8 Rockwell Automation Publication 5069-IN013D-EN-P - April 2018
CompactLogix 5380 Controllers
Install the Controller onto the DIN Rail
1. Confirm that the DIN rail latches are closed.
2. If the DIN rail latches are open, gently push the rear latch back 
until the front latch pops up and clicks.
3. Position the controller so that the back of it faces the DIN rail.
4. Press the controller against the DIN rail until you hear a click.
5. Confirm that the controller is latched securely.
Connect External Power Supplies to the Controller
Before you connect MOD power or SA power to the RTBs on the 
CompactLogix 5380 controller, complete the following tasks:
• Read 
System Power Considerations on page 7.
• Confirm that the external power supplies that supply MOD 
power and SA power are adequately sized for your 
CompactLogix 5380 system. For more information, see 
page 7.
• Install the MOD power RTB and the SA power RTB, if used, 
on the controller.
• Verify that the external power supplies that provide MOD 
power and SA power are turned off.
Install the MOD Power RTB
1. Hook the bottom of the MOD power RTB on the controller.
2. Push the RTB against the controller until you hear a click.
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3. Push the RTB handle against the RTB until you hear a click.
Connect MOD Power
Before you connect an external power source to the MOD power RTB, 
make sure that the MOD power source is properly sized. 
1. Verify that the external power supply is not powered.
2. Strip insulation from the wires that you connect to the RTB.
WARNING: If you insert or remove the controller while power is 
on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in 
hazardous location installations. The controller does not support 
"Removal and Insertion Under Power" (RIUP) capability. Do not 
connect or disconnect the controller while power is applied. Be 
sure that power is removed before proceeding.
ATTENTION: Do not remove or replace the controller while power 
is applied. Interruption of the backplane can result in 
unintentional operation or machine motion.
MOD Power
MOD Power
Closed PositionOpen Position
WARNING: If you connect or disconnect the Removable Terminal 
Block (RTB) with power applied, an electrical arc can occur. This 
could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.
The Removable Terminal Block (RTB) does not support "Removal 
and Insertion Under Power" (RIUP) capability. Do not connect or 
disconnect the Removable Terminal Block (RTB) while power is 
applied. Be sure that power is removed before proceeding.
IMPORTANT Your application can require a power control device, for example, 
a switch, between the external 24V DC power source and the 
controller to control when the controller is powered. If so, you 
must install the power control device at the VDC+ terminal on 
the RTB.
If you install the power control device at the VDC- terminal, the 
controller can fail to power up or power down properly.
WARNING: If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field-
side power is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an 
explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is 
removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
RTB Type Action
Screw Strip12 mm (0.47 in) of insulation from the wires.
Spring Strip 10 mm (0.39 in) of insulation from the wires.
MOD Power
SA Power
MOD Power RTB