Ascon tecnologic AC3nP, Installation Manual

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Chapter 1
Product Description
1-1 AC³nP Hardware
The AC³nP system has been specifically projected to substitute the AC Station controller, but
can also be used as a normal Multiloop control system.
The main components of an AC³nP system are:
• P04 Operator Panel;
• nP4 CPU;
• An Ethernet cable to connect the CPU to the Operator Panel;
• Mounting kit (a plastic adapter to install the P04 into the cutout made for the AC-Station,
a metal plate to mount the CPU and two metal clamps to fit the structure to the front
panel of the cabinet).
Additional (optional) components of the AC³nP system:
• Up to two eP4 expansion modules.
• Optional accessories:
- 24 Vdc Power supply (APS2ALDR);
- 6 ports 10/100/1000 Ethernet Switch (APS2ATOPEH2306).
1-1-1 Types of installation
There are 2 different ways to install an AC³nP system:
• Front panel (or Standard) mounting;
• Remote installation (the P04 and the CPU will be installed far from each other).
The installation of the CPU with 2 expansion modules requires the remote installation.
The communications between the P04 Operator Panel and the nP4 CPU are granted by the
Ethernet connection.
When the AC³nP replaces an AC-Station (or is Standard mounted), the dedicated adapter and
the installation plate must be present in the order, otherwise the plate would not be necessary.
Sometimes the Standard mounting solution cannot be used due to the overhall dimensions
of the system.