4. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Trick Question: Are These Terminal Blocks?
SIMIREL
Introduction
5. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Trick Question: Are Any of These Terminal
Blocks?
C
A B
D
C
Yes, but …
Introduction
6. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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StrengthStrength WeaknessWeakness
•Weidmuller Market Leader worldwide and Range Offers no Circuit
Breaker in Europe Breaker Terminals.
Specialist with extensive range Many Terminal Blocks Not
Strong in machinery enclosed on both Sides
Phoenix Market Leader in Germany Terminal blocks not
Contact Specialist with complete range enclosed on both sides.
Entrelec Terminal Specialist with broad Terminal blocks not
enclosed range enclosed on both sides.
Broad Product Lines
Allen Bradley Strong Brand Recognition Not focused on small
Loyal Customers Products
Main Competitor Strengths & Weaknesses
Market Data
7. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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StrengthStrength WeaknessWeakness
Square D Strong Brand Recognition Limited Offering
Loyal Customers
WAGO Innovator in Cage Clamp Design No Screw Connection Line
Terminal blocks not
enclosed on both sides
Main Competitor Strengths & Weaknesses
Market Data
9. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Terminal Block Clamping Types
…by means of springs, wedges, eccentrics,
or cones.
Spring Loaded
A terminal for the connection and subsequent disconnection of
a conductor … the connection being made directly or indirectly,
…by means of screws or nuts of any kind
Screw
a.k.a. Screw Clamp, Compression Clamp, Box
Lug
a.k.a. Cage Clamp™, Spring, Spring-Clamp,
Spring Clip, Tension Clamp
Selection
10. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Siemens Terminal Block Shipments
by Type
88%
5%
4% 2%1%
Through Type
Ground & Ground
Neutral
Two-tier
Fuse
All Other
Shipment Period: October 1, 2000 through June 30, 2004
Siemens Data
11. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Through-Type Terminals
(a.k.a. Feed-Through)
Wire Entry Wire Entry
Common
Conduction
Path
Wire Clamping Points
Selection
12. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Two-Tier Terminals
Wire Entry
Wire EntryWire Entry
Wire Entry
Common
Conduction
Path
Wire Clamping Points
(a.k.a. Feed-through, Multi-Circuit, Multi-Level)
Selection
13. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Ground (PE) Terminals
(For Connection to a DIN Rail)
Wire Entry
Ground
Path
DIN Rail
Metal Clamping
Mechanism
Selection
14. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Fuse Terminal Block
Fuse Holder
Working
Fuse
Wire Entry Wire Entry
Spare
Fuse
Selection
15. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Siemens Through-type Terminal Block Shipments
by Color
76%
8%
6%
5%
3%1%1%0%
Beige
Blue
Red
Light Gray
Black
Green/Yellow
Orange
Green
Shipment Period: October 1, 2000 through June 30, 2004
Siemens Data
16. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Siemens Terminal Block Color Offering
Color / TerminalColor / Terminal
SizeSize
8WA18WA1 8WA28WA2
Beige 1.5 – 240 Not Available
Black 2.5, 4, 6 Not Available
Blue 2.5 – 70 2.5 - 16
Green 2.5 Not Available
Green / Yellow 2.5, 4, 6 Not Available
Light Gray Not Available 2.5 - 16
Orange 2.5, 4 Not Available
Red 2.5, 4 2.5, 4
Yellow 2.5 Not Available
Through-type Terminals
NEW
Selection
17. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Competitive Terminal Block Series
ManufacturerManufacturer Screw ConnectionScrew Connection Spring LoadedSpring Loaded
ConnectionConnection
Siemens 8WA1 8WA2
Entrelec M Series D Series
Allen-Bradley 1492-J, 1493-W 1492-L
Phoenix Contact UK Series ST Series
Square D AB1VV AB1RR
WAGO No Offering 280 to 284 Series
Weidmueller W Series Z Series
WARNING! Competitive data found in this presentation is based on the product line series
identified in this slide.
