Rockwell Automation 1794-OF8IH FLEX Isolated Input/Output HART Analog Modules - Manual (Page 28)

Publication 1794-UM065B-EN-E - September 2010
16 Install Your FLEX I/O Analog Modules
Install the Module Installation of the module consists of the following:
• Mounting the terminal base unit.
• Installing the analog I/O module into the terminal base unit.
• Installing the connecting wiring to the terminal base unit.
If you are installing your module into a terminal base unit that is already
installed, proceed to page 21.
Mount on a DIN Rail
Install the Terminal Base Unit
1. Remove the cover plug in the male connector of the unit to which you
are connecting this terminal base unit.
2. Check to make sure that the 16 pins in the male connector on the
adjacent device are straight and in line so that the mating female
connector on this terminal base unit will mate correctly.
3. Make certain that the female flexbus connector is fully retracted into
the base unit.
WARNING
When used in a class I, division 2, hazardous location, this equipment
must be mounted in a suitable enclosure with proper wiring method
that complies with the governing electrical codes.
ATTENTION
Do not use the unused terminals on the terminal base unit. Using the
terminals as supporting terminals can result in damage to modules
and/or unintended operation of your system.
ATTENTION
Do not remove or replace a terminal base unit when power is applied.
Interruption of the flexbus can result in unintended operation or
machine motion.