Rockwell Automation 1762-IR4 RTD/Resistance Input Module - Manual (Page 29)

Publication 1762-UM003A-EN-P - February 2003
Installation and Wiring 2-11
Wire Size and Terminal Screw Torque
Each terminal accepts up to two wires with the following restrictions:
Wiring Input Devices to the Module
After the module is properly installed, follow the wiring procedure
below and the RTD and potentiometer wiring diagrams on pages 2-12
through 2-15. To ensure proper operation and high immunity to
electrical noise, always use Belden™ shielded, twisted-pair or
equivalent wire.
Wire Type Wire Size Terminal Screw Torque
Solid Cu-90°C (194°F) #14 to #22 AWG 0.904 Nm (8 in-lbs)
Stranded Cu-90°C (194°F) #16 to #22 AWG 0.904 Nm (8 in-lbs)
ATTENTION
!
To prevent shock hazard, care should be taken when
wiring the module to analog signal sources. Before
wiring any module, disconnect power from the
system power supply and from any other source to
the module.
cable
signal wire
signal wire
drain wire
foil shield
signal wire
signal wire
Cut foil shield
and drain wire
cable
signal wire
signal wire
drain wire
foil shield
signal wires (3)
Cut foil shield
and drain wire
signal wire