Rockwell Automation 57C329 Remote I/O Communications, AutoMax - Manual (Page 125)

KĆ7
K2.0 INSTALLATION
This section describes how to install and replace the individual
components that make up a fiberĆoptic link. It also provides network
installation and cable handling guidelines. Refer to section 3.6 in the
manual for module installation and replacement procedures.
DANGER
THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFORMING WITH ALL APPLICABLE
LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL CODES. WIRING PRACTICES,
GROUNDING, DISCONNECTS, AND OVERCURRENT PROTECTION ARE OF
PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
WARNING
TURN OFF AND LOCKOUT OR TAG POWER TO BOTH THE MASTER OR SLAVE
DROP AND THE CORRESPONDING RACKĆMOUNTED OR STANDĆALONE
TRANSCEIVER BEFORE VIEWING THE FIBERĆOPTIC CABLE OR
TRANSMITTER UNDER MAGNIFICATION. VIEWING A POWERED
FIBERĆOPTIC TRANSMITTER OR CONNECTED CABLE UNDER
MAGNIFICATION MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EYE. FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION, REFER TO ANSI PUBLICATION Z136.1Ć1981. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.
K2.1 Installation Planning
Use the following procedure to design a fiberĆoptic network that will
achieve maximum signal isolation and cable protection in a specific
environment with minimal fiberĆoptic cable usage.
You will need to select the tools and personnel that are required for
fiberĆoptic cable assembly and installation. Unless you have
inĆhouse expertise with fiberĆoptic cable assemblies and installation,
we recommend that you contact an experienced contractor for
making up and installing fiberĆoptic cables.
Step 1.
Identify the actual location of the AutoMax drops,
StandĆAlone Transceivers, and the Transceiver Rack(s)
using an equipment floor plan.
Step 2. Identify the tentative fiberĆoptic cable routes. Route the
cables to allow easy access in the future.
Step 3. Identify the environmental conditions (temperature,
humidity, hazardous chemicals) along the route that may
damage the cable jacket.
Step 4. Determine how to bypass physical obstructions
(walkways, heat sources, furnaces, caustic chemicals)
along the route that may damage the cable jacket.
Step 5. Determine the best type of fiberĆoptic cable installation for
each pointĆtoĆpoint link (conduit, raceway, wiring tray).
Step 6. Calculate the total length of the fiberĆoptic cable for each
link.