Rtb Wiring Recommendations - Allen-Bradley 1756-IF8I User Manual

Chapter 6 Install ControlLogix Analog I/O Modules
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Spring Clamp RTB - Catalog Number 1756-TBS6H
1. Strip 11 mm (7/16 in.) maximum length of wire.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the outer hole of the RTB to depress the spring-
loaded clamp.
3. Insert the wire into the open terminal and remove the screwdriver.
4. Insert the wire into the open terminal and remove the screwdriver.
Make sure the wire, and not the screwdriver, is inserted into the open terminal
IMPORTANT
to prevent damage to the module.
The open section at the bottom of the RTB is called the strain relief area. The
wiring from the connections can be grouped with a plastic tie.

RTB Wiring Recommendations

Consider these guidelines when wiring your RTB.
• Begin wiring the RTB at the bottom terminals and move up.
• Use a tie to secure the wires in the strain relief (bottom) area of the RTB.
• For applications that require heavy gauge wiring, order and use an
extended-depth housing, catalog number 1756-TBE. For more
information, see
Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-UM540E-EN-P - December 2017
Strain Relief Area
page 120.