Spectrum Controls SLC 500 User manual

User’s Manual Pub. 0300128-04 Rev. A

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Important Notes
1. Please read all the information in this owner’s guide before installing the
product.
2. The information in this owner's guide applies to hardware Series A and
firmware version 1.00 or later.
3. This guide assumes that the reader has a full working knowledge of the
relevant processor.
Notice
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variety of applications. Therefore, the user and others responsible for applying
the products and services described herein are responsible for determining their
acceptability for each application. While efforts have been made to provide
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Controls, Inc. facility, transportation charges prepaid, and which after
examination is determined, to the satisfaction of Spectrum Controls, Inc., to be
thus defective.
This warranty shall not apply to any such equipment which shall have been
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................................................................................... II
CHAPTER 1 MODULE OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................... 1-1
SECTION 1.1 GENERAL FEATURES AND BENEFITS ............................................................................................................. 1-1
SECTION 1.2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1-2
SECTION 1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 1-5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND WIRING............................................................................................................. 2-1
SECTION 2.1 PREVENT ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.......................................................................................................... 2-2
SECTION 2.2 COMPLIANCE TO EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE......................................................................................................... 2-2
SECTION 2.3 EMC DIRECTIVE....................................................................................................................................... 2-2
SECTION 2.4 LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE .......................................................................................................................... 2-2
POWER REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 2-3
SECTION 2.5 SELECTING A RACK SLOT ............................................................................................................................ 2-3
SECTION 2.6 SELECTING A LOCATION ............................................................................................................................. 2-3
SECTION 2.7 INSERTING YOUR MODULE INTO THE RACK ................................................................................................... 2-4
SECTION 2.8 WIRING YOUR MODULE............................................................................................................................ 2-5
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE 1746SC-INI4I ...................................................................................................... 3-1
SECTION 3.1 HOW THE PROCESSOR COMMUNICATES WITH YOUR MODULE ........................................................................ 3-1
Output Image—Configuration & User-Defined Scale Limits ....................................................................... 3-2
Input Image—Data And Status Words ........................................................................................................ 3-2
S ECTION 3.2
T HE D IFFERENCE B ETWEEN C HANNEL U PDATE T IME AND
S TEP R ESPONSE T IME
....................................................... 3-2
SECTION 3.3 SELECTING AN INPUT FILTER FREQUENCY ...................................................................................................... 3-3
SECTION 3.4 A UTO -C ALIBRATION T IME ............................................................................................................................ 3-6
S ECTION 3.5
CHANNEL ENABLE AND
D ISABLE T IMES
........................................................................................................... 3-7
SECTION 3.6 YOUR MODULE’S R ESPONSE T O S LOT
DISABLING ............................................................................................. 3-7
CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR INPUT MODULE ........................................................................................................... 4-1
SECTION 4.1 ENTERING YOUR MODULE’S ID CODE........................................................................................................... 4-1
SECTION 4.2 CONFIGURING EACH INPUT CHANNEL .......................................................................................................... 4-1
Input Channel Enable (configuration bit 0)............................................................................................... 4-3
Input Range (configuration bits 1–3) ........................................................................................................ 4-4
Data Format (configuration bits 4–6) ....................................................................................................... 4-4
Open Input Circuit Response (configuration bits 7 and 8) ........................................................................ 4-5
Input Filter Frequency (configuration bits 9 and 10)................................................................................. 4-5
Auto-Calibration Enable (configuration bit 11)......................................................................................... 4-6
Unused Bits (configuration bits 12–15)..................................................................................................... 4-6
SECTION 4.3 SETTING THE USER-DEFINED SCALE LIMITS (OPTIONAL)................................................................................... 4-6
SECTION 4.4 MONITORING EACH INPUT CHANNEL........................................................................................................... 4-8
SECTION 4.5 CHECKING EACH INPUT CHANNEL’S CONFIGURATION AND STATUS.................................................................... 4-8
Over-Range Error (status bit 12)............................................................................................................. 4-10
Under-Range Error (status bit 13)........................................................................................................... 4-10
Non-Fatal Channel Error (status bit 14).................................................................................................. 4-10
Fatal Channel Error (status bit 15).......................................................................................................... 4-10
CHAPTER 5 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES ............................................................................................................. 5-1
SECTION 5.1 PID CONTROL.......................................................................................................................................... 5-1
SECTION 5.2 USER-DEFINED SCALING ............................................................................................................................ 5-3
CHAPTER 6 TESTING YOUR MODULE................................................................................................................... 6-1

