Triconex Trident, Planning And Installation Manual

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226 General Considerations
Trident Planning and Installation Guide
General Considerations
The following general considerations should be observed when installing the
Trident system:
• Maintain an ambient air temperature of 60°C (140°F) or less at the bottom
of each baseplate.
• Separate all 440 V AC (or higher) electrical supply lines as far away from
the components as possible.
• Separate AC and data wiring as much as possible.
• Use best industry practices when installing wiring. For more information,
see IEEE Standard 518-1977.
• Do not run cables parallel if they carry different types of signals (data versus
power); instead, cross the cables at right angles.
• Maintain shield continuity and verify that shield leads are not broken.
• Route cables around, rather than through, high noise areas.
• Route shielded data cable along grounded surfaces such as metal cabinet
walls and in conduit or trays. Single-shielded cable is most effective when
routed along grounded surfaces.
• Allow the minimum amount of unshielded wire that will accommodate the
connection.