Power Distribution Block

[jhedstrom]

Hello,

    I have a power distribution block (AB 1492-PB3183, 1 input to 8 outputs 3-phase) that I would like to represent schematically.  I have the footprint, but am unsure how to draw it on the schematic to show the individual terminals.  I know about the jumper wire technique to tie terminals together, just need some assistance applying it to this type of terminal block.  I have attached a picture of part of my drawing showing 2 out of 7 drives connected to this block.  The TB3 block was my initial attempt at power distribution...

Thanks,

Jon

[pbarkholz]

Jon,

Attached is a block I created for our company, hopefully this is what you are looking for.  If not exactly what you are looking for just rework it for your needs.

Best regards,

Paul E. Barkholz

[dougmcalexander · Accepted solution]

Jon, I insert individual terminal symbols in the schematic, one for each connection on the power distribution block. Connect between these with a wire layer named JumperBar. This will be ignored from the wire list but will pass the wire number along. Use source and destinatipn arrows to continue the JumperBar on the next drawing(s) Only assign catalog data to the first terminal you insert into the schematic.

[jhedstrom]

Paul/Doug,

  I think I will use the jumper bar method since it is basically a line drawing and not a point-to-point.  Either way, I appreciate the response.  I had almost given up on this post...

Thanks

Jon