Installing The Flx; I N S T A L L I N G T H E F L X; Wiring Considerations; W I R I N G C O N S I D E R A T I O N S - Conair FLX-128 User Manual

IMPORTANT: Always
refer to the wiring dia-
grams that came with
your FLX to locate spe-
cific electrical compo-
nents. Illustrations in
the User Guide are
intended to be repre-
sentative only.
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I n s t a l l i n g t h e F L X

Installation of the FLX consists of:
Ì Mounting the base unit.
Ì Mounting the optional Remote I/O panel, Remote Operator Interface Enclosure(s),
Remote Alarm Enclosure(s), and/or Switch Enclosure(s) and expansion modules,
depending upon what was ordered.
Ì Connecting the control to a main power source and optional hardware.
Ì Installing Ethernet wiring, connecting all panels and I/O panels together.
Ì Configuring I/O via operator interface.
Ì Wiring loaders to the control.
Ì Wiring pumps to the control.
Ì Wiring the purge and pocket valves included in the system.

W i r i n g C o n s i d e r a t i o n s

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
personnel 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.
Ì Disconnect and lock out the main power supply to equipment in the conveying sys-
tem before attempting to wire power and communication cables between the FLX
control, vacuum receivers, pumps, dust collectors, and material valves.
Ì Always refer to the wiring diagrams supplied with your control before making elec-
trical connections. The diagrams show the most accurate electrical component
information.
Ì Protect communication cables from sources of static electricity and electrical noise.
Use shielded cable or run wire through a contiguous metal conduit or wireway.
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Failure to use a metal shield can expose the controls to static electricity,
which can damage electronic components.
Do not run communication cables near material lines and hoses, which can
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produce large amounts of static electricity when conveying material.
Keep communication cables at least five (5) feet {1.5 meters} from electric
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motors, transformers, rectifiers, arc welders, generators, induction furnaces
and sources of microwave radiation.
Avoid running communication cable across power feed lines. If you must run
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cable across power lines, run the cable at right angles to the line. Keep the
cable at least six (6) inches {0.15 m} from AC power lines of less than 20
amps; one (1) foot {0.30 m} away from lines of 20 amp to 100 kVA; and two
(2) feet {0.60 m} from lines of 100 kVA or more.
Ì Follow the safe grounding procedures in the wiring diagram package. Ground the
shielded cable inside the Input/Output enclosure only.