Vektek Guardian™ 2.0 User's Guide
MASTER CONTROL UNIT Installation
Step 1: Mount the Master Control Unit in a location which permits easy wiring and maintenance. If
antenna kit and route it to a location that allows the MCU to contact the various FTU's
this location does not allow for wireless communication, purchase a remote mount
necessary. The following are dimensions for the mounting holes and possible mounting
options please see Figure 22 (Not to scale). The Master Control Unit can also be mounted
via a 35mm DIN rail (included)
CAUTION!
NOTE: The MASTER CONTROL UNIT is a sealed unit IP65 rated, not designed to be
mounted within the wet machine environment.
Step 2: Connect the 8 pin M12 cable to the Master Control Unit. Route the cable to machine tool
controls electrical enclosure. Find an entrance to the enclosure and determine the longest
wire needed. Cut the cable to length and discard the excess. Remove cable outer insulation
as needed.
Safety
Read and follow the safety guidelines in the Vektek Inch Hydraulic Catalog before proceeding. Be
sure TO ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER AND DISCHARGE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE before ANY service
work is started. Be sure to practice LOCKOUT-TAGOUT procedures on power sources both electronic
and hydraulic.
Step 3: Connect power as instructed in Figure 23.
Step 4: See the Master Control Unit Wiring below to complete installation.
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Figure 22: MCU MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
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