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SYSTEM START-UP AND CONFIGURATION
34 Parker Automation Controller Installation Guide
Overview of System Start-up
Once the installation location has been properly determined and the PAC Controller and PACIO Modules
have been mounted to the DIN rail and properly grounded, it is time to apply power and configure the PAC
Controller.
Steps
1.
Connect 24VDC, Class 2 power to the Controller and I/O modules.
2.
Configure the PAC IP Settings, Machine Name, Date and Time, and other settings.
Powering the PAC
Connecting Power to the Controller
Warning: The PAC has no power switch. It will start functioning as soon as live
power is applied.
The PAC operates on nominal 24VDC, SELV Limited Power Source or Class 2 power. Note that both the
+24VDC and the 24VDC return is isolated from the Earth ground inside the Controller. Attach the following:
Pin Number Marking Description
Pin-1 (L+) +24VDC
Pin-2 (L-) 0 VDC
Pin-3 (Earth) Earth Ground
The system input power rating to the Controller and up to approximately 20 I/O modules is:

24VDC @ 1.2A, SELV Limited Energy, or a total of 29 Watts

Wire gage for connection to the Controller: 0.20 - 1.0 mm² (IEC) / 26 16 AWG (UL), stripped to
<10mm in length, solid or stranded wire