Siemens Simantic ET200SP System Manual page 96

Wiring
5.9 Wiring BaseUnits for motor starters
Connecting conductors: Solid without end sleeve, stranded (stranded wire) with end sleeve
To connect a cable, proceed as follows:
1. Insulate the cables in accordance with the table in chapter "Wiring rules (Page 87)".
2. Only in the case of stranded conductors:
Crimp the cable with end sleeves.
3. Insert the cable into the push-in terminal as far as it will go.
4. Pull on the cable to ensure it is tight.
Connecting conductors: multi-wire (stranded), without end sleeve, unfinished
To connect a cable, proceed as follows:
1. Insulate the cables in accordance with the table in chapter "Wiring rules (Page 87)".
2. Press the screwdriver into the spring release.
3. Insert the conductor into the push-in terminal until it engages.
4. Pull the screwdriver out of the spring release.
5. Check whether or not the conductor is firmly connected by pulling on the cable.
Video sequence
At the following Internet link, you can see a video about connecting conductors: Wire
BaseUnits (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/95886218)
Releasing conductors
To release a conductor, proceed as follows:
1. Press the screwdriver into the spring release of the terminal until it engages.
2. Pull the conductor out.
Note
When pressing the spring release, you must not pull on the wire/cable at the same time. In
this way, you avoid damaging the terminal.
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