Terminal block

A system of interconnected components, comprising:

• one or more first terminal blocks each having a first end, a second end, a top surface and a bottom surface, a first connection socket disposed on the top surface in proximity to the first end, a second connection socket disposed on the top surface in proximity to the second end, and a thermocouple connector disposed on the top surface and coupled to the first connection socket and the second connection socket;
• a rail defining a plurality of control points, the one or more first terminal blocks selectively coupled to the rail on at least one of the plurality of control points;
• a plurality of second terminal blocks, distinct from the first terminal blocks, at least one of the plurality of second terminal blocks coupled to one of the plurality of control points of the rail;
• a plurality of components coupled to the second terminal blocks for electrical, signal and data communicating between the components;
• and
• a meter selectively coupled to the first terminal blocks, the meter measuring, sensing and collecting at least one of data and information at the plurality of control points.