Rockwell Automation 1797-OE8 FLEX Ex Analog Modules User Manual - Manual (Page 40)

Publication 1797-6.5.1 - May 2005
3-6 How to Install Your FLEX Ex Analog Modules
5. Rotate the terminal base onto the DIN rail with the top of the rail
hooked under the lip on the rear of the terminal base. Use caution to
make sure that the female flexbus connector does not strike any of
the pins in the mating male connector.
ATTENTION
Do not force the terminal base into the adjacent modules.
Forcing the units together can bend or break the hook and
allow the units to separate and break communication over
the backplane.
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Slide the terminal base over tight against the adapter (or proceeding terminal
base). Make sure the hook on the terminal base slides under the edge of the
adapter (or proceeding terminal base) and the flexbus connector is fully retracted.
Press down on the terminal base unit to lock the terminal base on the DIN rail. If
the terminal base does not lock into place, use a screwdriver or similar device to
open the locking tab, press down on the terminal base until flush with the DIN rail
and release the locking tab to lock the base in place.
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Gently push the flexbus connector into the side of the adapter (or proceeding
terminal base) to complete the backplane connection.