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1.1 Safe Handling Guidelines
1.1.1 Prevent Electrostatic Damage
Electrostatic discharge can damage the RBE2-8. Follow these guidelines when handling
the relay board.
1) Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential before handling the unit.
2) Work in a static-safe environment whenever possible.
3) Wear an approved wrist-strap grounding device.
4) Do not touch the pins of the Ethernet connectors.
5) Do not disassemble the relay board except to change the mounting style as
described in this chapter.
6) Store the module in its anti-static bag and shipping box when it is not in use.
1.1.2 Prevent Debris From Entering the Unit
While mounting a unit, make sure that all debris (metal chips, wire strands, tapping liq-
uids, etc.) is prevented from falling into the board. Debris may cause damage to the unit
or unintended machine operation with possible personal injury. When using DIN rail to
mount the unit, the rail should be securely installed and grounded before the unit is
mounted on it.
1.1.3 Remove Power Before Servicing
Remove power before removing or installing the RBE2-8 module.
1.2 General Wiring Guidelines
When wiring any control system, these guidelines must be followed to help prevent electromagnetic interfer-
ence and ground loops:
1.2.1 Wiring
Networking signals are generally low voltage, low power signals. If you are using A-B guidelines for cabling
installation, treat the transducer cable as a Category 2 cable. Ethernet cables can be installed in conduit along
with other low power communication cables and low power ac/dc I/O lines. It cannot be installed in conduit
with ac power lines or high power ac/dc I/O lines including cabling from the relay outputs of the RBE2-8.
If the Ethernet cables must cross power feed lines, they should do so at right angles.
Route at least five feet from high voltage enclosures, or sources of “rf” radiation.
This chapter covers the physical installation of the RBE2-8.
Summary of Contents for RBE2-8
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