**FIRST EMAIL**/Rule R48 and SLU-70 Copper Terminals Information

[Rich Wong]

Greetings Teams:

Rule <R48> mandates teams use SLU-70 copper terminals to connect to their ES/EX 18-12 Exide batteries. This rule applies to both the two batteries provided in the 2005 Kit and any spare batteries that teams plan to use at FRC events. Robots that are not in compliance with <R48> will not pass inspection. Teams from different areas of the country have experienced difficulty in finding this terminal in sufficient quantities, therefore, inspection requirements have been a bit lenient given the circumstances.

For Week 5 we strongly recommend the use of the SLU-70 copper terminals, but we have asked the inspectors to be lenient; however, ANY CONNECTOR OTHER THAN THE ONE WE HAVE SPECIFIED WILL UNDERGO INCREASED SCRUTINY TO ENSURE A GOOD ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

**IMPORTANT** For the Championship Event, The SLU-70 copper terminals will be the only approved connectors.

As noted on the Terminal Supply Order Form in the Kit, teams may purchase additional SLU-70 lugs from them. These terminals are also available at Home Depot and many electrical supply stores.

Go Teams!