Apollo IMY instruction manual EMC Installation Guidelines

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EMC INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Although this unit is designed with a high degree of immunity to ElectroMagnetic Interference (EMI), proper installation and wiring methods must be followed to ensure compatibility in each application. The type of electrical noise, source or coupling method into the unit may be different for various installations. In extremely high EMI environments, additional measures may be needed. The unit becomes more immune to EMI with fewer I/O connections. Cable length, routing and shield termination are very important and can mean the difference between a successful or a troublesome installation. Listed below are some EMC guidelines for successful installation in an industrial environment.

1.The unit should be mounted in a metal enclosure, which is properly connected to protective earth.

a.If the bezel is exposed to high Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) levels, above 4 Kv, it should be connected to protective earth. This can be done by making sure the metal bezel makes proper contact to the panel cut-out or connecting the bezel screw with a spade terminal and wire to protective earth.

2.Use shielded (screened) cables for all Signal and Control inputs. The shield (screen) pigtail connection should be made as short as possible. The connection point for the shield depends somewhat upon the application. Listed below are the recommended methods of connecting the shield, in order of their effectiveness.

a.Connect the shield only at the panel where the unit is mounted to earth ground (protective earth).

b.Connect the shield to earth ground at both ends of the cable, usually when the noise source frequency is above 1 MHz.

c.Connect the shield to common of the unit and leave the other end of the shield unconnected and insulated from earth ground.

3.Never run Signal or Control cables in the same conduit or raceway with AC power lines, conductors feeding motors, solenoids, SCR controls, and heaters, etc. The cables should be run in metal conduit that is properly grounded. This is especially useful in applications where cable runs are long and portable two-way radios are used in close proximity or if the installation is near a commercial radio transmitter.

4.Signal or Control cables within an enclosure should be routed as far away as possible from contactors, control relays, transformers, and other noisy components.

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5.In extremely high EMI environments, the use of external EMI suppression devices, such as ferrite suppression cores, is effective. Install them on Signal and Control cables as close to the unit as possible. Loop the cable through the core several times or use multiple cores on each cable for additional protection. Install line filters on the power input cable to the unit to suppress power line interference. Install them near the power entry point of the enclosure. The following EMI suppression devices (or equivalent) are recommended:

Ferrite Suppression Cores for signal and control cables: Fair-Rite # 0443167251 (RLC #FCOR0000)

TDK # ZCAT3035-1330A Steward #28B2029-0A0

Line Filters for input power cables: Schaffner # FN610-1/07 (RLC #LFIL0000) Schaffner # FN670-1.8/07

Corcom #1VR3

Note: Reference manufacturer’s instructions when installing a line filter.

6.Long cable runs are more susceptible to EMI pickup than short cable runs. Therefore, keep cable runs as short as possible.

7.Switching of inductive loads produces high EMI. Use of snubbers across inductive loads suppresses EMI.

Snubbers:

RLC #SNUB0000

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Contents Apollo Intelligent Meter Series Introduction Table of Contents Page Definition of Terms Safety InformationSafety Summary General Description Theory of OperationBlock Diagram Programming and Operating the IMY Programming the IMYDisplay Module #2 Program Temperature Display Offset and Slope Reset Latched Alarms Display Alarm ValuesEnter Alarm Values Reset PEAK/VALLEY Memory BufferTemperature Offset Value Enter Offset ValueModule #4 Program Digital Filter and Remote Input Program Digital FilteringProgram Function of E1-CON and Optional E2-CON Cont’d Program INTEGRATOR/TOTALIZER Time Base Module #5 Program INTEGRATOR/TOTALIZERProgram Decimal Point Position for the INTEGRATOR/TOTALIZER Module #6 Program ALARM/SETPOINT Alarm #2 High or LOW Acting Alarm #2 Assignment to Input or INTEGRATOR/ TotalizerProgram Value for Alarm #2 Print Request Function Baud RateUnit Address Number Full or Abbreviated TransmissionAnalog Output LO Display Value Module #8 Program RE-TRANSMITTED Analog OutputAnalog Output Source Analog Output HI Display ValueEnter Zero Reference Module #9 Service OperationsEnter Access Code Apply Precision ResistanceOperating the IMY Quick ProgrammingFactory Configuration SlopeProgramming Example Temperature Monitoring Example PEAK/VALLEY Offset and Slope Display TemperatureINTEGRATOR/TOTALIZER INTEGRATOR/TOTALIZER SET-UP INTEGRATOR/TOTALIZER ExampleBasic SET-UP 125 x 827 Alarms Optional Alarm Timing DiagramsGeneral Description Communication FormatSending Commands to the IMY Command String ExamplesTiming Diagrams Receiving Data from the IMY Current Loop InstallationWiring Connections Serial Terminal DescriptionsConnecting to AN RLC Printer Serial Communications ExamplesProcess Controlling System RE-TRANSMITTED Analog Output Optional Analog Output Calibration To 20 mA CalibrationSelect AC Power 115/230 VAC Appendix a Installation & ConnectionsInstallation Environment EMC Installation Guidelines Wiring Connections Power WiringAppendix B Specifications and Dimensions Open Thermistor Detection Display UlululTo 20 mA Certifications and Compliances Safety Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause RemediesAppendix D Programmable Functions Decimal Point PositonAppendix D Programmable Functions Cont’d Appendix E Ordering Information E2-CONLimited Warranty IMY/IM-A 3/02 Drawing NO. LP0311
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