The procedure for attaching a new module is as follows:
1.
Turn off power to the 1560. Disconnect the power cord of the 1560 from
the mains supply and disconnect the power cord from the back of the
1560.
2.
Tilt the 1560 on its side to access the back of the last module. If screws
are present in the two top holes, remove them. These holes will be
needed to attach the new module to the back with screws. Remove the
bus connector cover.
3.
Place the new module onto the back of the last module.
Make sure the
bus connectors mate properly and the alignment posts insert into the
shallow holes.
The modules should be pressed together so they are tight
against each other.
4.
Insert two long (3½") screws into the two lower holes of the new module
to fasten the new module to the one in front of it. Place the bus connector
cover on the last module.
If properly attached, the new module will be automatically recognized by the
1560 when it is powered up. Observe the results of the self-test shown on the
display just after the power is turned on to verify that the module is recognized
and tested without any problems (see Section 4.3). The correct number of mod-
ules should be shown. If the module is not recognized or fails the self-test, turn
the power off, disconnect the module and reattach it making sure the bus con-
nections are solid.
The 1560 is now ready for operation with the extra channels and features the
new module provides. If the new module has measurement capability, new
channels will appear in the input channel list when selecting input channels
(see Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3). If the new module provides data output func-
tions, new output channels will appear in the channel list when programming
output channels (see Section 5.3.2). If the new module provides a printer inter-
face, the new printer device will appear in printer device lists when selecting
printing options (see Section 5.3.3 and 5.3.4). If the new module provides com-
munication ports these can immediately be used to communicate with and con-
trol the 1560 remotely. Devices contained by the new module appear in the list
for setting device parameters (Section 5.4.2) and the new module will appear in
the module list in the system information window (Section 5.5.4).
NOTE:
Before making any measurements after installing a new module,
be sure to properly select the temperature conversion type and enter probe
characterization coefficients for each input channel you are using. Failure
to do so may result in inaccurate temperature measurements!
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