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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Safety Information Important Information NOTICE Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or...
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PLEASE NOTE Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Pro-face for any consequences arising out of the use of this material. A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.
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This guide describes how to install the LT-4201TM/4301TM. For more detailed information, refer to the manuals indicated below. Global Code A global code is assigned to every Pro-face product as a universal model number. For more information on product models and their matching global codes, please refer to the following URL: http://www.pro-face.com/trans/en/manual/1003.html...
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Product Related Information DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH Disconnect all power from all equipment including connected devices prior to removing any covers or doors, or installing or removing any accessories, hardware, cables, or wires except under the specific conditions specified in the appropriate hardware guide for this equipment.
LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide WARNING LOSS OF CONTROL Consider the potential failure modes of control paths in the machine control system design, such as: The possibility of backlight failure, Unanticipated link transmission delays or failures, The operator being unable to control the machine, ...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide LT-4201TM/4301TM LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide LT-4201TM/4301TM of Panels LT-4201TM/4301TM of Panels LT Range Thank you for purchasing Pro-face's LT4000 Series unit (hereafter referred to as the “LT”): Series Model Names Models Digital Digital Analog Input Analog Screen Input...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Display Module/Rear Module Separation Cable Range Reference Cable Length PFXZXMADSM31 3 m (9.84 ft.) PFXZXMADSM51 5 m (14.40 ft.) NOTE: The outer diameter of the cable is 8 mm (0.13 in.). To assemble this product, you need 20 mm (0.78 in.) more space to bend the cable in the end of the rubber.
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide CAUTION ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS TO THE EQUIPMENT Allow the device to reach the surrounding air temperature, not exceeding 50 °C (122 °F), before turning the device on. Do not turn on the device if condensation has occurred inside the device. After it is ...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Package Contents Verify that all items shown in the figure are present in your package: Legend Description Package Type LT Unit Display Module Rear Module Display module Rear module Display installation nut (attached to the display module) Anti-rotation tee...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Handling the LCD CAUTION SERIOUS EYE AND SKIN INJURY The liquid present in the LCD contains an irritant: Avoid direct skin contact with the liquid. Wear gloves when you handle a broken or leaking unit. ...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM LT-4201TM/4301TM and Rear Module Parts Identification: Part Description Display module Rear module USB (type A) interface connector (USB1) USB (mini B) interface connector (USB2) I/O terminal block 1 I/O terminal block 2 DC power supply connector Ethernet interface Serial link (RS-232C/485)
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Installation Installation Inserting the Display Module with an Anti-Rotation Tee Create a panel cut-out and insert the display module into the panel from the front. The figure shows the panel cut-out: Dimensions B (1) B (2) 0/-0.30...
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Installing the LT Display The figure shows the assembly: (1) Display module (2) Panel (3) Display installation nut (4) Anti-rotation tee Installing the LT Display Module with Spacer The spacer supplied in the accessory kit PFXZGMAK1 (sold separately), allows mounting the product on a: steel sheet support with a thickness between 1 and 1.5 mm (0.039 in.
LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide The figure shows the assembly with the Panel spacer: Display module (2) Panel (3) Spacer (4) Display installation nut (5) Anti-rotation tee Installation of the LT Unit In order to correctly run an application on the LT, both the display module and the rear module must be connected.
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If you power up the rear module without connecting the display module, the logic controller does not start and all outputs remain in the initial state. The power must be off when you connect the 2 modules. There are 2 ways to install the LT. Installing the LT on the panel: Installing the rear module on a DIN rail with a display module/rear module separation cable:...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Setup Procedure Mount the unit in an enclosure that provides a clean, dry, robust, and controlled environment (IP65 enclosure or UL508 4x if indoors). Before installing the LT Unit verify that: The installation panel or cabinet surface is flat (planarity tolerance: 0.5 mm (0.019 in.)), ...
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The panel face is not inclined more than 30° when installing the unit in a slanted panel: The power plug is positioned vertically when the unit is vertically installed. The unit is at least 100 mm (3.94 in.) away from adjacent structures and other ...
LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide The figure shows how to install the panel with the rear module: Create the correct sized holes required to install the unit, using the panel cut-out dimension. Insert the display module (with the tee, if required) into the panel hole (use a torque between 1.2 and 2 N•m (10.62 lb-in and 17.70 lb-in) to screw the nut with the tightening wrench).
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Correct Mounting Position The rear module must be mounted with steel sheet horizontally or vertically plane as shown in the figure: NOTE: Keep adequate spacing for proper ventilation to maintain an ambient temperature between 0...50 °C (32...122 °F) for horizontal installation and 0...40 °C (32...104 °F) for vertical installation.
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Incorrect Mounting Position The rear module should only be positioned in correct mounting position to help ensure an adequate air flow through the product. The figures show the incorrect mounting positions: Minimum Clearance When Installing the Rear Module on a DIN Rail...
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The figure shows the minimum clearance for the rear module: Installing the Rear Module on a DIN Rail The following procedure describes how to install the rear module on a DIN rail: Fasten the DIN rail to a panel surface using screws. ...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Removing the Rear Module from a DIN Rail The following procedure describes how to remove the rear module from a DIN rail: Push down the yellow lock button of the rear module and remove it from the display ...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Wiring Principles Wiring Principles Wiring Rules and Recommendations There are several rules that must be followed when wiring the LT system. Wiring Guidelines DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH Disconnect all power from all equipment including connected devices prior to ...
