5 Installation and Wiring
5-1
Installing Units
This section describes how to install the IO-Link Master Unit.
5-1-1
Installation Precautions
To increase the reliability of the IO-Link Master Unit and take complete advantage of its functionality,
observe the following precautions.
Do not install the IO-Link Master Unit in the following locations.
• Locations subject to direct sunlight
• Locations subject to ambient temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in the specifica-
tions of the Unit
• Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in temperature
• Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases
• Locations subject to dust (especially iron dust) or salts
• Locations subject to exposure to acid, oil, or chemicals
• Locations subject to shock or vibration
• Locations close to power lines
Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures during installation in the following locations.
• Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise
• Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields
• Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity
• Locations close to power supply lines
5-1-2
Installation Orientations
The IO-Link Master Unit can be installed in any of the following six orientations.
(A)
(B)
5-1-3
Installation Method
This section describes the following installation methods for the IO-Link Master Unit.
• Installing the rotary switch cover
5-2
(C)
(D)
NXR-series IO-Link Master Unit for EtherCAT User's Manual (W640)
(E)
(F)
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