GE Industrial Solutions Pulsar Plus Controller - Manual (Page 17)

Pulsar Plus Controller Family
Issue 7 December 2011 17
Getting Started – Installation, Start-Up, and Basic
Configuration
Warning
Review and follow the entire Safety Section before beginning the installation
process. Observe all warnings and labels on the equipment.
Install, service, and operate this equipment only by professional, skilled and qualified
personnel who have the necessary knowledge and practical experience with
electrical equipment and who understand the hazards that can arise when working
on this type of equipment.
Hazardous energy and voltages may be present in the system, system components,
and on the interface cables that may shock or cause serious injury or death if safety
precautions are ignored.
Caution
All tools and test equipment must be insulated in an approved manner.
Proper ESD protection is required in order to prevent ESD damage to the equipment.
Preparation
This section outlines the sequence for installing and quickly configuring the slot-controllers into a power
system like the Infinity NE-S as well as connecting up the NE843G rack-mount controller to a Compact Power
system. Infinity NE-M, NE-D, Infinity P2 and other similar systems shipped from the factory utilize the
NE843C, NE843E, and NE843P door/panel-mounted controllers which are typically installed at the factory.
Installation of these units will not be discussed in detail. Information will be provided on the input and
output of the controllers to help aid in customization or replacement in the field.
Installation Tools
You will need the following tools to install and test the Infinity NE System:
• Wire cutters and strippers
• Heat shrink gun
• 5/16-inch (8 mm) hex driver
• 1/4-inch hex driver
• Digital meter with an accuracy of ±0.02%
• Screw drivers (flat-blade and Phillips)
• ESD wrist strap • Assortment of socket wrenches and
drivers
• Test cable
• Protective canvas
• Insulating rubber mat
• Windows-based personal computer
laptop (PC) and cable to connect the PC
communications port to the local port of
the controller OR a CAT5 LAN cable.
Wiring Guidelines
• All electrical connections must be made using the proper crimping tools and dies and must be torqued
to standard or specified values.