Spectrum Controls 1762sc-OF8 - Manual (Page 13)

Chapter 2: Installation and Wiring 2-3
User’s Manual Pub. 0300246-01 Rev. B
2.3.2 Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
!
Attention
Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits or
semiconductors if you touch analog I/O module bus connector pins or
the terminal block on the input module. Follow these guidelines when
you handle the module:
 Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential.
 Wear an approved wrist-strap grounding device.
 Do not touch the bus connector or connector pins.
 Do not touch circuit components inside the module.
 If available, use a static-safe work station.
 When it is not in use, keep the module in its static-shield bag.
2.3.3 Remove Power
!
Attention
Remove power before removing or inserting this module. When you
remove or insert a module with power applied, an electrical arc may
occur. An electrical arc can cause personal injury or property damage
by:
 Sending an erroneous signal to your system’s field devices,
causing unintended machine motion
 Causing an explosion in a hazardous environment
Electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the module
and its mating connector and may lead to premature failure.
2.3.4 Selecting a Location
Reducing Noise
Most applications require installation in an industrial enclosure to reduce the effects of
electrical interference. Analog inputs are highly susceptible to electrical noise. Electrical
noise coupled to the analog inputs will reduce the performance (accuracy) of the module.
Group your modules to minimize adverse effects from radiated electrical noise and heat.
Consider the following conditions when selecting a location for the analog module.
Position the module:
 Away from sources of electrical noise such as hard-contact switches, relays, and
AC motor drives
 Away from modules which generate significant radiated heat. Refer to the
module’s heat dissipation specification.
In addition, route shielded, twisted-pair analog input wiring away from any high voltage
I/O wiring.
Section 2.4
Mounting
!
Attention
Do not remove protective debris strip until after the module and all
other equipment near the module is mounted and wiring is complete.
Once wiring is complete and the module is free of debris, carefully
remove protective debris strip. Failure to remove strip before operating
can cause overheating.