AC Controls (Continued)

Dual Expansion Board Installation

Procedure:

1.Be sure drive operation is terminated and secured.

2.Remove all power sources from the control.

3.Wait at least 5 minutes for internal capacitors to discharge.

4.Remove the four (4) Phillips head screws (1/4 turn) that secure the control cover. (For A & B size, remove four screws that secure the cover. On floor mounted G size enclosures, open the enclosure door).

5.Remove the control cover.

6.Slide the Group 1 expansion board male connector into the female connector of the control board. See Figure 3-1.

7.Securely mount the Group 1 expansion board to the sheet metal mounting plate using the short standoffs provided in the installation hardware. See Figure 3-3.

8.The mechanical installation of the expansion board is now complete. Refer to the manual for the Group 1 board and configure the jumpers as desired. Also complete the wiring before you proceed to step 9.

9.Install the Group 2 board on top of the previously installed Group 1 board by plugging the female connector onto the male connector of the Group 1 board as shown in Figure 3-3.

10.Secure this Group 2 board to the Group 1 board using the #6 screws provided. See Figure 3-3.

11.The mechanical installation of the expansion board is now complete. Refer to the manual for the Group 2 board and configure any jumpers and switches as desired. Also complete the wiring for this board before you install or close the cover.

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Baldor Device Net Expansion Board, EXB013A01 manual Dual Expansion Board Installation

Device Net Expansion Board, EXB013A01 specifications

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