Emerson FB3000, Instruction Manual

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Emerson FB3000 RTU Instruction Manual
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May 2022
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Device Safety Considerations
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Reading these Instructions
Before operating the device, read these instructions carefully and understand their safety implications. In some situations,
improperly using this device may result in damage or injury. Keep this manual in a convenient location for future reference.
Note that these instructions may not cover all details or variations in equipment or cover every possible situation regarding
installation, operation, or maintenance. Should problems arise that are not covered sufficiently in the text, immediately
contact Customer Support for further information.
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Protecting Operating Processes
A failure of this device – for whatever reason -- may leave an operating process without appropriate protection and could result
in possible damage to property or injury to persons. To protect against this, you should review the need for additional backup
equipment or provide alternate means of protection (such as alarm devices, output limiting, fail-safe valves, relief valves,
emergency shutoffs, emergency switches, etc.). Contact Remote Automation Solutions for additional information.
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Returning Equipment
If you need to return any equipment to Remote Automation Solutions, it is your responsibility to ensure that the equipment
has been cleaned to safe levels, as defined and/or determined by applicable federal, state and/or local law regulations or
codes. You also agree to indemnify Remote Automation Solutions and hold Remote Automation Solutions harmless from any
liability or damage which Remote Automation Solutions may incur or suffer due to your failure to ensure device cleanliness.
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Grounding Equipment
Ground metal enclosures and exposed metal parts of electrical instruments in accordance with relevant safety standards. For
the USA, refer to OSHA rules and regulations as specified in
Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems , 29 CFR, Part 1910,
Subpart S, dated: May 16, 1981 (OSHA rulings are in agreement with the National Electrical Code). For international locations,
refer to
IEC 60364-4-41: PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK.
You must also ground mechanical or pneumatic
instruments that include electrically operated devices such as lights, switches, relays, alarms, or chart drives. The FB3000
includes a chassis ground lug. Unless specifically noted, the chassis ground is isolated from ground terminals on individual
modules installed in the device to prevent noise. The chassis ground lug provides a path to earth ground for electrical safety,
static discharge, and stray voltages. Do not connect the chassis ground lug directly to a lightning arrestor/lightning rod.
Important: Complying with the codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction is essential to ensuring personnel
safety. The guidelines and recommendations in this manual are intended to meet or exceed applicable codes and regulations.
If differences occur between this manual and the codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, those codes and
regulations must take precedence.
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Protecting from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
This device contains sensitive electronic components which can be damaged by exposure to an ESD voltage. Depending on the
magnitude and duration of the ESD, it can result in erratic operation or complete failure of the equipment. Ensure that you
correctly care for and handle ESD-sensitive components.
System Training
A well-trained workforce is critical to the success of your operation. Knowing how to correctly install, configure, program,
calibrate, and trouble-shoot your Emerson equipment provides your engineers and technicians with the skills and confidence to
optimize your investment. Remote Automation Solutions offers a variety of ways for your personnel to acquire essential system
expertise. Our full-time professional instructors can conduct classroom training at several of our corporate offices, at your site,
or even at your regional Emerson office. You can also receive the same quality training via our live, interactive Emerson Virtual
Classroom and save on travel costs. For our complete schedule and further information, contact the Remote Automation
Solutions Training Department at 800-338-8158 or email us at
education@emerson.com .
Ethernet Connectivity
This automation device is intended to be used in an Ethernet network which does not have public access. The inclusion of this
device in a publicly accessible Ethernet-based network is not recommended.