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Mounting and connecting the Extension Unit
3.13 Connecting an Extension Unit
Extension Units KPxx
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Operating Instructions, 05/2019, A5E43600360-AC
Connecting the power supply connector
1.
Switch off the power supply.
2.
Connect the cables of the power supply to the power supply connector. Please note the
polarity, see figure below.
Note
Connect the cables only when the power supply connector is removed.
3.
Plug the power supply connector into the "X80 POWER" socket as shown below. The
figure below shows the communication module of an Extension Unit Hardwired or
Extension Unit PROFINET as an example.
3.13.4
Connecting the data cables
Requirement
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The Extension Unit is mounted.
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Depending on the type of the Extension Unit, the following connection cables are
threaded though the stand or support arm to the connection compartment:
Extension Unit Hardwired
Extension Unit
PROFINET
Extension Unit
PROFIsafe
Cables for the digital inputs/outputs of the operator
controls, cross section 0.14 ... 1.5 mm
2
Connection cables for the button, cross section 0.14 ... 1.5 mm
2
PROFINET cable
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Depending on the type of Extension Unit, the following plug-in connectors are available:
Extension Unit Hardwired
Extension Unit
PROFINET
Extension Unit
PROFIsafe
Plug-in connector, 12-pin for X11* interface
Plug-in connector, 16-pin for X12* interface
Plug-in connector, 8-pin for X10* interface
Angled PROFINET connector
* included in the accessory kit of the respective Extension Unit