Rockwell Automation 1764-xxxx MICROLOGIX 1500 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS - Manual (Page 51)

1 Publication 1764-UM001B-EN-P - April 2002
Chapter
3
Wiring Your Controller
This chapter describes how to wire your controller. Topics include:
•
wiring requirements
•
using surge suppressors
•
grounding guidelines
•
sinking and sourcing circuits
•
wiring diagrams, input voltage ranges, and output voltage
ranges
•
minimizing noise
Wiring Requirements
Wire Type
Wire Size
(1)
(1) Two wires maximum per terminal screw.
Wiring Torque
Solid Cu-90°C (194°F) #14 to #22 AWG 1.13 Nm (10 in-lb) rated
1.3 Nm (12 in-lb) maximum
Stranded Cu-90°C (194°F) #14 to #22 AWG
ATTENTION
!
Be careful when stripping wires. Wire fragments that
fall into the controller could cause damage. Once
wiring is complete, be sure the base unit is free of all
metal fragments before removing protective debris
strips and installing the processor unit. Failure to
remove strips before operating can cause
overheating.