Rockwell Automation 1746-NR8 SLC 500 RTD/Resistance Input Module User Manual - Manual (Page 34)

Publication 1746-UM003A-EN-P
2-14 Installation and Wiring
Wiring Input Devices to the Module
To wire your 1746-NR8 module, follow these steps as shown in the illustration
below:
1. 1. 1. 1. At each end of the cable, strip some casing to expose the individual wires.
2. 2. 2. 2. Trim the signal wires to 5.08-cm (2-inch) lengths. Strip about 4.76 mm (3/
16 inch) of insulation away to expose the end of the wire.
3. 3. 3. 3. At one end of the cable twist the drain wire and foil shield together, bend
them away from the cable, and apply shrink wrap. Then earth ground at
the frame ground of the rack.
4. 4. 4. 4. At the other end of the cable, cut the drain wire and foil shield back to the
cable and apply shrink wrap.
5. 5. 5. 5. Connect the signal wires to the 1746-NR8 terminal block and the input.
6. 6. 6. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each channel on the 1746-NR8 module.
Figure 2.5 Shielded Cable
Signal Wire
Signal Wire
Signal Wire
Signal Wire
Drain Wire
Foil Shield
Signal Wire
Signal Wire
Signal Wire
Drain Wire
Foil Shield
Signal Wire
Signal Wire
Signal Wire
(See step 3.)
(See step 4.)
2-Conductor Shielded Cable
3-Conductor Shielded Cable