AN-354 MC664 power & I/O terminal

AN-354 MC664 power & I/O terminal

The MC664 has a 30 way 2-part quick disconnect terminal block. Each wire is held by a spring loaded contact which is released by pressing the external catch with a small electrician’s screw-driver.

International standards require that cables are terminated in suitable ferrules crimped to the wire.

This document discusses suitable ferrules and recommended wire sizes.


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