Field Controls 10 manual Hardware installation, Physical installation, Connecting power

Installation

Hardware installation

You communicate with the controller over the Ethernet network. In this part of the chapter, you'll learn about the unit itself and how and where to connect it. There are no configurable parts inside. Everything is controlled and configured by the software.

Physical installation

You can use the controller in several places, depending on your needs:

•freely (unfixed) on your desktop with the included adhesive plastic bumpers.

•fixed to a DIN-rail using the supplied DIN-rail clips. These can be inserted into the holes in the case. Be sure to position the rebated joints at the outside of the Controller for easy removal of the case from the DIN-rail in the future.

•if outdoor option: fixed to a wall or 1" mast using the waterproof NEMA-67 outdoor case

Connecting power

The controller requires power of a single 7-18VDC. The power consumption is rated at 12VDC/0.25ATYP and 12VDC/0.4AMAX. This can be applied using a Power adaptor or Power Over Ethernet.

Power adaptor

Warning! Always disconnect the power cord from the controller when you are (dis)mounting devices, interfaces or sensors. Do not (dis)connect while the power is on. A sudden rush of power can damage sensitive electronic components.

Follow these steps to connect the controller to your power supply:

1.Make sure the power supply is unplugged

2.Connect the DC jack to your controller

Now you can safely plug in your power supply. Notice that the PWR indicator lights up.

Warning! The controller has very low ESR input capacitors.

To avoid arcing, please plug in the DC jack to the controller first, then plug the AC adapter into mains.

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