WARNING IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Use cables with insulated shielded jackets for analog I/O, fast I/O and communication signals. Ground shielded cables for analog I/O, fast I/O and communication signals at a single point Always comply with local wiring requirements regarding grounding of cable shields. ...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide The figure shows the labels on each terminal block: NOTE: Appearance of the connectors are the same but are different. Check the label and pin position of each connector before connecting. Wiring to the DIO Terminal Block...
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Also, the screwdriver tip must be flat, as indicated, to access the narrow hole of the terminal block: The terminal blocks are a spring clamp type. Procedure Use the following procedure to connect the wires to the terminal blocks: Step Action Insert the screwdriver into the square-shaped hole.
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Terminal Blocks The figure shows the terminal blocks: The figure shows the pin assignment of the LT-4201TM (Modular Type DIO), LT-4301TM (Modular Type DIO) and LT-4000M (Modular Type DIO) terminal blocks: NOTE: Confirm the connector label ABCD and the stamp ABCD on the unit before wiring.
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The figure shows the groups and the signal names of the terminal blocks: Pin Arrangement Group Signal Group Signal Name Name Fast Fast Output Output Standard Standard Output Output The figure shows the groups and the signal names of the terminal blocks: Pin Arrangement Group Signal...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide The figure shows the pin assignment of the LT-4201TM (Modular Type Analog), LT- 4301TM (Modular Type Analog) and LT-4000M (Modular Type Analog) terminal blocks: NOTE: Confirm the connector label ABCD and the stamp ABCD on the unit before wiring.
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The figure shows the group and the signal names of the terminal blocks: Pin Arrangement Group Signal Group Signal Name Name Fast Fast Input/Standard Input/Standard Input Input Standard Input Standard Input Temperature MS0+ Temperature MS0- Input Input EX0+ EX0- MS1+ MS1- EX1+ EX1-...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Power Cord Preparation Before using your power cord: Verify that the ground wire is the same gauge or heavier than the power wires. Do not use aluminum wires for the power supply's power cord. If the conductor end (individual) wires are not twisted correctly, the end wires may either ...
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Step Action Insert each pin terminal into its corresponding hole. Release the Opening button to clamp the pin in place. After inserting all three pins, insert the power plug into the power connector on the NOTE: Do not solder the wire directly to the power receptacle pin. ...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Power Supply Connections For maintenance purpose, use the following connection diagram to set up your power supply connections. However, when terminals A2 and B2 (signal name: Q1, Q0) are wired to external I/O, use the same power source for external I/O and the LT:...
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The diagram illustrates a lightning surge absorber connection: Grounding the System To minimize the effects of electromagnetic interference, cables carrying the fast I/O, analog I/O, and Serial communication signals must be shielded. WARNING IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Use cables with insulated shielded jackets for analog I/O, fast I/O and communication ...
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Functional Ground on the DIN Rail The DIN rail for your LT system is common with the functional ground plane and must be mounted on a conductive backplane. WARNING UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION When connecting DIN rails, connect the DIN rails to functional ground (FE).
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Protective Earth Ground (PE) Cable Shielding The following shows the steps when using shield cables for grounding the LT power supply, Standard I/O, High-speed I/O, Analog I/O, Temperature Input, Communication cable so on. Step Description Strip the shielding for a length of 15 mm (0.59 in.).
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Common Grounding If exclusive grounding is not possible, use a common grounding point. Use grounding resistance of 10 Ω or less, wire thickness of 2.6 mm or more, or your country's applicable standard for the grounding point.
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Communication Interfaces LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Communication Interfaces Communication Interfaces USB Device When using a USB device, you can attach a USB holder to the USB interface on the side of the unit to prevent the USB cable from being disconnected.
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Communication Interfaces Attaching and Removing the USB Mini-B Holder USB holder USB cable NOTE: The USB holder is supplied in the accessory kit PFXZGMAK1 (sold separately). Ethernet Interface Do not confuse the RJ45 Ethernet connector with the RJ45 interface. NOTE: Ethernet networks should be installed by a trained and qualified person. When you use a 1:1 connection to connect to a device such as PC, you can use a cross cable, but we recommend using a hub.
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide Serial Interface Pin Assignment COM1 The figure shows the pins of the RJ45 connector when viewed from LT: The table describes the pin assignment of the RJ45 connector: RS-232C RS-485 Description N.C. Received data (RS-232C) N.C. Transmitted data (RS-232C) N.C.
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Communication Interfaces Although LT does not restrict you from doing so, we recommend that you not exceed 16 CANopen slave modules (and/or 32 TPDOs and 32 RPDOs) for sufficient performance tolerance and to avoid performance degradation. WARNING UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Do not connect more than 16 CANopen slave devices to the LT.
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LT-4201TM/4301TM Installation Guide WARNING UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Do not connect wires to unused terminals or terminals marked “Not Connected (N.C.)”. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage. System LED Display NOTE: Ethernet LEDs are mounted next to the I/O terminal block.
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