	Copper	00000000	00000
TL26A	83V, 87V, 179, 287, 289, 107, 88V/A	Serrated Alligator Clip	Sheathed Banana Plug	30	30	8	__	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	60"	Black, Red	Nickel-Plated Copper	00000000	00000
TL27	175, 177, 179, 787, 107	Sheathed Banana Plug	Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10	CAT III, 1,000V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	60"	Black, Red	Copper	00000000	00000
TL28A	175, 177, 179, 287, 289, 107, 88V/A	Serrated Alligator Clip	Sheathed Banana Plug	30	30	10	CAT I, 30V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	60"	Black, Red	Copper	00000000	00000
TL40	83V, 87V, 287, 289, 787, 88V/A	Retractable Probe Tip	Sheathed Banana Plug	600	600	3	CAT II, 600V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	48"	Black, Red	Stainless Steel	00000000	00000
TL71	27 II, 28 II, 83V, 87V, 88V, 114, 115, 116, 117, 175, 177, 179, 233, 787, 789	Notched Probe Tip	Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10	CAT IV, 600V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	48"	Black, Red	Nickel-Plated Brass	00000000	00000
TL75	83V, 87V, 113, 175, 177, 179, 287, 289, 787, 789	Notched Probe Tip	Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10	CAT IV, 600V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	48"	Black, Red	Nickel-Plated Brass	00000000	00000
TL76	87V, 179, 287, 289, 787, 107	Pointed Threaded Probe Tip	Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10	CAT II, 1,000V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	48"	Black, Red	Nickel-Plated Brass	00000000	00000
TL910	83V, 87V, 287, 289, 787	Pointed Probe Tip	Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	3	CAT II, 1,000V	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	2	40"	Black, Red	Gold Plated Copper	00000000	00000

Test Lead Sets

Pairs of red and black test leads are ready to connect to a multimeter or other electrical test equipment.

4 mm banana plug connection ends attach to a multimeter.

(D) Needle tip with alligator clips comes with alligator clips that screw onto the tips for two testing options with one test lead set.

Style	Test End	Connection End	AC Voltage	DC Voltage	Current, A	Safety Rating	No. of Cords	Cord Lg.	Color	Test End Material		Pair
A	Precision Retractable Hook	Banana Plug	300	300	5	CAT II, 300V	2	48"	Black, Red	Gold-Plated Copper	0000000	000000
B	Precision Retractable Hook	Banana Plug	300	300	5	CAT II, 300V	2	48"	Black, Red	Gold-Plated Copper	0000000	00000
C	Threaded Needle Tip	Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	20	CAT III, 1,000V	2	49"	Black, Red	Stainless Steel	0000000	00000
D	Threaded Needle Tip with Alligator Clip	Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	20	CAT II, 300V	2	44"	Black, Red	Stainless Steel	0000000	00000
E	Notched Probe Tip	Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10	CAT II, 1,000V	2	48"	Black, Red	Nickel-Plated Brass	0000000	00000
F	Precision Tweezer	Two Banana Plugs	30	60	3	__	2	48"	Black	Brass	0000000	00000

Build-Your-Own Test Leads

Choose your own combination of test lead tips and cords.

The connection end on the cords is a 4 mm banana plug, which is the standard for connecting to a multimeter.

Cords

	Connection End	AC Voltage	DC Voltage	Current	Safety Rating	No. of Cords	Cord Lg.	Color		Pair
A	Sheathed Banana Plug × Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10A	CAT III, 1,000V	2	47"	Black, Red	0000000	000000
B	Sheathed Banana Plug × Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10A	CAT III, 1,000V	2	47"	Black, Red	0000000	00000
C	Sheathed Banana Plug × Sheathed Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10A	CAT III, 1,000V	2	47"	Black, Red	0000000	00000

Current-Sensing Test Leads

Measure current without interrupting the circuit by connecting these test leads to a multimeter or current meter.

