MC-3201 Series Hardware User Manual
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Note:
Mounting the MC-3201 to a wall requires four screws. Use the MC-3201 computer, with the wall-mounting
brackets attached, as a guide to mark the correct locations of the screws on the wall.
The heads of the screws should be at least 6.0 mm in diameter, the shafts should be 3.5 mm in diameter
with a minimum depth of 10 mm as shown in the figure on the right. Do not drive the screws in all the
way; leave a space of about 2 mm to allow room for sliding the wall-mounting bracket between the wall
and the screw.
Wiring Requirements
In this section, we describe how to connect serial devices to the MC-3201 computer.
Be sure to read and follow these common safety precautions before proceeding with the installation of any
electronic device:
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Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must
cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the crossing point.
NOTE
Do not run signal and communication wiring together with power wiring in the same wire conduit. To avoid
interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.
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Use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be kept separate.
The rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together.
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Keep input wiring and output wiring separated.
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For future reference, you should label the wiring used for all your devices.
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your MC-3201.
Wiring Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes
dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size. If the current goes above the maximum
ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing severe damage to your equipment.
Temperature Caution!
Be careful when handling the unit. When the unit is plugged in, the internal components generate heat,
and consequently the outer casing may feel hot to the touch.
