Rockwell Automation 1797-OE8 FLEX Ex Analog Modules User Manual - Manual (Page 42)

Publication 1797-6.5.1 - May 2005
3-8 How to Install Your FLEX Ex Analog Modules
To install the mounting plate on a wall or panel:
1. Lay out the required points on the wall/panel as shown in the drilling
dimension drawing.
2. Drill the necessary holes for the #6 self-tapping mounting screws.
3. Mount the mounting plate (1) for the adapter module using two #6
self-tapping screws (18 included for mounting up to 8 modules and the
adapter).
4. Hold the adapter (2) at a slight angle and engage the top of the
mounting plate in the indention on the rear of the adapter module.
5. Press the adapter down flush with the panel until the locking lever locks.
1 3 2 4
+V +V -V -V
ATTENTION: Be careful of metal chips when
drilling cable mounting holes. Do not drill holes
above a system that has any modules installed.
40871
Drilling Dimensions for Panel/Wall Mounting of FLEX Ex I/O
1.4
(35.5)
.61
(15.6)
2.3
(58.5)
1.6
(40.5)
.3
(8)
1.4
(35.5)
2.3
(58.5)
1.4
(35.5)
.83 (21)
2.0
(50)
Inches
(Millimeters)
Cable length
approximately 11.5
(292.1) or 35.5
(901.0) from upper
connector [length
depends upon
cable -1ft (0.3m) or
3ft (0.091m)]
!
IMPORTANT
Make certain that the mounting plate is properly grounded
to the panel. Refer to “Industrial Automation Wiring and
Grounding Guidelines,” publication 1770-4.1.