The connection end is a 4 mm banana plug, which is the standard for connecting to a multimeter or current meter.

These test leads step down the sensed current to a level that works with a multimeter or current meter—the signal reduction ratio is the factor by which they reduce current.

Test Leads

Current Loop

Current Clamp

Measures AC Current
Test End	For Max. Cord Dia.	Connection End	AC Current, A	DC Current, A	Current Accuracy	Voltage Output Signal Per Amp Supplied	For Current Range, A	AC Voltage	Safety Rating	Frequency Range	Jaw Opening	Loop Opening	Cord Lg.	Batteries Required	Batteries Included		Each
Flexible Current Loop	__	Sheathed Banana Plug	5-3,000	__	1%	10.000 mV AC, 1.000 mV AC, 1.000 mV DC	5-300, 50-3,000	1,000	CAT IV, 600V	40 Hz-5 kHz	__	7.6"	78"	Yes	Yes	0000000	0000000
Measures AC Current and DC Current
Current Clamp	1.22"	Sheathed Banana Plug	0-1,000	0-1,000	1%	1.000 mV AC, 1.000 mV DC	0-200, 0-1,000	300	CAT III, 300V	0 Hz-10 kHz	1.25"	__	59"	Yes	Yes	00000000	000000

Fluke Test Leads

Fluke Current Clamp

Measures AC Current
Manufacturer Model Number	Test End	For Max. Cord Dia.	Connection End	AC Current, A	Current Accuracy	Current Output Signal Per Amp Supplied	For Current Range, A	AC Voltage	Safety Rating	Frequency Range	Jaw Opening	For Fluke Model Number	Cord Lg.	Batteries Required		Each
i400	Current Clamp	1.25"	Sheathed Banana Plug	1-400	2%	1.000 mA	1-400	1,000	CAT IV, 600V	5 Hz-20 kHz	1.25"	27 II, 28 II, 77IV, 83V, 87V, 179, 287, 289, 787, 789, 1577, 1587	59"	No	0000000	0000000

Test Leads

Sheathed Right Angle Banana Plug

Sheathed Straight Banana Plug

Replace a test lead or complete a set with a red or black lead.

The connection end is a 4 mm banana plug, which is the standard for connecting to a multimeter.

Test End	Connection End	Connection End Shape	AC Voltage	DC Voltage	Current, A	Safety Rating	No. of Cords	Cord Lg.	Wire Gauge	Test End Material	Choose a Color		Each
Retractable Hook	Sheathed Banana Plug	Right Angle	300	300	5	CAT II, 300V	1	48"	18	Gold-Plated Copper	Black, Red	0000000	000000
Retractable Hook	Sheathed Banana Plug	Straight	300	300	5	CAT II, 300V	1	48"	18	Gold-Plated Copper	Black, Red	0000000	00000

Test Leads with Reel

Reel with 40-ft. Cord

Extend the distance between your multimeter and the equipment you’re testing.

One end of the test leads is a 4 mm banana plug, which is the standard for connecting to a multimeter. The other end is a 4 mm banana jack that attaches to test leads that have a 4 mm banana plug.

40 ft. Lg.
Cord Color	Safety Rating	Connection End	AC Voltage	DC Voltage	Current, A	Wire Gauge	Cord Insulation Material		Each
Black	CAT III, 1,000V	Sheathed Banana Plug × Sheathed Banana Jack	1,000	1,000	20	18	Silicone Rubber	0000000	0000000
Red	CAT III, 1,000V	Sheathed Banana Plug × Sheathed Banana Jack	1,000	1,000	20	18	Silicone Rubber	0000000	000000

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About Safety Ratings for Electrical Testing

Test Lead Adapters

BNC Adapters

Patch Cords

BNC Test Cords

Fluke Test Lead Sets

Test Lead Sets

Build-Your-Own Test Leads

Current-Sensing Test Leads

Test Leads

Test Leads with Reel