Competitive
18. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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TerminalTerminal
ColorColor
SiemensSiemens EntrelecEntrelec Allen-Allen-
BradleyBradley
PhoenixPhoenix
ContactContact
SquareSquare
DD
WAGWAG
OO
WeidmuelleWeidmuelle
rr
Terminal SizeTerminal Size
Beige 2.5 –
240
2.5 – 95 - - - N -
Beige,
Dark
- - - - - O 2.5 –
120/150
Black 2.5, 4, 6 4 2.5 - 35 - 4 - -
Blue 2.5 - 70 2.5 – 95 2.5 – 70 1.5 -
240
2.5 - 150 O 2.5 –
120/150
Brown - 4 2.5 - 35 - - F -
Gray - 2.5 – 95 2.5 – 70 1.5 -
240
2.5 - 150 F -
Gray,
Light
- - - - - E -
Green 2.5 4 2.5 - 35 - 4 R 70/95 –
120/150
Green/Y
ellow
2.5, 4, 6 - - 150, 240 - I -
Orange 2.5, 4 2.5, 4, 6 2.5 - 35 2.5, 4, 6 N 2.5, 4, 6
Competitive Terminal Block Color Offering
Screw Connection, Through-type
Competitive
20. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Siemens Terminal Block Shipments
by Terminal Size
2%
30%
52%
7%
3%
6% 0%
1.5
2.5
4
6
16
35
10, 70, 95,
150 & 240
Shipment Period: October 1, 2000 through June 30, 2004
Siemens Data
21. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Terminal Size
Terminal Size 4
Conductor Insulation
Conductor
Conductor Area =
4 mm2
The Maximum Diameter of Round Copper Conductor Which The
Terminal is Designed For According to ISO Wire Metric Sizes.
Example:
Metric ISO (mm2) AWG (kcmil) Metric (mm2
)
4 12 3.3
Selection
23. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Siemens Terminal Size Offerings (Through-
type)
Terminal SizeTerminal Size 8WA1 Screw8WA1 Screw
ConnectionConnection
8WA2 Spring8WA2 Spring
Loaded ConnectionLoaded Connection
1.5 X -
2.5 X X
4 X X
6 X X
10 - X
16 X X
35 X -
70 X -
95 X -
150 X -
240 X -X = Available
Selection
24. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Competitive Terminal Size Offering
TerminalTerminal
SizeSize
SiemensSiemens EntrelecEntrelec Allen-Allen-
BradleyBradley
PhoenixPhoenix
ContactContact
SquareSquare
DD
WAGWAG
OO
WeidmuelleWeidmuelle
rr
1.5 X - - X - N -
2.5 X X X X X O X
4 X X X X X - X
6 X X X X X O X
10 X X X X F X
16 X X X X X F X
35 X X X X X E X
50 - - X X - R -
70 X X X - X I -
70/95 - - - - - N X
95 X X - X - G -
120/150 - - - - - - X
150 X - - X X - -
240 X - - X - - -
X = Available
SCREW CONNECTION, Through-type
Competitive
25. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Competitive Terminal Size Offering
TerminalTerminal
SizeSize
SiemensSiemens EntrelecEntrelec Allen-Allen-
BradleyBradley
PhoenixPhoenix
ContactContact
SquareSquare
DD
WAGWAG
OO
WeidmuelleWeidmuelle
rr
1.5 - X X X - X X
2.5 X X X X X X X
4 X X X X X X X
6 X X X X - X X
10 X X X X - X X
16 X X X X - X X
35 - X X X - X X
95 - - - - - X -
X = Available
SPRING LOADED CONNECTION, Through-type
Competitive
26. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Mounting Rail Types: 35 mm
Standard Rail Types
35 x 7.5 x 1 mm
35 x 15 x 1.5 mm
Typical Materials
Steel
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Siemens 8WA Terminal
Blocks use These Rails
Selection
27. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Mounting Rail Types: Other
32 mm15 mm
Cannot be used with Siemens 8WA Terminal Blocks
Selection
28. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Third Party Certifications
CertifyingCertifying
BodyBody
IEC /IEC /
CECE
UL / URUL / UR CSACSA EEx e IIEEx e II
Siemens X X X -
Entrelec X X X -
Allen-
Bradley
X X X X
Phoenix
Contact
X Screw: X
Spring: 1.5 - 6
Screw: X
Spring: No
-
Square D X X X -
WAGO X X X -
Weidmuelle
r
X X X -
Selection
29. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Siemens Terminal Size Ratings
Screw Connection, Through-type, Terminal Size 4
CertifyingCertifying
AgencyAgency
IEC UR CSA
RatedRated
CurrentCurrent
32 A 35 A 40 A
InsulationInsulation
VoltageVoltage
RatingRating
800 V 600V 600V
Wire RangeWire Range Solid: 0.5-6 mm2
Finely Stranded 0.5-4
mm2
18 – 10
AWG
18 – 10
AWG
8WA1011-1DG11*
