Mounting and Removing a Terminal Strip

Mounting a Terminal Strip

The following steps describe the mounting of a Terminal Strip

Step	Action
1	Install the appropriate Terminal Strip on the module. Side view: 1 Module 2 Mounting screw (top) 3 Terminal Strip I/O screws 4 Terminal Strip 5 Mounting screw (bottom)
2	Tighten with the mounting screws at the top and bottom of the terminal with a philips screwdriver. Note: The tightening torque must be between 0.5 Nm and 0.8 Nm.
3	Make I/O connections with a philips screwdriver as shown in the individual Quantum module wiring diagrams. Note: The tightening torque must be between 0.5 Nm and 0.8 Nm.

NOTICE

DESTRUCTION OF ADAPTER

Before tightening the locknut to the torque 0.50...0.80 Nm, be sure to properly position the right-angle F adapter connector.
During tightening, be sure to maintain the connector securely.
Do not tighten the right-angle F adapter beyond the specified torque.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Removing a Terminal Strip

The Quantum I/O terminal strips have been designed with a pry slot to assist in their removal. Follow the procedure below to remove the terminal strip.

Step	Action
1	Loosen the Terminal Strip mounting screws located at the top and bottom of the Terminal Strip.
2	Locate the pry slot at the top of the Terminal Strip near the top mounting screw. 1 Pry Slot (exploded view) 2 Mounting screw (top) 3 Mounting screw (bottom) 4 Rack 5 Pry Slot (side view)
3	Insert a flat edge screwdriver into the pry slot and lever the top of the Terminal Strip away from the module.
4	Once the top of the Terminal Strip has been loosened, the terminal strip may be removed by continuous outward pressure with the screwdriver.