Use the tables in this section to select the correct wires. Use shielded wire to wire the control circuit terminal block. Use crimp ferrules on the wire ends to make the wiring procedure easier and more reliable.

Table 1. Control Circuit Wire Gauges and Tightening Torques

Terminal Block

Terminal

Screw Size

Tightening Torque

N∙m (lbf∙in)

Bare Wire

Crimp Ferrule

Recomm. Gauge

mm2 (AWG)

Applicable Gauge

mm2 (AWG)

Recomm. Gauge

mm2 (AWG)

Applicable Gauge

mm2 (AWG)

TB1-1

PS, S1 - S7, SN, SC, SP

M2

0.22 - 0.25

(1.95 - 2.21)

0.75

(18)

  • Stranded wire

    0.25 - 1.0

    (24 - 17)

  • Solid wire

    0.25 - 1.5

    (24 - 16)

0.5

(20)

0.25 - 0.5

(24 - 20)

TB1-2

AM, AC, A1, A2, +V, H1, H2, HC

TB1-3

MP, RP, AC, D+, D-, P1, C1, P2, C2

TB2

MA, MB, MC

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

0.75

(18)

  • Stranded wire

    0.25 - 1.5

    (24 -16)

  • Solid wire

    0.25 - 1.5

    (24 - 16)

0.5

(20)

0.25 - 1.0

(24 - 17)

Crimp Ferrules

Attach an insulated sleeve when you use crimp ferrules. Refer to Table 2 for the recommended external dimensions and model numbers of crimp ferrules.

Use the CRIMPFOX 6, a crimping tool made by PHOENIX CONTACT.

Figure 1. External Dimensions of Crimp Ferrules
Table 2. Crimp Ferrule Models and Sizes

Wire Gauge

mm2 (AWG)

Model

L (mm)

L1 (mm)

φd1 (mm)

φd2 (mm)

0.25 (24)

AI 0.25-6 YE

AI 0.25-6 BU

10.5

6.0

0.8

2.0

0.34 (22)

AI 0.34-6 TQ

10.5

6.0

0.8

2.0

0.5 (20)

AI 0.5-6 WH

AI 0.5-6 OG

12.0

6.0

1.1

2.5

0.75 (18)

AI 0.75-6 GY

AI 0.75-6 WH

12.0

6.0

1.3

2.8

1.0 (17)

AI 1-6 RD

AI 1-6 YE

12.0

6.0

1.5

3.0