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GE-BIN4 INSTALLATION
Section B-10 GE-BIN4
General installation guidelines
GE Controller
- It is recommended to install the unit in a hallway to limit the GE controller exposure
to noxious gases.
- In order to avoid condensation problems inside the controller, it is recommended to
install the GE controller on an inside wall. If it is not possible, use spacers to have an
air gap between the wall and the GE controller.
- It is required to install the GE controller right side up with the cable entry holes
facing down.
- The enclosure is watertight, but do not spray water or submerge the GE controller in
water. Cover it carefully with plastic when cleaning the room.
- The GE controller should be installed in easy-access location but away from
damaging elements (heat, cold, water, direct sunlight, …).
- Do not drill the face, the side, the top or the underside of the control.
- Do not install the GE controller near high-voltage equipment, power supply or
transformer.
Electrical cables
- All electrical cables must be installed according to local wiring codes.
- All cable shields must be connected to the shield terminal on the cord to which the
cable is connected, except for the cable connected to the optional PC interface. The
shield is needed to protect the GE controller and the modules against any
electromagnetic interference generated by lightning or nearby operating machinery.
- Never use the shield as a conductor.
- Connect only one end of the shield to the GE controller.
- Use separate conduits for the low voltage cables (communication) and the high
voltage cables. There must be at least 1 foot (30 cm) between low-voltage and high-
voltage conduits.
- If a low voltage cable has to cross over a high voltage cable, make this crossing at
90°.
- All cable connections must be soldered or done with approved sealed connectors.
- Communication cables must be 820’ (250m) or less.
- It is prohibited to use overhead cables outside the building.
Electrical power
- Protection from electrical surges should be included in the planning of each
installation.
- It is strongly recommended to have a backup power (see figure 3).
- The backup system and alarm must be thoroughly tested and verified as working
properly before using the feed bin monitoring system.
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