Preparing and wiring the cables, Preparing and wiring the cables -8 – Rockwell Automation 1746-BTM Barrel Temperature Control Module User Manual User Manual
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Publication 1746-UM010B-EN-P - April 2001
2-8 Installing and Wiring
Preparing and Wiring the Cables
To prepare and connect cable leads and drain wires, follow these
steps:
Figure 2.3 Cable lead and drain wire preparation
1. At each end of the cable, strip some casing to expose individual
wires.
2. Trim signal wires to 5–inch lengths beyond the cable casing.
Strip about 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) of insulation to expose the ends
of the wires.
3. At the module–end of the cables:
- extract the drain wire and signal wires
- remove the foil shield
- bundle the input cables with a cable strap
4. Connect drain wires together and solder them to a 3/8” wire
braid, 12” long. Keep drain wires as short as possible.
5. Connect the 3/8” wire braid to the nearest chassis mounting
bolt.
6. Connect the signal wires of each channel to the terminal block.
Signal Wires
Extract the drain wire but
remove the foil shield, at
the module-end of the
cable.
Drain Wire
Signal Wires
Remove the foil shield
and drain wire from
sensor-end of the cable