Product Cut Sheet · Publication 5069-PC005 · Rockwell Automation

5069 Removable Terminal Blocks RTB Spring & Screw Types

This product cut sheet covers the 5069 Removable Terminal Blocks (RTBs) for the Compact 5000 platform. It documents specifications for spring-clamp and screw-type RTBs used to wire power to 5069 controllers or I/O connections to 5069 I/O modules. Eight catalog numbers are covered, including 4-position, 6-position, 18-position, and 14-position CJC variants in both termination styles.

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300V AC Max Voltage
10 A Max Current
22…16 AWG Wire Range
8 Catalog Numbers Covered

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Specifications

Spring-Type RTB Specifications

Catalog Numbers 5069-RTB4-SPRING, 5069-RTB6-SPRING, 5069-RTB18-SPRING, 5069-RTB14CJC-SPRING
Voltage, max 300V AC
Current, max 10 A
Wire size 0.5…1.5 mm2 (22…16 AWG) solid or stranded copper wire rated at 105 °C (221 °F) or greater
Insulated max diameter 2.9 mm (1/8 in.)
Wire strip length, max 10 mm (0.39 in.)
Torque

Screw-Type RTB Specifications

Catalog Numbers 5069-RTB4-SCREW, 5069-RTB6-SCREW, 5069-RTB18-SCREW, 5069-RTB14CJC-SCREW
Voltage, max 300V AC
Current, max 10 A
Wire size 0.5…1.5 mm2 (22…16 AWG) solid or stranded copper wire rated at 105 °C (221 °F) or greater
Insulated max diameter 3.5 mm (9/64 in.)
Wire strip length, max 12 mm (0.47 in.)
Torque 0.4 N•m (3.5 lb•in)

RTB Kit Catalog Numbers

5069-RTB64-SPRING Contains one 5069-RTB4-SPRING and one 5069-RTB6-SPRING
5069-RTB64-SCREW Contains one 5069-RTB4-SCREW and one 5069-RTB6-SCREW

Catalog Number Format

How to read an Allen-Bradley 5069 catalog number. Each position encodes a specific configuration attribute.

Position
Meaning
Example
Bulletin
Product family
5069
RTB + number
Number of positions on the terminal block
RTB4, RTB6, RTB18, RTB14CJC
Termination type
SPRING = spring-clamp termination; SCREW = screw termination
SPRING, SCREW

Document Contents

Full PDF covers the following topics in detail:

  • Catalog numbers covered: 5069-RTB4-SPRING, 5069-RTB6-SPRING, 5069-RTB4-SCREW, 5069-RTB6-SCREW, 5069-RTB18-SPRING, 5069-RTB14CJC-SPRING, 5069-RTB18-SCREW, 5069-RTB14CJC-SCREW
  • Product description and application overview
  • Specifications table: voltage, current, wire size, strip length, and torque for spring and screw types
  • RTB kit catalog numbers (5069-RTB64-SPRING, 5069-RTB64-SCREW)
  • Additional resources and related publications
  • Rockwell Automation support resources

In-Stock Products Covered by This Document

Every product below is in stock at our Charlotte, NC warehouse and covered by this publication. Ships same-day (orders before 4 PM ET) with 2.5-year warranty included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are 5069 RTBs used for?
A 5069 removable terminal block (RTB) is used to wire power to 5069 controllers or wire I/O connections to 5069 I/O modules.
What termination styles are available for 5069 RTBs?
5069 RTBs are available in two termination styles: spring-clamp (SPRING) and screw-type (SCREW).
What is the maximum voltage and current rating for 5069 RTBs?
All 5069 RTBs are rated for a maximum of 300V AC and 10 A.
What wire sizes are compatible with 5069 RTBs?
Both spring and screw types accept 0.5…1.5 mm2 (22…16 AWG) solid or stranded copper wire rated at 105 °C (221 °F) or greater.
What is the screw torque specification for screw-type 5069 RTBs?
Screw-type RTBs require a torque of 0.4 N•m (3.5 lb•in).
What is the difference in maximum insulated wire diameter between spring and screw types?
Spring-type RTBs accept a maximum insulated wire diameter of 2.9 mm (1/8 in.), while screw-type RTBs accept up to 3.5 mm (9/64 in.).
Are there kit options that bundle multiple 5069 RTBs together?
Yes. The 5069-RTB64-SPRING kit contains one 5069-RTB4-SPRING and one 5069-RTB6-SPRING. The 5069-RTB64-SCREW kit contains one 5069-RTB4-SCREW and one 5069-RTB6-SCREW.

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