Installation; Site Planning And Preparation; Table 10: Pre-Installation Checklist - ABB 266 MODBUS User Manual

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Installation

Site planning and preparation

Pre-installation Checklist
Use this checklist for planning the transmitter installation (Table 10).
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Item
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Area location
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Available power
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Cable length required
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Transmitter identification
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Process connections
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Mounting
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Tools required
Tools required
The following tools are required for all general installations. Additional tools may be needed, depending on the specific
installation.
— Allen wrench, 3 mm, provided with transmitter (for the housing security screw and stop-screw for housing rotation)
— Adjustable wrench (for various mounting bolts)
— Tubing wrench (appropriate for tubing fittings)
— Tubing cutters (appropriate for tubing size)
— Digital voltmeter (for measuring power and signals)
— Snap-ring pliers (for RTD probe adjustment)
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Table 10: Pre-installation checklist

Description
The transmitter installation location needs proper consideration. Assess the location for adequate
space for the installation as well as any hazardous area concerns.
Identify an adequate power source. The Host device must have adequate power for the transmitter.
Consider the distance from the Host device. Specific RS-485 cable is available from ABB that meets
design standards for the 266 MODBUS
Verify the transmitter received has the proper range.
Verify all process connection equipment is correct for the installation.
Verify that all necessary mounting hardware is available for the desired mounting of the transmitter.
Acquire the tools needed for installation once the hardware is determined.
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