Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-UM021I-EN-P - May 2018 77
Install the CompactLogix 5370 L3 Controller Chapter 4
Remove and Replace the Removable Terminal Block
To remove the terminal block, loosen the upper and lower retaining screws.
The terminal block backs away from the module as you remove the screws.
When replacing the terminal block, torque the retaining screws to 0.46 N
•m
(4.1 lb•in).
.
Wire the Terminal Block
When wiring the terminal block, keep the fingersafe cover in place.
1. Loosen the terminal screws to be wired.
2. Route the wire under the terminal pressure plate.
You can use the bare wire or a spade lug. The terminals accept a 6.35 mm
(0.25 in.) spade lug.
3. Tighten the terminal screw and make sure that the pressure plate secures
the wire.
Recommended torque when you tighten the terminal screws is
0.68 N•m (6 lb•in).
Item Description
1 Wiring the fingersafe terminal block
2 Lower retaining screws
3 Upper retaining screws
TIP The terminal screws are non-captive. You can use a ring lug [maximum 6.35
mm (0.25 in.) o.d. with a 3.53 mm (0.139 in.) minimum i.d. (M3.5)] with the
module.
TIP If you must remove the fingersafe cover, insert a screwdriver into one of the
square wiring holes and gently pry the cover off. If you wire the terminal
block with the fingersafe cover removed, you cannot put it back on the
terminal block because of wires in the way.
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