Table 1: Physical features
Physical feature: description and references
8
SA Bus Terminal Block (see
)
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Sensor Port: (SA Bus) RJ-12 6-Pin Modular Jack (see
10
Binary Input (BI) Terminal Block: Dry Contact Maintained
or Pulse Counter/Accumulator Mode (see
guidelines, functions, ratings, and requirements
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Universal Inputs (UI) Terminal Block: Can be defined as
Voltage Analog Input (0–10 VDC), Current Analog Input
(4–20 mA), Resistive Analog Inputs (0–600k ohms), or
Dry Contact Binary Input (see
12
End-of-Line (EOL) Switch (see
)
13
LED Status Indicators (see Table 7)
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FC Bus Port (RJ-12 6-pin Modular Jack)
Mounting
Observe the following guidelines when mounting a
field controller:
• Ensure the mounting surface can support the
controller, DIN rail, and any user-supplied
enclosure.
• Mount the controller horizontally on 35 mm DIN
rail whenever possible.
• Mount the controller in the correct mounting
position (Figure 2).
• Whenever possible in wall-mount applications,
mount the controller on a hard, even surface.
• Use shims or washers to mount the controller
securely and evenly on the mounting surface.
• Mount the controller in an area free of corrosive
vapors and observe the ambient conditions
• Provide sufficient space around the controller for
cable and wire connections, easy cover removal,
and good ventilation through the controller (50
mm [2 in.] minimum on the top, bottom, and
front of the controller).
• Do not mount the controller on surfaces prone to
vibration, such as ductwork.
• Do not mount the controller in areas where
electromagnetic emissions from other
devices or wiring can interfere with controller
communication.
Observe these additional guidelines when mounting
a field controller in a panel or enclosure:
• Mount the controller so that the enclosure walls
do not obstruct cover removal or ventilation
through the controller.
• Mount the controller so that the power
transformer and other devices do not radiate
excessive heat to the controller.
• Do not install the controller in an airtight
enclosure.
Figure 2: Controller Mounting Positions
Mounting Features and Dimensions
See Figure 3 for mounting dimensions in millimeters
and inches. Inches are listed in parenthesis. Figure
3 also illustrates the DIN rail channel and the
mounting clips in an extended position.
Figure 3: Back of Controller
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