*Screw Connection, Through-type, Terminal Size 4
Selection
30. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Competitive Terminal Size Rating Example
Screw Connection, Through-type, Terminal Size 4
CertifyingCertifying
AgencyAgency SpecificationSpecification
ManufacturerManufacturer
SiemensSiemens
Allen-Allen-
BradleyBradley EntrelecEntrelec
PhoenixPhoenix
ContactContact Square DSquare D WAGOWAGO WeidmuellerWeidmueller
IEC
Rated
Current 32 A 32 A 32 A 34 A 32 A N/A 32 A
Rated
Voltage 800 V 800 V 800 V 750 V 800 V N/A 800 V
Wire Range
[a] 0.5 - 4 mm2
4 mm2
0.22 - 4
mm2
4 mm2
0.5 - 4 mm2
N/A 1.5 - 6 mm2
UR
Rated
Current 35 A 35 A 30 A 20 A 30 A N/A 35 A
Rated
Voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V N/A 600 V
Wire Range
[a]
18 - 10
AWG
22 - 10
AWG
24 - 10
AWG
22 - 12
AWG
22 - 10
AWG N/A 22 - 10 AWG
CSA
Rated
Current 40 A 35 A 25 A 25 A 40 A N/A 35 A
Rated
Voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V N/A 600 V
Wire Range
[a]
18 - 10
AWG
22 - 10
AWG
24 - 10
AWG
22 - 12
AWG
22 - 10
AWG N/A 26 - 10 AWG
[a] Wire Range for Stranded Wire
Competitive
31. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Another Trick Question
Does the Color of a terminal block affect it’s Ratings?
NO!
Catalog No.Catalog No.
8WA10118WA1011
ColorColor
-1DG11 Beige
-1BG11 Blue
-1BG21 Red
-1BG22 Orange
-1BG24 Black
-1PG11 Green/Yellow
*Screw Connection, Through-type, Terminal Size 4
ExampleSelection
32. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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Terminal Block Density
Terminal Block Density is based on the Width of the Terminal
Block over a Linear Measurement. The Linear
Measurement is usually expressed in the number of pieces
per foot or meter.
Example: 8WA1011-1DG11 is 6.5 mm Wide. How many
terminal blocks can we get into A) one foot and B) one
meter.
1 inch = 25.4 mm; 12 inches = 304.8 mm
Terminals per Foot = 304.8 / 6.5 = 46.89 = 46
1 meter = 1000 mm
Terminals per Meter = 1000 / 6.5 = 153.85 = 153
Selection
33. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Typical Connecting System: Link Rail
Link for lower tier
Bridge for links
Link for upper tier
Disconnecting
link
Assembly
34. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Typical Connecting System: Link Rail (Busbar)
1
2
3
Assembly
35. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Typical Connecting System: Plug-in Bridge
Plug-in Bridges
Test Plugs
Assembly
36. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Terminal Block Connecting Systems
ManufacturerManufacturer Terminal ConnectionTerminal Connection Inter-Connection TypeInter-Connection Type
ScrewScrew SpringSpring
LoadedLoaded
Link RailLink Rail Link RailLink Rail
(Busar)(Busar)
Plug-inPlug-in
BridgeBridge
Siemens X - X - -
- X - X -
ABB /
Entrelec
X - X - -
- X - - X
Allen-Bradley X - - - X
- X - - X
Phoenix
Contact
X - X - -
- X - - X
Square D X - X - -
X X
WAGO - - - - -
- X - - X
Weidmueller X - X - X
- X - - X
X = Available
Competitive
37. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
OEM Control Components
8WA1: Siemens Accessories, Screw Connection
End plate
Tab connector,
split
Small partition
Test socket
Cover with warning arrow
Link for lower tier
Bridge for links
Link for upper tier
Disconnecting
link
Barrier
Tab connector, split
15/29
Assembly
38. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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8WA: Features
Symmetrical (Through-types)
Insulated On Both Sides
Meets or Exceeds the Requirements of NEMA, UL, CSA,
IEC, VDE and Other International Standards
UL Recognized, CSA Certified, IEC Certificate of
Compliance
Captive Terminal Screws
Self-Rising Pressure Plate Terminals
Through-Type Terminals are Symmetrical
Environmentally Acceptable Materials. E.g. Cadmium-
Free, Silicon-Free
The size of each terminal block corresponds to the
maximum diameter of wire the terminal block will accept.
