Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual
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Mount the FP-3000 and Terminal Bases
You can mount your FieldPoint system either to a DIN rail or directly on a
panel. Panel mounting is generally the more secure option, but DIN rail
mounting might be more convenient for your application. The following
sections give instructions for both mounting methods.
Mounting the FP-3000 on a DIN Rail
The FP-3000 has a simple rail clip for reliable mounting onto a standard
35 mm DIN rail. Follow these steps to mount the FP-3000 on a DIN rail.
1.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to open the DIN rail clip to the unlocked
position, as shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5.
DIN Rail Clip
2.
Hook the lip on the rear of the FP-3000 onto the top of a 35 mm DIN
rail and press the FP-3000 down onto the DIN rail, as shown in
Figure 2-6.
Rail Clip Locked
Rail Clip Unlocked