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Serial Communication Adapters Instruction Manual
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DIN Rail Mounting
Instructions
The following instructions for expansion modules may be used
for mounting the converters and adapters to DIN rails.
Step 1: Mounting the DIN Rail Clips to Module
Place the expansion module on a flat surface with the bottom
surface facing up. The bottom surface can be identified as the
surface closest to the locking tab slot on the modular
connector as shown in
Figure 1 .
Figure 1. DIN Rail Clips Mounted to Expansion Module
Peel the protective layer off the adhesive tape on the bottom of
one of the mounting clips. With the hinge end of the clip, as
shown in
Figure 2 , facing the end of the module with the
communications connector, align the clip along the long (side)
edge of the module and centered lengthwise within the flat
surface of the module as shown in
Figure 3 .
Figure 2. Hinge & Latch End of DIN Rail Clip
Figure 3. DIN Rail Clips Mounted to Module
Firmly press down on the clip for 10 seconds. Repeat this
procedure on the opposite side. Once the clips are properly
installed, the modules with clips mounted should look similar to
one or both of the modules pictured in
Figure 4 . While the
adhesive is initially quite strong, this strength improves
significantly over a period of approximately 12 hours.
Figure 4. Examples of Clips Mounted to Modules
Step 2: Mounting the DIN Rail to a Surface
The expansion modules, serial adapters and serial converters
weigh approximately 1.5 oz (42 grams) each so the mounting
hardware does not need to be overly strong. We recommend
two #10 pan head screws as shown in
Figure 5 , but only
because they best accommodate the slots in the DIN rail. The
amount of strain the wiring might place on the module
mounting needs to be considered also. In many cases, DIN rail
with double-sided tape might be acceptable, although not
recommended in areas of high vibration or extreme hot or cold
temperatures.
Figure 5. Mounting the DIN Rail with 2 #10 Pan Head Screws
When choosing a location to mount the DIN rail, keep in mind
that wires will be entering both ends of the modules as shown
in
Figure 6 . Leave enough room on either end of module to
allow for wire routing to prevent undue stress placed on the
module’s connectors and mounting clips. The DIN rail may be
mounted on any vertical or horizontal mounting surface.
Figure 6. Examples of Modules Mounted to
DIN Rail
Step 3: Mounting Modules to the DIN Rail
To mount modules to a DIN rail, first locate the approximate
desired position to place the module on the DIN rail, then hook
the hinge end of the mounting clip to the edge of the DIN rail
as shown in
Figure 7
. Next lower the opposite “latch end” of
the clip onto the rail. Press down on the module until the latch
end snaps in place.
Figure 7. Snapping the Module to the DIN Rail
A typical installation will look like Figure 8 once modules are
mounted to the DIN rail.
Figure 8. Typical Installation of DIN Rail Mounted Devices
Step 4: Connections
After mounting the device(s), refer to the Instruction Manual for
each module for proper connections and operation.
Hinge End Latch End