Written by Scott Mulholland, Product Manager- Industrial Components
When the work environment needs to be smarter, so do the facilities that underpin them.
State-of-the-art building installations place high demands on terminal block systems. All of the components must be able to be installed quickly to keep costs to a minimum, and the wiring must be transparent and reliable.
As a consequence, terminal blocks that are specifically used in installation systems have special features. For instance, the mounting dimensions for installation distribution systems must be maintained. The neutral conductor busbars used in installation systems must be routed next to terminal blocks so that touch protection is assured. Neutral conductor disconnect terminals must be used to measure the insulation resistance of the neutral conductors with respect to ground without having to disconnect any conductors. It is imperative that the terminal points are clearly labelled to obtain transparent wiring. The labelling also simplifies subsequent documentation. Ideally, existing installation distributors should be able to be expanded without any restrictions.