Chapter 2
Hardware and Software Installation
FieldPoint FP-1600 User Manual
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1.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to open the rail clip to the unlocked
position, as shown in Figure 2-1.
2.
Snap the panel mount accessory onto the module, as shown in
Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4.
Installing the Network Panel Mount Accessory
3.
Lock the panel mount accessory into place by pushing the rail clip to
the locked position.
4.
Mount the FP-1600 to your panel with the panel mount accessory. The
installation guide that came with the panel mount accessory includes a
guide that you can use to drill pilot holes for mounting the FP-1600.
Connecting Terminal Bases with Panel Mounting
You can install terminal bases directly, without using the panel mount
accessory needed to mount the FP-1600 network module. Follow these
steps to connect terminal bases to an FP-1600 using panel mounting.
Caution
To avoid damaging the FP-1600 and the terminal bases, make sure that power
is not applied to the FP-1600 while you install or remove terminal bases.
1.
Drill pilot holes in the panel to mount the terminal bases. A drilling
guide is provided with the network module panel mount accessory.
2.
Attach the terminal base to the FP-1600 by firmly mating the local
bus connectors.
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