Rockwell Automation 1786-RPA/B ControlNet Modular Repeater Adapter Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 13)

ControlNet Modular Repeater Adapter 13
Rockwell Automation Publication 1786-IN013F-EN-P - April 2011
Wire the Repeater Adapter Module
This section describes how to wire your module.
Follow these steps to wire the module.
1. Strip about 7 mm (0.28 in.) of insulation from the end of each wire.
2. Attach the V
in
+ wire to one of the V
in
+ terminals on the RTB.
WARNING: An electrical arc can occur under these
circumstances:
- when you connect or disconnect the removable terminal block (RTB)
with field side power applied
- if you connect or disconnect the communications cable with power
applied to this module or any device on the network
This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be
sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.
TIP Make sure you have obtained the following items before you
begin to wire the module:
• Two lengths of 0.21…3.3 mm 2
(24…12 AWG) wire
• Wire stripping tool
• Small, flathead screwdriver