
Installation
Observe these guidelines when installing a field controller:
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Transport the controller in the original container to minimize vibration and shock damage.
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Verify that all parts shipped with the controller.
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Do not drop the controller or subject it to physical shock.
Parts Included
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one field controller with removable terminal blocks
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one installation instructions sheet
Materials and Special Tools Needed
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three fasteners appropriate for the mounting surface (M4 screws or #8 screws)
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one 20 cm (8 in.) or longer piece of 35 mm DIN rail and appropriate hardware for DIN rail mount (only)
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small straight-blade screwdriver for securing wires in the terminal blocks
Mounting
Observe these guidelines when mounting a field controller:
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Ensure the mounting surface can support the controller, DIN rail, and any user-supplied enclosure.
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Mount the controller horizontally on 35 mm DIN rail whenever possible.
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Mount the controller in the proper mounting position (
Figure 1
).
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Mount the controller on a hard, even surface whenever possible in wall-mount applications.
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Use shims or washers to mount the controller securely and evenly on the mounting surface.
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Mount the controller in an area free of corrosive vapors and observe the Ambient Conditions requirements in
Table 10
.
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Provide for sufficient space around the controller for cable and wire connections for easy cover removal and
good ventilation through the controller (50 mm [2 in.] minimum on the top, bottom, and front of the controller).
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Do not mount the controller on surfaces prone to vibration, such as duct work.
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Do not mount the controller in areas where electromagnetic emissions from other devices or wiring can interfere
with controller communication.
Observe these additional guidelines when mounting a controller in a panel or enclosure:
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Mount the controller so that the enclosure walls do not obstruct cover removal or ventilation through the controller.
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Mount the controller so that the power transformer and other devices do not radiate excessive heat to the
controller.
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Do not install the controller in an airtight enclosure.
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FEC1611 and FEC1621 Field Equipment Controller Installation Instructions