RIO Remote I/O System User Guide
Installing Remote Terminal Adaptors (RTAs)
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Chapter 2 Installing hardware and software
RTA8 8 port Remote Terminal Adaptors
Installation procedure
To install an RTA8 proceed as follows;
1. If required, wall mount the unit using the procedures described in Wall mounting an
RTA8 on page 164.
2. Connect the link c ables from the host card or other RTA to your RTA8 into the link socket
of your choice.
3. Take an RT8 power supply unit and making sure that the mains i s disconnected, connect
the 9 way D type connector from the power supply to the RTA unit.
4. Plug a suitable mains lead into the power supply unit, then connect the other end of the
cable to the mains and turn on the power.
The RTA8 unit will now boot up, then commence normal operation. The LEDs on the unit
will display different colours depending on the RTA state as shown in the next table.
Link ports A to D
(Mini DIN)
Power
Link LEDs
From power
supply
(9 way D type)
Link cables
From host or
other RTA
(Mini DIN)
Port 1 LED
Connect peripheral here Port 5 LED
Warnin g
When using multiple RTA power supplies, do not stack the units
as this may cause overheating.