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EMC INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Although this unit is designed with a high degree of immunity to 

ElectroMagnetic Interference (EMI), proper installation and wiring methods 
must be followed to ensure compatibility in each application. The type of the 
electrical noise, source or coupling method into the unit may be different for 
various installations. In extremely high EMI environments, additional measures 
may be needed. The unit becomes more immune to EMI with fewer I/O 
connections. Cable length, routing and shield termination are very important 
and can mean the difference between a successful or a troublesome installation. 
Listed below are some EMC guidelines for successful installation in an 
industrial environment.

1. Use shielded (screened) cables for all Signal and Control inputs. The shield 

(screen) pigtail connection should be made as short as possible. The 
connection point for the shield depends somewhat upon the application. 
Listed below are the recommended methods of connecting the shield, in order 
of their effectiveness.
a. Connect the shield only at the panel where the unit is mounted to earth 

ground (protective earth).

b. Connect the shield to earth ground at both ends of the cable, usually when 

the noise source frequency is above 1 MHz.

c. Connect the shield to common of the unit and leave the other end of the 

shield unconnected and insulated from earth ground.

2. Never run Signal or Control cables in the same conduit or raceway with AC 

power lines, conductors feeding motors, solenoids, SCR controls, and 
heaters, etc. The cables should be run in metal conduit that is properly 
grounded. This is especially useful in applications where cable runs are long 
and portable two-way radios are used in close proximity or if the installation 
is near a commercial radio transmitter.

3. Signal or Control cables within an enclosure should be routed as far away as 

possible from contactors, control relays, transformers, and other noisy 
components.

4. In extremely high EMI environments, the use of external EMI suppression 

devices, such as ferrite suppression cores, is effective. Install them on Signal 
and Control cables as close to the unit as possible. Loop the cable through the 
core several times or use multiple cores on each cable for additional 
protection. Install line filters on the power input cable to the unit to suppress 
power line interference. Install them near the power entry point of the 
enclosure. The following EMI suppression devices (or equivalent) are 
recommended:

Ferrite Suppression Cores for signal and control cables:

Fair-Rite # 0443167251 (RLC #FCOR0000)
TDK # ZCAT3035-1330A
Steward #28B2029-0A0

Line Filters for input power cables:

Schaffner # FN610-1/07 (RLC #LFIL0000)
Schaffner # FN670-1.8/07
Corcom #1VR3

Note: Reference manufacturer’s instructions when installing a line filter.

5. Long cable runs are more susceptible to EMI pickup than short cable runs. 

Therefore, keep cable runs as short as possible.

WIRING CONNECTIONS

The electrical connections are made via screw-clamp terminals located on the 

back of the unit. All conductors should meet voltage and current ratings for each 
terminal. Also, cabling should conform to appropriate standards of good 
installation, local codes and regulations. It is recommended that power supplied 
to the unit be protected by a fuse or circuit breaker. When wiring the unit, use 
the battery cover to identify the wire position with the proper function. Strip the 
wire, leaving approximately 1/4" bare wire exposed (stranded wires should be 
tinned with solder). Insert the wire under the screw-clamp and tighten down the 
screw until the wire is clamped in tightly. Each terminal can accept up to two 
#14 AWG wires.

WARNING

: Lithium battery may explode if incinerated.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Remove all power to the unit before removing battery cover.
2. To remove the battery cover, push upward in the direction of the arrow on 

the rear cover (See drawing at right), until the cover unlatches. Pull the 
cover straight out from unit to fully remove.

3. Remove old battery* and replace it with an RLC battery (BNL10000). 

Observe proper polarity when replacing the battery as shown in the drawing.

4. Replace the cover. The battery cover is keyed so that it cannot be placed 

upside down. The arrow on the rear of the cover should point toward the top 
of the CUB7T when properly installed.

* - Dispose of properly.

 

WARNING

: Lithium battery may explode if incinerated.

HS-6

V+-2

LS-4

5-RST

3-RST EN

1-COM

-

+

4-LS

2-V+

6-HS

3-RST EN

1-COM

5-RST

TOP OF

UNIT

BATTERY COVER-

Push up to
unlatch cover.

L.S. INPUT; CONTACT VERSIONS

Connecting the “L.S.” Input to Common with a mechanical or solid-state 

switch activates the timer. Releasing the connection, deactivates the timer. The 
switch load is 15 

A (max. voltage drop 0.5 V) when ON. The OFF-state 

leakage current must be less than 2 

A.

Reed switches, mercury wetted contacts, snap action limit switches, and 

silver alloy relay contacts with wiping action are usually satisfactory for input 
activation. Motor starter contacts, tungsten contacts, and brush-type contacts 
should not be used.

+3V

MICRO

CHIP

COM

.01µf

220K

220K

BATT.
3.0V

LS

COM/NEUTRAL

T

LS

COM

LS

COM

LS

COM

SWITCH

CONTACT

INPUT

NPN

O.C. TRANSISTOR

OR (N) FET

INPUT

PNP

O.C. TRANSISTOR

OR (P) FET

INPUT

HS-6

V+-2

5-RST

1-COM

3-RST EN

LS-4

SIGNAL

INPUT

PROGRAM
ENABLE

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