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10
Commissioning
MPS
stations are generally shipped:
Fully assembled
Individually adjusted and ready for use
Pre-commissioned
Tested
Note
When stations are combined, the mechanical setup, as well as sensor positions and settings, may
have to be changed.
Commissioning is normally limited to visual inspection in order to ensure correct tubing connections, wiring
and operating voltage supply.
All components, tubing connections and cabling are clearly identified, so that all of the connections can be
readily restored as required.
10.1
Workstation
You’ll require the following in order to commission the MPS
station with the sample programs:
The assembled and adjusted MPS
®
station
A control console
A PLC board with 16 digital inputs and outputs
A power supply unit: 24 V DC, 4.5 A
Compressed air supply: 600 kPa (6 bar)
A PC with installed PLC programming software
Two I/O cables (SysLink)
