Preparing For Installation; P R E P A R I N G F O R I N S T A L L A T I O N - Conair FLX-128 User Manual

P r e p a r i n g f o r I n s t a l l a t i o n

The FLX is easy to install if you plan the location and prepare the mounting area properly.
You should plan the location of the FLX base unit (and any additional control panels to be
included in the system) to ensure easy access and minimal wiring.
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Select a mounting location for the base unit. The base unit interface can be mounted
on a wall or other stable vertical surface. Select a location that:
Ì is central to loaders that the FLX will control. Keep the FLX unit as close as possi-
ble to the loading stations to minimize the amount of wire needed to connect the
vacuum receivers to the control.
Ì provides adequate clearance for safe operation and maintenance. The base unit
should be mounted at a height that allows the operator to easily see and use the
touch screen. Maintain at least three (3) feet {1 meter} clearance in front of the
base unit for safe access to the input/output enclosure.
Ì provides a clean, dry, vibration-free environment. Exposure to wide temperature
variations, high ambient temperature, power line fluctuations, caustic fumes or
excessive amounts of dust, dirt, vibration, shock, and moisture could harm per-
formance and reduce the life of this equipment.
Ì provides a grounded source of 120 VAC power. The three-prong power cords sup-
plied with the FLX base unit and power supply requires a grounded 120 VAC out-
let rated for at least 16 amp service.
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Plan the power/communication cable routes.
Review all wiring guidelines and diagrams provided in the manuals and electrical
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diagrams supplied with the FLX system and your conveying equipment before
beginning installation.
Keep communication wires away from the sources of static electricity. Static elec-
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tricity can damage the controls. Communication cables should not be run near the
material lines and hoses, which produce large amounts of static electricity when
material is conveyed.
Avoid running communication cables across power feed lines. If you must run the
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cable across power feed lines, run the cable at right angles (90°) to the lines.
Do not run power cables together with communication cables inside cable trays.
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Communication cables include Ethernet communications.
WA R N I N G : I m p r o p e r i n s t a l l a t i o n , o p e r a t i o n , o r s e r v i c i n g
m a y r e s u l t i n e q u i p m e n t d a m a g e o r p e r s o n a l i n j u r y.
This equipment should only be installed, adjusted, and serviced by qualified technical per-
sonnel who are familiar with the construction, operation, and potential hazards of this type
of machine.
All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be installed by qualified electrical technicians in
accordance with electrical codes in your region. Always maintain a safe ground. Do not
operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the machine serial
tag and data plate.
See Installation: Wiring Considerations.
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NOTE: Other power
options are available.
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