PiXtend V2 -L- Hardware Manual
Table of Contents
1. About this Documentation..................................................................................................5
1.1. Scope..........................................................................................................................5
1.2. Copyright.....................................................................................................................5
1.3. Names, Brands, Wordmarks and Images...................................................................6
1.4. Symbols......................................................................................................................7
1.4.1. General symbols..................................................................................................7
1.4.2. Special warning symbols.....................................................................................8
2. Important Information.........................................................................................................9
2.1. Subject to Change......................................................................................................9
2.2. Intended Use..............................................................................................................9
2.3. Technical condition...................................................................................................10
2.4. Certificates................................................................................................................11
2.5. Information according to battery legislation (BattG).................................................12
2.6. Safety instructions....................................................................................................13
2.7. Disclaimer.................................................................................................................14
2.8. Contact information...................................................................................................14
2.9. Assistance.................................................................................................................14
3. Scope of Delivery.............................................................................................................15
3.1. PiXtend V2 -L- Extension Board...............................................................................16
3.2. Housing Parts...........................................................................................................17
3.2.1. DIN rail housing.................................................................................................17
3.2.2. Stainless Steel Hood.........................................................................................18
3.3. ePLC Module...........................................................................................................19
3.3.1. ePLC Basic........................................................................................................19
3.3.2. ePLC Pro...........................................................................................................20
4. Assembly..........................................................................................................................21
4.1. Raspberry Pi.............................................................................................................22
4.1.1. Tools..................................................................................................................22
4.1.2. Assembly...........................................................................................................22
4.2. Housing Parts...........................................................................................................25
4.2.1. Tools..................................................................................................................25
4.2.2. DIN rail housing.................................................................................................26
4.2.3. Stainless Steel Hood.........................................................................................33
4.2.4. Safety instructions for working with dangerous voltages..................................40
5. Startup..............................................................................................................................42
5.1. Set the jumpers and switch positions.......................................................................43
5.2. Preparing a SD card.................................................................................................50
5.3. Connect the supply voltage......................................................................................53
5.4. Connection of alternative power supplies.................................................................57
5.5. Troubleshooting........................................................................................................60
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