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Through-Panel-Mount Binding Posts

Before making a permanent connection, use these connectors to test a circuit. Also known as binding posts, they mount through panels to create a connection point.

All connectors are insulated to prevent contact with panels.

Single Banana Jack


Yellow	Red	Orange	Gray	Black

Green	Blue	Purple	White	Brown

Single banana jacks come in your choice of color.

Tin-Plated Brass—Tin-plated brass lasts the longest.

Hand-Held AC Voltage Rating—Hand-held voltage ratings are the maximum tested voltage for applications where you hold a cord connected to the jack in your hands while testing.

Hands-Free AC Voltage Rating—Hands-free voltage ratings are the maximum voltage the jack is rated to withstand.

	AC Voltage Rating, V AC		DC Voltage Rating, V DC
For Use With	Hand-Held	Hands-Free	Hand-Held	Hands-Free	For Panel Thk.	Current per Circuit, amp	For Panel Cutout Dia.	No. of Panel Cutouts	Material	Installation	Choose a Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Banana Plugs	30	2,500	60	2,500	0.06" to 0.37"	15	0.35"	1	Tin-Plated Brass	Hand Tighten	Black , Red	10	0000000	000000
Banana Plugs	30	2,500	60	2,500	0.06" to 0.37"	15	0.35"	1	Tin-Plated Brass	Hand Tighten	Blue , Brown , Gray , Green , Orange , Purple , White , Yellow	10	000000	00000

Double Banana Jack


Black Mounting Base	Red Mounting Base

Double banana jacks come with one red jack and one black jack, and your choice of color for the mounting base.

Tin-Plated Brass—Tin-plated brass lasts the longest.

Hand-Held AC Voltage Rating—Hand-held voltage ratings are the maximum tested voltage for applications where you hold a cord connected to the jack in your hands while testing.

Hands-Free AC Voltage Rating—Hands-free voltage ratings are the maximum voltage the jack is rated to withstand.

	AC Voltage Rating, V AC		DC Voltage Rating, V DC
For Use With	Hand-Held	Hands-Free	Hand-Held	Hands-Free	For Panel Thk.	Current per Circuit, amp	For Panel Cutout Dia.	No. of Panel Cutouts	Material	Installation	Color	Mounting Base Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Banana Plugs	30	2,500	60	2,500	0.06" to 0.37"	15	0.37"	2	Tin-Plated Brass	Hand Tighten	Black, Red	Black	1	00000000	00000
Banana Plugs	30	2,500	60	2,500	0.06" to 0.37"	15	0.37"	2	Tin-Plated Brass	Hand Tighten	Black, Red	Red	1	00000000	0000

Test Lead Adapters


Sheathed Banana Jack × Sheathed Standard Banana Jack	Banana Plug × Sheathed Standard Banana Jack	Hook × Sheathed Standard Banana Jack

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

4 mm Connection End Size—4 mm connection ends are the most common size used in electrical testing.

			AC Voltage Rating, V AC		DC Voltage Rating, V DC
Test End	Connection End	Connection End Size, mm	Hand Held	Hands Free	Hand Held	Hands Free	Current, amp	Electrical Safety Rating	Lg.	Test End Material	Choose a Color		Each
Sheathed Banana Jack	Sheathed Standard 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 Standard Banana Jack	4	42	1,000	42	1,000	15	CAT III, 600V	2 1/2"	Nickel-Plated Brass	Black , Red	0000000	0000
Hook	Sheathed Standard Banana Jack	4	30	300	60	300	5	—	2 1/2"	Gold-Plated Copper	Black , Red	0000000	00000

Patch Cords


Style B	Style D	Style E

Style F	Style G	Style H

Style J	Style K	Style M

Hook up electrical testing equipment and create test circuits.

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.

Standard Banana Connection—Standard banana connection ends hook up to multimeters and other equipment with banana jacks.

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

Fluke Test Lead Sets


Model Number FTPL-1	Model Number TL175

Model Number TL222	Model Number TL224

Model Number TL26A	Model Number TL27

Model Number TL28A	Model Number TL40

Model Number TL71	Model Number TL75

Model Number TL76	Model Number 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.

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

Test Lead Clips


Style B	Style C	Style D	Style E

Style H	Style J	Style M

Spring-loaded clips create a secure temporary electrical connection for hands-free testing.

