Installation Instructions
Document No. 565-957
August 12, 2005
Siemens MXL Driver
These installation instructions only cover the
connection of the Siemens MXL Driver to the MXL
system. For hardware installation of the Modular
Equipment Controller, see document number
565–570. For hardware installation of the Power
Open Processor, see document number 565–571.
Product Description
The Siemens MXL Driver enables communication
between the APOGEE
®
Automation System and the
MXL system.
Product Numbers
986-83379A
Siemens MXL Driver, Open Processor
with RS-485 BLN
986-83379B
Siemens MXL Driver, Open Processor
with Ethernet BLN
986-83379C
Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
RS-485 BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, HOA-ready
986-83379D
Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
RS-485 BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, with HOA
986-83379E
Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
RS-485 BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, modem,
HOA-ready
986-83379F
Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
RS-485 BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, modem, with
HOA
986-83379G
Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
Ethernet BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, HOA-ready
986-83379H
Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
Ethernet BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, with HOA
Warning/Caution Notations
WARNING:
Personal injury/loss of life may occur if you
do not follow the procedures as speci
fi
ed.
CAUTION:
Equipment damage or loss of data may
occur if you do not follow the procedures
as speci
fi
ed.
Expected Installation Times
7 minutes.
Required Tools and Materials
•
Flat-blade screwdriver (1/8-inch blade width).
•
Wire strippers.
•
Cabling and connectors. See the
the Siemens MXL Driver to the MXL System
section.
CAUTION:
Always wear an electro-static discharge
wrist strap and discharge accumulated
static before touching
fi
eld panel
components.
Prerequisites
•
Driver hardware is installed according to its
respective installation instructions.
Depending on the type of installation, other
prerequisites may have to be completed.
Connecting the Siemens MXL
Driver to the MXL System
Follow these steps to connect the Siemens MXL
Driver to the MXL system:
Item Number: 565-957, Rev. 030
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