Motor programming tool

A motor programming tool for temporarily associating with an electrical connection block of a motor and sending electrical signals to a programmable controller of the motor, wherein the electrical connection block of the motor houses a plurality of motor terminals coupled to the controller, said programming tool comprising:

• a tool body including an interface generally corresponding with the electrical connection block of the motor for selective association therewith;
• wiring operable to carry the electrical signals,
• said wiring presenting terminal ends disposed in the tool body;
• and
• a plurality of terminal connecting assemblies configured to associate with the plurality of motor terminals, with each connecting assembly operably contacting a respective motor terminal upon association of the tool body with the electrical connection block of the motor,
• said tool body including a shiftable locking mechanism operable to selectively secure the tool body relative to the electrical connection block of the motor,
• said locking mechanism including a pivotable latch moveable between an open position, wherein the connecting assemblies are freely moveable into and out of contact with the motor terminals, and a closed position, wherein at least a portion of the pivotable latch is in contact with the motor and the connecting assemblies are restricted from moving out of contact with the motor terminals.