Cognex CC24 - Connect the I;O Terminal Block Cable and Terminal Block

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Connect the I/O Terminal Block Cable and Terminal Block

1. Determine how I/O devices will be connected to the Communication card's inputs and outputs. Refer to Wire

Inputs and Outputs on page27 for common wiring configurations.

2. Make sure all I/O devices and the PC hosting the Communication card are powered off.

3. Connect the I/O Terminal Block cable's MDRconnector to the MDR connector on the Communication card.

4. Connect the I/O Terminal Block cable's DB37 connector to the DB37 connector on the Terminal Block.

5. Attach the Terminal Block to a convenient surface. It is configured for NS 35 DIN rail mounting.

6. Use a screwdriver to loosen the M3 wire retention screws on the Terminal Block. Refer to Terminal Block

Assignments on page24 for terminal block pin assignments.

7. Insert the input, output and encoder wires (12- 24 AWG, solid or stranded wire) into the terminals.

8. Tighten the wire retention screws to secure the wire leads in the Terminal Block; the maximum torque is 0.5 Nm to

0.6 Nm (4.4 in-lb to 5.3 in-lb).

9. Connect the other end of the input, output and encoder wires to the applicable I/O device.

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