Installation And Wiring; Installation Location - IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series User Manual

3: I
NSTALLATION AND
Introduction
This chapter describes the methods and precautions for installing and wiring FC6A Series MICROSmart modules.
Before starting installation and wiring, be sure to read "Safety Precautions" in the beginning of this manual and understand
precautions described under Warning and Caution.
This section describes the precautions when installing and wiring the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
Turn off the power to the FC6A Series MICROSmart before starting installation, removal, wiring, maintenance, and
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Warning
inspection of the FC6A Series MICROSmart. Failure to turn power off may cause electrical shocks or fire hazard.
Emergency stop and interlocking circuits must be configured outside the FC6A Series MICROSmart. If such a circuit is
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configured inside the FC6A Series MICROSmart, failure of the FC6A Series MICROSmart may cause disorder of the control
system, damage, or accidents.
Special expertise is required to install, wire, program, and operate the FC6A Series MICROSmart. People without such
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expertise must not use the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
Prevent metal fragments and pieces of wire from dropping inside the FC6A Series MICROSmart housing. Put a cover on
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Caution
the FC6A Series MICROSmart modules during installation and wiring. Ingress of such fragments and chips may cause fire
hazard, damage, or malfunction.
Do not touch the connector pins with your hand. Electrostatic discharge may damage the internal elements.
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When handling the FC6A Series MICROSmart, take measures to discharge static electricity.
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Keep the FC6A Series MICROSmart wiring away from motor lines.
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 Wire the connectors and terminal blocks so that no force is applied to them.

Installation Location

The FC6A Series MICROSmart is designed to be installed in control panels and similar locations.
Install the FC6A Series MICROSmart within product specifications.
Avoid use in the environments below, as doing so may cause electric shock, fire, or malfunction:
Places where there is a lot of dust, salt, iron powder, or soot.
Places exposed to direct sunlight.
Places where the FC6A Series MICROSmart may be exposed to vibration or shock, either directly or indirectly.
Atmospheres of corrosive or flammable gases.
Places where condensation may form.
Places where the FC6A Series MICROSmart may be directly exposed to water.
Around high-voltage lines, high-voltage equipment, motor lines, or motor equipment.
Places near where a large switching surge may occur.
Places subject to a strong magnetic or electrical field.
Mount the FC6A Series MICROSmart as follows. To provide ample ventilation, ensure that there is sufficient space between the
FC6A Series MICROSmart and other devices, heat sources, and panel surfaces.
Normal Installation State
FC6A Series MICROSmart
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