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Use I/O Modules with CompactLogix 5370 L2 Controllers Chapter 8
Figure 29 shows an example of ungrounded and grounded thermocouple wiring 
diagrams on a 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B controller.
Figure 29 - 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B Controller Thermocouple Wiring Diagrams
Figure 30 shows an example of devices with differential connections wired to the 
embedded analog inputs on a 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B controller when it is 
operating with voltage or current input types.
Figure 30 - 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B Controller Differential Connections Diagrams
Earth Ground
Ungrounded Thermocouple Grounded Thermocouple
Earth Ground
IMPORTANT: You must order Cold Junction Connectors, catalog number 
1769-CJC, separately from the CompactLogix 5370 L2 controllers.
Differential 
Voltage 
Trans mitter
Earth Ground
Ground the shield 
locally at the 
module.
Differential 
Current 
Trans mitter
Voltage Input Type 
Differential Voltage 
Connections
Current Input Type 
Differential Current 
Connections
IMPORTANT: For both 
input types, we 
recommend that you 
use Belden #8761or 
equivalent cable.
Earth Ground
Ground the shield 
locally at the 
module.