Alligator Jaw


Style B	Style C	Style D

Style E	Style H	Style J

304 Stainless Steel Clip—304 stainless steel clips are corrosion resistant.

Copper Clip—Copper and silver clips conduct electricity better than 304 stainless steel clips.

Toothed Clip—Toothed clips have a stronger grip but make less overall contact than toothless clips.

Test Lead Clips																Test Lead Clip Sleeves
													Each
Style	Wire Connection	Clip Material	Insulation Style	Jack Connection Size, mm	Jaw Opening	Clip Type	Current, amp	Lg.	Spring Material	Screw Material	Color		1-49	50-199	200-Up		Each
B	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Solder	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 31/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	—	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000000	00000
B	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Solder	304 Stainless Steel	Noninsulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 31/32"	Stainless Steel	—	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
B	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Solder	Copper	Noninsulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 31/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
C	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Steel	Barrel Insulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 11/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	00000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
C	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Steel	Barrel Insulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 11/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Red	00000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
C	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Barrel Insulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 11/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
C	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Barrel Insulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 11/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack	304 Stainless Steel	Sleeve	4	1/4"	Toothed	10	2 3/32"	Stainless Steel	—	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack	304 Stainless Steel	Sleeve	4	1/4"	Toothed	10	2 3/32"	Stainless Steel	—	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack	Copper	Sleeve	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack	Copper	Sleeve	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Steel	Sleeve	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
D	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Steel	Sleeve	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	2 1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
E	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 31/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
E	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Screw On	Copper	Noninsulated	4	5/16"	Toothed	10	1 31/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	0000000	0000	0000	0000	00000000	0000
H	Standard Banana Jack, Probe Jack	Nickel-Plated Steel	Molded	2	1/4"	Toothed	10	1 5/8"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
H	Standard Banana Jack, Probe Jack	Nickel-Plated Steel	Molded	2	1/4"	Toothed	10	1 5/8"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
J	Standard Banana Jack	Nickel-Plated Steel	Molded	4	7/16"	Toothed	10	1 29/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Black	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0
J	Standard Banana Jack	Nickel-Plated Steel	Molded	4	7/16"	Toothed	10	1 29/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	—	Red	0000000	0000	0000	0000	———	0

Micro-Alligator Jaw

Style M

Toothed Clip—Toothed clips have a stronger grip but make less overall contact than toothless clips.

Test Lead Clips														Test Lead Clip Sleeves
											Each
Style	Wire Connection	Clip Material	Insulation Style	Jack Connection Size, mm	Jaw Opening	Clip Type	Current, amp	Lg.	Spring Material		1-99	100-499	500-Up		Each
M	Standard Banana Jack, Crimp On, Solder	Nickel-Plated Steel	Noninsulated	4	3/16"	Toothed	5	1 1/4"	Zinc-Plated Steel	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000000	00000

Test Lead Sets


Style A	Style B	Style C

Style D	Style E	Style F

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

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

Style D—Style D come with alligator clips that screw onto the tips for two testing options with one test lead set.

Style	Test End	Connection End	AC Voltage, V AC	DC Voltage, V DC	Current, amp	Electrical Safety Rating	No. of Cords	Cord Lg.	Color	Test End Material		Pair
A	Precision Retractable Hook	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	300	300	5	CAT II, 300V	2	48"	Black, Red	Gold-Plated Copper	0000000	000000
B	Precision Retractable Hook	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	300	300	5	CAT II, 300V	2	48"	Black, Red	Gold-Plated Copper	0000000	00000
C	Threaded Needle Tip	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	20	CAT II, 1,000V	2	48"	Black, Red	Stainless Steel	00000000	00000
D	Threaded Needle Tip with Alligator Clip	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	20	CAT II, 300V	2	44"	Black, Red	Stainless Steel	0000000	00000
E	Notched Probe Tip	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	1,000	1,000	10	CAT II, 1,000V	2	48"	Black, Red	Nickel-Plated Brass	0000000	00000
F	Precision Tweezer	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	30	60	3	—	2	48"	Black	Brass	0000000	00000

High-Current Test Lead Clips

Style A

Test equipment that draws more than 10 amps of current. These clips are spring loaded to hold tight for hands-free testing.

