Details about Devices Used in this Build
Terminal blocks are fundamental components in control panels, serving several key purposes:
Organized Connections: They provide a neat and structured way to connect multiple wires, preventing clutter and simplifying panel layout.
Safe & Reliable Termination: They ensure secure electrical connections, reducing the risk of loose wires, short circuits, and electrical hazards.
Simplified Troubleshooting: By acting as distinct connection points, they make it much easier to identify and trace individual wires when diagnosing issues.
Modularity & Flexibility: They allow for easy addition, removal, or modification of circuits without having to rework entire sections of wiring, boosting efficiency during maintenance or expansion.
Enhanced Maintainability: Their clear, organized structure makes future repairs, upgrades, and inspections more efficient and less prone to error.
There are multiple videos in this lessons so read completely.
Terminal block types. I don’t know about you but I can’t ever figure out which type of terminal block to use.
Did you know there are 6 terminal block connection technologies available for DIN rail mount in a control panel? Push X, Push In, Spring Cage, Insulation Displacement, Screw In, and Bolt In.
Items used in this video:
Common ones Tim uses
Why use terminal blocks? I see so many control panels lacking terminal blocks. Why?
Let’s see if we can understand when we should use them and how they will help us build a better control panel.
Terminal Block Accessories. Using the right accessories for your terminal block application can save you time and give your control panel that professional finish.
Who knew there were so many accessories to make your UL 508A industrial control panel complete.
Terminal block jumpers. I have been installing terminal block jumpers wrong!
Skip bridging is when you some of the blades out of a terminal block jumper so not all of the terminal blocks are connected to the jumper. One complaint from technicians when it comes to skip bridging in UL 508A control panels is you can’t tell which terminals are actually connected together. Here is how to do it and make it easy to troubleshoot.