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2 • INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
This section contains the instructions necessary
for correct installation of the GF_LOOPER into
the machine control panel or the host system
and for correct connection of the controller
power supply, inputs, outputs and interfaces.
Before proceeding with installation read the
following warnings carefully!
Remember that lack of observation of these
warnings could lead to problems of electrical safety
and electromagnetic compatibility, as well as invali-
dating the warranty.
Electrical power supply
• the GF_LOOPER is NOT equipped with an On/Off
switch: the user must provide a two-phase
disconnecting switch that conforms to the required
safety standards (CE marking), to cut off the power
supply upstream of the controller.
The switch must be located in the immediate vicinity
of the controller and must be within easy reach of the
operator.
One switch may control more than one instrument
• if the controller is connected to NOT isolated electrical
equipment (e.g. thermocouples), the earth connection
must be made with a specific conductor to prevent
the connection itself from coming directly through the
machine structure.
• if the GF_LOOPER is used in applications with risk of
damage to persons, machinery or materials, it is
essential to connect it up to auxiliary alarm
equipment. It is advisable to make sure that alarm
signals are also triggered during normal operation.
The controller must NOT be installed in flammable or
explosive environments; it may be connected to
equipment operating in such atmospheres only by
means of appropriate and adequate types of
interface, conforming to the applicable safety
standards.
Notes Concerning Electrical Safety and
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
CE MARKING: EMC Conformity (electromagnetic
compatibility)
in accordance with EEC Directive 2004/108/CE.
GF_LOOPER series are mainly designed to operate in
industrial environments, installed on the switch boards
or control panels of productive process machines or
plants. As regards electromagnetic compatibility, the
strictest generic standards have been adopted, as indi-
cated in the table below.
BT Conformity (low voltage) in accordance with
Directive 2006/95/CE.
EMC conformity has been tested with the following
connections.
Generic standards emission standard
for industrial environment
Emission enclosure
EN 61000-6-4
CISPR-11
generic norm
Class A
EMC EMISSION
EMC IMMUNITY
Programmable Controllers
ESD immunity
RF interference immunity
Radiofrequency interference
Burst immunity
Pulse immunity
Magnetic fields immunity
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage immunity tests
EN 61131-2
EN 61000-4-2
EN 61000-4-3
EN 61000-4-6
EN 61000-4-4
EN 61000-4-5
EN 61000-4-8
EN 61000-4-11
Product Standard
± 4 kV contact discharge
± 8 kV air discharge
10 V/m amplitude modulated
80 MHz-1 GHz
10 V/m amplitude modulated
1.4 GHz-2 GHz
3 V/m amplitude modulated
0.15 MHz-80 MHz
± 2 kV power line
± 1 kV signal line
0,5 kV common mode
100 A/m
100%U, 10ms
Low voltage directive safety
EN 61010-1
LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE SAFETY
Table 1 - EMC Emission
Table 2 - EMC Immunity
Table 3 - LVD Safety
