Using removable terminal blocks (rtbs), Removing rtbs – Rockwell Automation 1747-L40 SLC 500 Fixed Hardware Style User Manual

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Chapter 5
Wiring Your Control System

5–8

Removable Terminal Blocks (RTBs) are provided on all 12–point and
16–point discrete I/O modules and analog modules. RTBs can only be used
with these modules in the 2–slot expansion chassis. RTBs allow for faster
and more convenient wiring of the I/O modules. The modules and RTBs are
color–coded as follows:

Color

Type of I/O Removable Terminal Block

Red

AC inputs/outputs

Blue

DC inputs/outputs

Orange

relay outputs

Green

specialty modules

Replacement terminal blocks are available if they are lost or damaged. See
the replacement part list in chapter 9.

Removing RTBs

Below are guidelines for removing the I/O RTBs.

!

ATTENTION: Never install or remove I/O modules or terminal
blocks while the SLC is powered.

1. If the I/O module is already installed in the chassis, remove power to the

SLC.

2. Unscrew the upper right and lower left terminal block release screws.

3. Grasp the RTB with your thumb and forefinger and pull straight out.

4. Label the RTB with appropriate slot, rack (chassis) and module

identification.

SLOT______RACK______

MODULE______

Dot indicates terminal number 0

(or top of I/O wiring).

Terminal Block Release Screw

Terminal Block Release Screw

Using Removable Terminal

Blocks (RTBs)

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