Colored terminal blocks are offered for quick identification of voltage, current, or particular circuits. Eaton offers a wide selection of colors with the XB Series IEC Terminal Blocks. Additional colors available on request and may require a minimum order of approximately 3000 pieces.
TABLE 1. TYPICAL COLORS AND COMMON USE IN INDUSTRY
COLOR Orange Blue Gray/Violet Yellow Green Red Black White Brown DESCRIPTION Data collection circuits (digital) DC control circuits (analog) or intrinsically safe PLC inputs and outputs Externally fed circuits (interlocks) Ground circuits AC control circuits Common or AC/DC power circuits Neutral circuits Miscellaneous circuits