Installing a TBX IP20 Module

Installation Procedure

The following table describes the different stages of the installation procedure for a IP20 module.

Step	Action
1	Attach the monobloc TBX or the modular base units onto the mounting plate or the DIN rail: Side by side: the fixing lugs determine the distance between the modules, One above the other: the spacing between the modules must be between 4 and 5 cm, so that the devices are well ventilated.
2	Connect a yellow/green wire between the mounting plate (connected to ground) and the protective ground terminal on each TBX monobloc or base unit. During the installation and the wiring procedure, the ventilation louvres on the modules are protected by cardboard which must be removed before switching the units on.
3	Attach the labels supplied with each TBX monobloc or modular base unit: Fill out the Connection/Module label and then attach it to the TBX monobloc or base unit, Lift the removable protective cover on the terminal block and then slide the label under this transparent cover: a tear-off diagram at one edge of the label indicates the direction of insertion. There is one label for each terminal block.
4	Prepare the terminal blocks. Depending on the particular module and the wiring: Screw in the grounding strip for taking the ground from screened cables, Wire up one or more wiring combs to facilitate wiring for relay base units and/or distribute currents in the commons for high current applications (the current in common terminals must not exceed 6 A).
5	Wire up the terminal block: power supplies and I/O.
6	In the case of a basic modular TBX, mount the communication module. This is fixed to the base unit by 4 captive screws which perform both a mechanical and electrical function by providing ground continuity. Fill out a Connection/Module label and attach it to the communication module.
7	Code the Fipio address by correctly positioning the dip‐switches.
8	In the case of a modular TBX, position the cover and extension connection cable.
9	Switch on. To do this: remove the pieces of cardboard which protect the modules during wiring. Power up the modules. All the lights flash during the self-test phase of the communication module. Following the self-test, the RUN LED is permanently on, and where there is no connection to the Fipio bus the DEF lamp flashes. The channel display lamps indicate channel status together with any faults (short-circuit or open circuit, etc.). The I/O should be checked when the module is connected to the Fipio bus and when the bus is operational. The connection point configuration is sent automatically to the module from the PLC configuration.
10	Maintenance: Power must beswitched off when making alterations to the configuration that concern the branching devices or are on the inside of any devices, Power must be switched off when connecting/disconnecting the Fipio bus to the PLC, Only connecting/disconnecting the connectors to the Fipio bus can be performed while the module is powered up.