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Connecting Signal Wires to the Terminal Block
2
1
Back View
1 Strain-Relief Bar
2 Strain-Relief Screws
Caution
Uninsulated wire extending past the screw terminal increases the risk of short
circuiting adjacent signals, causing the circuit to fail.
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Connect signal wires to the terminal block using the following procedure,
referring to Figures 1, 2, and 3 as necessary:
1.
Unscrew the top cover screws and remove the top cover.
2.
Loosen the strain-relief screws and remove the strain-relief bar.
3
4
3 Earth-Ground
Solder Lug
Figure 1. SCXI-1300/1301 Parts Locator Diagram
3.
Run the signal wires through the strain-relief opening. You can add
insulation or padding if necessary.
4.
Prepare your signal wire by stripping the insulation to no more
than 7 mm.
5.
Connect the signal wires to the screw terminals by inserting the
stripped end of the wire fully into the terminals and tighten the
screws with a flathead screwdriver. Tighten the screws to a torque
of 5 to 7 in.-lb.
6
5
Front View
4 Mating Connector
5 Thumbscrew
3
7
6 Top Cover Screws
7 Top Cover
SCXI-1300/1301 Terminal Block
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