Siemens Data
39. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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8WA: Features
Multi-Circuit Terminals I.E. Two-tier Through-type
Finger Touch Safe
Earthquake Resistant
Flame-Retardant & Self-Extinguishing
Designed for Solid, Stranded and Finely Stranded
Conductors, With or Without End Sleeves
Cross-Connection System
Shipped with Terminal Clamp Screws Backed Out
Wire Ranges from 28 AWG through 500 MCM
Siemens Data
40. 8WA Terminal Blocks
November 2006
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8WA1: All About
A Quick Guide for the
Uninformed or Forgetful
Available on SiteScape
Includes
Design
Product Range
Offering and Their Use
Prime Features
Accessories and Their Use
Selected Selection Criteria
for Through-Type Terminals.
Resources
41. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Resources – Terminal Blocks on SiteScape
•Literature Availability
•Siemens Terminal Block Comparison; 8WA1 vs. 8WA2
•Presentations
•Certificates of Conformity
Terminal Blocks - GeneralTerminal Blocks - General
Resources
43. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Typical User Profile (Preliminary)
Prefers IEC DIN Style Terminal Blocks
Predominantly Uses 35 mm Rail Mounting
Prefers One Marking Label that Fits All Terminal
Sizes
Doesn’t Use Many Marking Label Options
Prefers to Purchase the Exact Number Needed
for the Job instead of Standard Packs
Wants Minimal Inventory Investment
Market Data
44. 8WA Terminal Blocks
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Target Markets:
1. OEM Machinery
2. Control Panel Builders
3. Automotive
Target Sales Channel:
1. Distributors
2. Direct OEM
3. System Integrators
Where are the Terminal Block Opportunities?
Market Data
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Terminal blocks are used for the space-saving connection of incoming and outgoing conductors in control systems. They are an insulating part carrying one or more mutually insulated terminal assemblies and intended to be mounted to a support.
They are designed for solid, stranded and finely stranded conductors with or without end sleeves.
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Representative of “Rail Mounted” products. I.e. Relays, Signal Conditions, PLC I/O, … , etc.
The objective of this and the next 2 slides is to draw a distinction between Siemens “Terminal Block” business and the “Wire Termination” business which terminal blocks are a part of.
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Aug. 2003 IC Catalog, page 8/3.
Typically considered Rail Mounted relays in the Terminal Block Business. This is not true. Part of the Wire Termination Business.
John Burns is the Product Manager.
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A – Distribution Box for Sensors, Networks, etc….
B – Representative of Wire Marking Products (labels)
C – Male & Female Connectors; Plug & Receptacle
D – Printed Circuit Terminal Block – Not what Siemens is looking for.
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Review details on slide.
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Review details on slide
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Excerpts from NEMA ICS 4-2000, Page 2
… = or the interconnection of two or more conductors capable of being dismantled …
Clamping Unit: The parts of a terminal necessary for the mechanical clamping the the electrical connection of the conductors.
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All Other includes:
Actuator, Initiator, Feeder & Connecting Module
Branch & Bolt
Circuit Breaker
Diode
Flat-type
Insta
Isolating
Measuring Transformer
N Isolating
Sliding-link
Terminal for Components
Through-type w/Plug Connection
Two-tier w/Solid State Components
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Through-Type terminals get their name because there is a common conduction path between wire clamping points.
