LINK Systems 5100-8 Tonnage & Analog Signal Monitor - Manual (Page 73)

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8.2 The 5100-8C Die Protection and Programmable Limit Switch Option
The 5100-8C option add four die protection channels and 4 programmable limits switch outputs to the
base tonnage monitor. The tonnage monitor will detect the presence of the option board and
automatically enable the appropriate functionality.
Figure 41 shows how the 5100-8C option mounts to the main circuit board. The board to board
connectors (see the “5100-8C Option Connector” in Figure 39) must be aligned when the boards are
mated. Two 6-32 screws with lock washers secure the option board to the main board.
The die protection functions of this option are accessed through the DIE PROTECTION softkey on the
main screen (see Figure 4 on page 13). If dedicated die protection modules are already installed, then
the channels supplied by the tonnage monitor will appear as the last page of channels in the die
protection screen. Instead of “Module 1”, “Module 2”, etc., these channels will be identified as
“Module TM” with channels “I1” to “I4” (this matches the labeling on the tonnage monitor faceplate).
Unlike the 51XX series dedicated die protection units, the die protection channels provided by the
tonnage monitor connect only with pluggable terminal strips (see “5100-8C Option Connector” in
Figure 22 on page 52 for the pinout of the connector). The customer may need to provide a connection
box for convenient hook-up to the die depending on the situation. These inputs are selectable as NPN
WARNING! ALWAYS remove the power connector from the module before
removing the module from the card rack! Lethal voltages are present
on the circuit board when the unit is powered!
NEVER apply power to the board when it is out of its enclosure.
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Figure 41: 5100-8 Main Circuit Board With 5100-8C Option Board