Alligator Jaw

Style A

Toothed Clip—Toothed clips have a stronger grip but make less overall contact than toothless clips.

Style	Wire Connection	Clip Material	Insulation Style	Jack Connection Size, mm	Jaw Opening	Clip Type	Current, amp	Lg.	Spring Material	Certification	Choose a Color		Each
A	Standard Banana Jack	Nickel-Plated Steel	Molded	4	3/4"	Toothed	30	3 9/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	UL Listed	Black , Blue , Green , Red , White , Yellow	00000000	00000

Current-Sensing Test Leads


Current Loop	Current Clamp

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.

	For Max. Cord Dia.	Connection End	AC Current, amp	DC Current, amp	Current Accuracy	Voltage Output Signal Per Amp Supplied	For Current Range	AC Voltage, V AC	Electrical Safety Rating	Freq. Range, kHz	Jaw Opening	Loop Opening	Cord Lg.	Batteries Req.	Batteries Included		Each
Measures AC Current



	Flexible Current Loop	—	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	5 to 3,000	—	1%	10.000 mV AC, 1.000 mV AC, 1.000 mV DC	5 amp to 300 amp 50 amp to 3,000 amp	1,000	CAT IV, 600V	5 to 40	—	7.6"	78"	Yes	Yes	0000000	0000000


	Measures AC Current and DC Current



			Current Clamp	1.22"	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	0 to 1,000	0 to 1,000	1%	1.000 mV AC, 1.000 mV DC	0 amp to 200 amp 0 amp to 1,000 amp	300	CAT III, 300V	0 to 10	1.25"	—	59"	Yes	Yes	00000000	000000

Build-Your-Own Test Leads


Style A	Style B	Style C

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


Style A	Style B	Style C

Connection End	Connection End Shape	AC Voltage, V AC	DC Voltage	Current, amp	Electrical Safety Rating	No. of Cords	Cord Lg.	AWG	Color		Pair



A	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug x Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	90° Angle x 90° Angle	1,000	1,000 mV DC	10	CAT III, 1,000V	2	47"	18	Black, Red	0000000	000000


B	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug x Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	Straight x 90° Angle	1,000	1,000V DC	10	CAT III, 1,000V	2	47"	18	Black, Red	0000000	00000
C	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug x Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	Straight x Straight	1,000	1,000V DC	10	CAT III, 1,000V	2	47"	18	Black, Red	0000000	00000

Test Leads with Reel

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.

	Connection End	Connection End Shape	AC Voltage, V AC	DC Voltage, V DC	Current, amp	Electrical Safety Rating	AWG	Cord Insulation Material		Each
40 ft. Long



	Black	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug x Sheathed Standard Banana Jack	90° Angle x Straight	1,000	1,000	20	CAT III, 1,000V	18	Silicone Rubber	00000000	000000


	Red	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug x Sheathed Standard Banana Jack	90° Angle x Straight	1,000	1,000	20	CAT III, 1,000V	18	Silicone Rubber	00000000	00000

Fluke Current-Sensing Test Leads

Current Clamp

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 End	For Max. Cord Dia.	Connection End	AC Current, amp	Current Accuracy	Current Output Signal per amp Supplied, mA	For Current Range	AC Voltage, V AC	Electrical Safety Rating	Freq. Range	Jaw Opening	For Fluke Model No.	Cord Lg.	Batteries Req.		Each
Measures AC Current



	i400	Current Clamp	1.25"	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	1 to 400	2%	1.000	1 amp to 400 amp	1,000	CAT IV, 600V	5 Hz to 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 90° Standard Banana Plug	Sheathed Straight Standard 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.

Connection End	Connection End Shape	AC Voltage, V AC	DC Voltage, V DC	Current, amp	Electrical Safety Rating	No. of Cords	Cord Lg.	AWG	Test End Material	Cord Insulation Material	Choose a Color		Each



Retractable Hook	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	90° Angle	300	300	5	CAT II, 300V	1	48"	18	Gold-Plated Copper	Silicone Rubber	Black , Red	0000000	000000


Retractable Hook	Sheathed Standard Banana Plug	Straight	300	300	5	CAT II, 300V	1	48"	18	Gold-Plated Copper	Silicone Rubber	Black , Red	0000000	00000