800 Series I/O Modules, Installation
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Installation of the 800 series module involves unpacking the module, wiring the field connector, installing key pins in the housing, and mounting the module in its housing.
Installing an 800 Series I/O Module
Use the following procedure to install an 800 series I/O module:
Step
Action
1
Remove module from its shipping box and check for damage. If damaged, contact salesman or distributor for correct replacement procedure.
2
Ensure power to housing is off.
3
Designate housing slot for this module.
4
Locate required connector assembly. (Part number AS-8534-000 or AS-8535-000). This assembly consists of one or two 20-pin connectors.
Remove the keying tabs on the connector prior to installing the module.
Step
Action
5
Remove old duct, if a different connector/cabling duct assembly is already present in designated housing slot.
If there is a module to immediate left of slot designated for module’s installation, temporarily remove it.
6
As shown below, mount the new field connector/duct assembly to the left of the module’s designated housing slot and secure it to the housing top and bottom using the two Phillips-head machine screws provided.
When performing the following step, use the appropriate connector for the module to be installed, as provided in its specification table.
Step
Action
7
Connect field-side wiring to proper pins on field connector.
Terminals accept either two 141 AWG size wires or one 12 AWG size wire/point.
NOTE: Neat and proper workmanship methods by qualified personnel must be employed when making connections to this module. Take extra precautions when using stranded wire. Ensure that loose or projecting strands do not short circuit or ground the other terminals. The use of solid wire is recommended.
Step
Action
8
Reinstall any module temporarily removed.
When performing this step, refer to Appendix A for illustrations of optional key pin patterns for the 800 Series module to be installed. Appendix A contains key pin patterns for all 800 series I/O modules.
Step
Action
9
When using key pins (provided with housing shipment), install them above and below housing slot selected for installation of module.
The following illustration shows this optional mechanical keying system used to match the module type with a particular slot in the housing to ensure proper module replacement.
10
Insert module into housing, firmly but carefully, seating edge connector in backplane.
First-time installation of a module may be tight.
Step
Action
11
Insert module into housing, firmly but carefully, seating edge connector in backplane.
12
Secure module to housing using captive slotted mounting screws at top and bottom of module front panel.
13
After confirming all modules are properly installed, apply proper field power and reapply power to programmable controller.
14
I/O map module.
15
Start controller.
16
Confirm that active light of module is illuminated.