Chapter 3: Installation
3.1 Controller Installation
This equipment must be shipped and stored in a temperature-controlled environment. See the
following table. It should be shipped and stored in the original packaging, which is designed
to prevent damage from normal shock and vibration. You should protect the package from
excess shock and vibration.
Table 3-1. Environmental Specifications
Ambient temperature
5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Storage and shipment temperature –25° to 55° C (-13° to 131° F)
Humidity range
5 to 90%, non-condensing
Altitude
up to 1000 m (3280 ft)
Free space around controller
(for proper cooling)
10 mm at back, 13 mm on sides (0.4 in., 0.5 in.)
Chassis protection class
IP20 (NEMA Type 1)
!
WARNING:
Use an appropriate IP-rated enclosure.
Before Unpacking
Carefully inspect all shipping containers for evidence of damage during transit. If any damage
is indicated, request that the carrier’s agent be present at the time the container is unpacked.
Upon Unpacking
Compare the actual items received (not just the packing slip) with your equipment purchase
order, and verify that all items are present and that the shipment is correct. Inspect each item
for external damage as it is removed from its container. Contact Omron Adept Technologies,
Inc. immediately if any damage is evident.
Retain all containers and packaging materials. These items may be needed in the future to
settle a damage claim.
Perform the following steps to unpack the SmartController EX motion controller and optional
pendant. Refer to the following sections for information on mounting the equipment.
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