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FieldPoint Bus Extender Cable
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If you are not using a mounting bracket, and you intend to mount the DIN rail to a
panel, use the long metal spacer that came with the Bus Extender Cable. Drill pilot
holes for the cable mounting hole according to the dimensions in Figure 2 or 3. Then
place the long spacer under the mounting tab of the Bus Extender Cable and drive a
screw through them as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5.
Installing the Bus Extender Cable on a DIN Rail with a Metal Spacer
Installing the Bus Extender Cable on a Panel
Follow these steps to install the Bus Extender Cable on a panel:
1.
Drill pilot holes into the panel according to the dimensions in Figure 2 or 3.
2.
Install the FieldPoint bank on the panel. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for the network
module you are using.
3.
Make sure power is disconnected from the FieldPoint bank.
4.
Plug in the Bus Extender Cable. The female end of the cable plugs into the terminal
base closer to the network module. The male end of the cable plugs into the terminal
base farther from the network module. The cables are keyed to prevent improper
installation.
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Long spacer
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