
Installing the MPC Open XP
MPC Open XP
MPC Open XP IO48/816
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To mount an expander
WARNING
When you handle the expander:
•
Do not contaminate the printed circuit board with fingerprints, moisture, or any foreign material.
•
Do not touch components or leads.
•
Handle the board by its edges.
•
Isolate from high voltage or electrostatic discharge.
•
Ensure that you are properly grounded.
Wiring restrictions for connecting the expander to the MPC Open XP
○
Maximum length: 100 feet (30 meters)
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22 or 24 AWG, low-capacitance, twisted, stranded, shielded copper wire
You can mount the expander in one of the following locations:
•
On top of a MPC Open XP, using the two allen cap screws provided. Connect
Gnd
to
Gnd
,
Xnet-
to
Xnet-
,
Xnet+
to
Xnet+
.
•
Beside the MPC Open XP, by screwing the expander into an enclosed panel using the mounting slots on the
coverplate. Leave about 2 in. (5 cm) on each side of the expander for wiring. Mounting hole dimensions 1.5"
from the left (width) by 10.2" (height). Connect
Gnd
to
Gnd
,
Xnet-
to
Xnet-
,
Xnet+
to
Xnet+
. You can mount the
expander up to 100 ft away from the controller.