PDP User’s Guide
3/28/2018
Cross The Road Electronics Page 11 3/28/2018
2.3. Weidmuller Connectors
Wire Insertion
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Disconnect PDP from Battery before adding or modifying connections
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Strip wire back
~0.375” (3/8”)
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Press and hold down connector button. Though this isn’t necessary, it ensures the
stripped wire does not deform and split into “whiskers” after excessive use. A small
screwdriver can be used to easily hold down the connector button.
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Insert wire into connector opening
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Release connector button
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Pull wire to ensure wire is locked in connector
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Confirm wire strands are not extruded
Wire Inspection
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Verify that there are no “whiskers” outside of the connector that may cause a short.
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Verify that the stripped portion of the wire is not excessive enough to cause a short.
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Tug on the wire and verify wire does not pull out.
If it does then recheck gauge and/or
strip the wire back further.
Wire Removal
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Press and hold down connector button immediately above connector opening
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Pull wire to remove from connector
Limitations
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Wire should
not be frayed
upon insertion. Extruded wire may short to adjacent
channels.
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Wire should be
no larger than 16 AWG
, larger gauges will not properly fit in connector
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Wire should be
no smaller than 24 AWG
, smaller gauges will not lock in connector
Warning
:
Tug-testing wires can make the difference between a seamless match and one
filled with radio disconnects, roboRIO reboots, bad sensor data, etc… Every inserted wire
should be immediately tug-tested to ensure proper operation of the robot.
Additional video and suggestions can be found at:
http://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/24166/l/144971-wiring-the-2015-frc-control-system