General Monitors TA402A, Instruction Manual

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This chapter discusses what to do when a
Model TA402A is received, the terminal
connections & designations, field device
location considerations and what to be
aware of when applying power.
3.1 Upon Receipt of Equipment
All equipment shipped by General Monitors
is packaged in shock absorbing containers
which provide considerable protection
against physical damage. The contents
should be carefully removed and checked
against the packing slip. If any damage has
occurred or if there is any discrepancy in the
order, notify General Monitors as soon as
possible. All subsequent correspondence
with General Monitors must specify the
equipment part and serial numbers.
Each Model TA402A is completely checked
at the factory, however, a complete
check-out is necessary upon initial
installation and start up to ensure system
integrity.
3.2 Control Module Installation
A rack or panel mounted chassis will be
required when installing any Zero Two
Series Module. These chassis should be
mounted in non-hazardous, weather
protected locations and should be subjected
to minimal shock and vibrations. The rack
and panel mounted chassis are available in
4, 8, and 16 channel sizes. Multiple 16
channel chassis may be connected to each
other to form larger systems.
In installations where two or more module
types are to be mixed in the same chassis,
ensure that the individual coding strips
match the channel application. The coding
strips are pre-configured at the factory and
the male portion is already on each module.
The female portion, if unmounted, must be
fastened into position on the mounting strip
of the desired chassis channel so as to mate
with its counterpart on the module (see
figure 2 below).
Fig ure 2
Zero Two series modules require air
circulation to avoid excessive heat build-up.
If chassis are stacked vertically within an
enclosure, forced air circulation may be
required. The Trip Amplifier Modules are,
to a great extent, immune to electromagnetic
interference (EMI). However, they should
not be mounted in close proximity to radio
transmitters or similar equipment.
3.3 Rear Terminal Connections
All wire connections to the Model TA402A
are made to the terminal block located at the
rear of the chassis. The terminal block
accepts 16 AWG to 20 AWG, stranded or
solid core wire.
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Model TA402A
Installation