Rockwell Automation 1769-IT6 Compact I/O 1769-IT6 Thermocouple/mV Input Module - Manual (Page 33)

Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-UM004B-EN-P - March 2010 33
Installation and Wiring Chapter 3
Wire the Finger-safe Terminal Block
When wiring the terminal block, keep the finger-safe cover in place.
1. Loosen the terminal screws to be wired.
2. Route the wire under the terminal pressure plate.
You can use the bare wire or a spade lug. The terminals accept a 6.35 mm
(0.25 in.) spade lug.
3. Tighten the terminal screw making sure the pressure plate secures the wire.
Recommended torque when tightening terminal screws is 0.68 N•m
(6 lb•in).
Wire Size and Terminal Screw Torque
Each terminal accepts up to two wires with these restrictions.
TIP The terminal screws are non-captive. Therefore, it is possible to
use a ring lug [maximum 1/4 inch o.d. with a 0.139 inch minimum
i.d. (M3.5)] with the module.
TIP If you need to remove the finger-safe cover, insert a screwdriver
into one of the square, wiring holes and gently pry the cover off. If
you wire the terminal block with the finger-safe cover removed,
you may not be able to put it back on the terminal block because
the wires will be in the way.
Wire Type Wire Size Terminal Screw
Torque Retaining Screw
Torque
Solid Cu-90 °C (194 °F) 0.325…2.080 mm2
(22…14 AWG) 0.68 N•m (6 lb•in) 0.46 N•m (4.1 lb•in)
Stranded Cu-90 °C (194 °F) 0.325…1.310 mm2
(22…16 AWG) 0.68 N•m (6 lb•in) 0.46 N•m (4.1 lb•in)