D8 Series User’s Guide
Chapter 1: System Overview
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Figure 1.2
– D8 Front Panel
TB50
The TB50 is a screw-terminal interface for control wiring. It allows you to connect power controllers
and other discrete I/O devices to the D8. The screw terminal blocks accept wires as large as
18 AWG (0.75 mm
2
). A 50-pin SCSI cable connects the TB50 to the D8.
Figure 1.3
– TB50
D8 Cabling
Watlow provides optional cables to support installing the D8. A 50-pin SCSI cable connects the
TB50 to the CLS200.
Safety
Watlow has made every effort to ensure the reliability and safety of this product. In addition, we have
provided recommendations that will allow you to safely install and maintain this controller.
External Safety Devices
The D8 controller may fail full-on (100 percent output power) or full-off (0 percent output power), or
may remain full-on if an undetected sensor failure occurs.v h