A Tip for the PDB

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Please remember that you may not modify the terminal block other than removing the unused sections and cutting the jumper to length.

What you should do:
Strip the wire to expose 5/8" yes that is long but it is the specified length.
Insert 1 #6 only in a terminal.
Tighten the screws and pull on the wire to make sure you have fully inserted same.
Secure wire with a tywrap near the terminal block.
Use the center block to connect to the power input so that current is split by the jumper and not carrying full robot current.
Check the manufacturer's website for further info.

What you should never do:
strip less than 5/8", 1/4" is a guaranteed failure.
Insert more than 1 #6 wire in each terminal.
Tin the wire before insertion.
Fail to insert wire until it comes to the designed in mechanical stop.
Attempt to reinsert a wire before fully unthreading the screw and checking for clearance in the terminal block.
Use a block that is damaged or has melted.