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Two-Tier (a.k.a. Double Tier) terminal blocks can save up to 50% of the width required to standard Through-Type terminal blocks with one conducting path.
Two-Pole designs are isolated so one current path could be AC and the other current path could be DC.
Single-Pole terminals allow 4 wire terminations to a single point.
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Ground terminal blocks provide electrical connection to a DIN rail that serves as a ground bus. This eliminates the need for a separate ground busbar and allows the ground terminals to be lined up with the insulated main conductor terminal and neutral isolating terminals in any required arrangement. Thus a clear relationship to the individual circuits can be established.
The ground path is from the wire entry to the DIN rail via the metal clamping mechanism. The DIN rail is grounded to the metal panel or to a ground rod.
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Fuse Terminals are used to protect control circuits from short circuits. They are intended for G fuse links (5 x 20 mm or 5 x 25 mm) up to 6.3 Amps, 250 V; and, for bridging links up to 16 A, 500 V.
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Color
% Units
Beige
76.83%
Blue
7.93%
Red
5.82%
Light Gray
5.14%
Black
2.65%
Green/Yellow
1.08%
Orange
0.52%
Green
0.02%
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With colored terminals (in accordance w/DIN VDE 0113 Part1) the connecting level can be included in the colored terminal markings.
RED for control circuits w/AC Current
BLUE for control circuits with DC current or Neutral conductors.
ORANGE for interlock circuits w/AC or DC current which are fed from outside and are live when the main switch is turned off.
Green/Yellow through-type terminals for protective conductors (without a link to the mounting rail).
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In order to conduct a true competitive audit identical or very similar terminal blocks must be selected. This slide shows the Competitive Series by Manufacturer that this presentation will hi-lite.
Note that WAGO does not offer a Screw Connection series.
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Draw distinctions between manufacturers from the slide.
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Draw distinctions between manufacturers from the slide.
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Terminal Size = Rated Cross Section = A value of connectable conductor cross section, stated by the manufacturer and to which certain thermal, mechanical, and electrical requirements are referred. (NEMA ICS 4-2000, Page 2)
AWG is the abbreviation for “American Wire Gage”.
Kcmil = 1000 circular mills
1 cmil = 1 circular mil = surface of a circle having a diameter of 1 mil.
1 mil = 0.03936 inch
Resource: References for Terminal Blocks.xls
Standard Cross-Sections of Round Copper Conductors
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Review Slide
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Draw distinctions between competitors
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Draw distinctions between competitors
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Siemens terminal blocks are snapped onto 35 mm mounting rails conforming to international standards (EN 50 022-35 or IEC 60 715 TH35). The rails can be 1 to 1.5 mm in thickness and have a height of 7.5mm or 15 mm.
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Terminal Size = Rated Cross Section = A value of connectable conductor cross section, stated by the manufacturer and to which certain thermal, mechanical, and electrical requirements are referred. (NEMA ICS 4-2000, Page 2)
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Link Rail (2) for connection of non-adjacent terminal blocks –Connects any number of terminal blocks to each other via a one-pin plugs (3) (black top).
Two-Contact Bridge (2) is used for the bridging of adjoining terminal blocks (side-by-side).
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Types of Bridges
1. Plug-in Bridge –Connects any number of terminal blocks to each other.
2. 2 to 20 Position Plug-in Bridge
3. Non-adjacent Bridge
4. Adapter Bridge – Bridges two terminal blocks of different sizes. I.E. 2.5 too 4
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There are many terminal block accessories. Shown are:
(Point out on Slide)
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Features include:
Read Bullet Points from Slide
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Features include:
Read Bullet Points from Slide
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Read bullets in slide
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A great resource for Standard Mechanical Limit Switches is SiteScape. Many things that you may need in the conduct of your daily business can be found there. I would highly encourage you to go to the “Sensors” section and thumb through “Limit Switch” to see what's there. If you have an idea of something that should be put there that isn’t, let me know. If I agree It’s in!
My goal is to eliminate phone calls and make you as independent as possible, 24/7/365.
Review Slide
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Emphasize this slide. This profile should be used when identifying terminal block business. It caters to our strengths.