Rockwell Automation 1746-NI16V SLC 500 Analog Input Modules User Manual User Manual
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Publication 1746-UM001A-US-P
3-14 Installation and Wiring
To wire your 1746-NI16 module follow these steps.
1. At each end of the cable, strip some casing to expose the
individual wires.
2. Trim the signal wires to 50 mm (2 in.) lengths. Strip about
5 mm (3/16 in.) of insulation away to expose the end of the
wire.
3. At one end of the cable, twist the drain wire and foil shield
together.
4. At the other end of the cable, cut the drain wire and foil shield
back to the cable.
5. Connect the signal wires to the 1746-NI16 terminal block or
interposing terminal block.
6. Connect the shield drain wire to chassis ground.
7. Connect the other end of the cable to the voltage or current
transmitter terminals.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for each channel on the module.