{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"ga-distribution-terminal-block","name":"Distribution terminal block","kind":"object","abbreviation":"GA","aliases":["power distribution block","Distribution terminal block CAD","Distribution terminal block general arrangement","Distribution terminal block panel layout"],"category":"connections-wiring","drawingTypes":["GA","Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"A distribution block divides a supplied circuit among specified outgoing connections.","description":["A distribution block divides a supplied circuit among specified outgoing connections.","Coordinate incoming conductor size, outgoing routes and protection references. The GA locates the physical item; the associated schematic or equipment schedule records its electrical interfaces.","The preview is independent educational geometry and is not a manufacturer outline, fabrication drawing or verified standard graphic. Obtain the applicable model drawing from the cited official source before making a dimensional layout."],"readingNotes":["Coordinate incoming conductor size, outgoing routes and protection references.","The number of outlets does not establish equal current capacity or permitted circuit grouping."],"drawingChecklist":["Confirm the exact equipment identity, drawing revision and installation orientation.","Coordinate incoming conductor size, outgoing routes and protection references.","Cross-reference the terminals, cable routes and service tasks with the equipment schedule."],"distinction":"The number of outlets does not establish equal current capacity or permitted circuit grouping.","facts":[{"label":"Record type","value":"Generic equipment / layout object"},{"label":"Drawing role","value":"Physical location and interface coordination"},{"label":"Dimensions","value":"Not specified here; use the selected manufacturer drawing"},{"label":"Artwork","value":"Original conceptual envelope; unitless and not to scale"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-object-phoenix-products","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}],"related":["terminal-strip","control-cabinet"],"artwork":"edu-object-ga-distribution-terminal-block","publishedOn":"2026-10-13","updatedOn":"2026-10-13","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/objects/ga-distribution-terminal-block","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/ga-distribution-terminal-block.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-object-phoenix-products","title":"Control cabinet components and automation products","publisher":"Phoenix Contact","url":"https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-au/products","type":"manufacturer","scope":"Public component categories for supply, control, communication, protection and connection; no exact-model ratings are inferred.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}]}