Slave Station - Panasonic FP3 Technical Manual

2. Slave Station

1) Installation environment
J Slave station installation space
FP I/O transmitter unit
Leave at least 50 mm/1.969 in. of space between ducts and other devices to avoid heat radiation.
When installing devices facing the slave station, such as those on the panel, leave at least 100 mm/3.937 in. of space
between the devices and the slave station to avoid heat and noise radiation.
The FP I/O transmitter unit can be installed in any direction.
J Notes on installation
The slave station should be used under the following conditions.
- At ambient temperatures of 0 C to 55 C (32 F to 131 F)
- At ambient humidity of 35 % to 85 % RH
Do not use the slave station in places where it will be subject to:
- Sudden temperature changes causing condensation
- Inflammable or corrosive gas
- Excessive airborne dust or iron particles
- Benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, other organic solvents, or strong alkaline solutions of ammonia or caustic soda
- Excessive vibration or shock
- Direct sunlight
- Water splashes
- Influence from power transmission lines, high-voltage equipment, power cables, power equipment, radio
transmitters, or any other equipment that generates high switching surges
Do not drop the unit or apply excessive force to it.
Do not install the unit above devices that generate large amounts of heat such as heaters, transformers or power resistors.
Wiring duct
50 mm/1.969 in.
or more
50 mm/1.969 in.
or more
Wiring duct
Expansion
FP I/O terminal unit
3-1. Installation
100 mm/3.937 in.
or more
Other
devices
Slave station
(FP I/O transmitter unit
or expansion FP I/O
terminal unit)
Panel
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