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SECTION 6.1 INSPECTINGYOUR MODULE ......................................................................................................................... 6-1
SECTION 6.2 DISCONNECTING PRIME MOVERS................................................................................................................. 6-1
SECTION 6.3 POWERING UP......................................................................................................................................... 6-2
SECTION 6.4 INTERPRETING THE LED INDICATORS ............................................................................................................ 6-2
SECTION 6.5 INTERPRETING I/O ERROR CODES ............................................................................................................... 6-3
SECTION 6.6 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................... 6-4
CHAPTER 7 MAINTAINING YOUR MODULE AND ENSURING SAFETY ................................................................... 7-1
SECTION 7.1 PREVENTIVEMAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................ 7-1
SECTION 7.2 SAFETYCONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 7-1
SECTION 7.3 GETTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE................................................................................................................ 7-2
SECTION 7.4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................................................................................. 7-2
CHAPTER 8 VERIFYING CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................. 8-1
SECTION 8.1 RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE........................................................................................................................ 8-1
SECTION 8.2 VERIFYING CURRENT INPUTS ...................................................................................................................... 8-1
SECTION 8.3 VERIFYING VOLTAGE INPUTS (INI4VI ONLY) .................................................................................................. 8-2
SECTION 8.4 SERVICE .................................................................................................................................................. 8-2
INDEX ................................................................................................................................................................. I-1

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Preface
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. This preface
covers the following topics:
•Who should use this manual
•What This Manual Covers
•Related documentation
•Technical Support
•Documentation
•Conventions used in this manual
Who Should
Use This Manual
Use this guide if you design, install, program, or maintain a control system that
uses Allen-Bradley Small Logic Controllers.
You should have a basic understanding of SLC 500 products. You should also
understand electronic process control, and the ladder program instructions
required to generate the electronic signals that control your application. If you do
not, contact your local Allen-Bradley representative for the proper training before
using these products.
What This
Manual Covers
This guide covers the 1746sc-INI4i and 1746sc-INI4vi isolated analog input
modules. It contains the information you need to install, wire, use, and maintain
these modules. It also provides diagnostic and troubleshooting help should the
need arise.
Related
Documentation
The table below provides a listing of publications that contain important
information about Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
Refer to this Document Allen-Bradley
Pub. No.
SLC 500 System Overview 1747-2.30
Application Considerations for Solid
State Controls
SGI-1.1
Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller
Grounding and Wiring Guidelines
1770-4.1
Installation & Operation Manual for
Modular Hardware Style Programmable
Controllers
1747-6.2
Installation & Operation Manual for
Fixed Hardware Style Programmable
Controllers
1747-NI001
Allen-Bradley Advanced Programming
Software (APS) User Manual
1747-6.4

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Refer to this Document Allen-Bradley
Pub. No.
Allen-Bradley Advanced Programming
Software (APS) Reference Manual
1747-6.11
Getting Started Guide for Advanced
Programming Software (APS)
1747-6.3
SLC 500 Software Programmers’ Quick
Reference
ABT-1747-TSG001
Guide
Allen-Bradley HHT (Hand-Held
Terminal) User Manual
1747-NP002
Getting Started Guide for HHT (Hand-
Held Terminal)
1747-NM009
Allen-Bradley Publication Index SD499
Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation
Glossary
AG-7.1
Technical
Support
For technical support, please contact your local Rockwell Automation
TechConnect Office for all Spectrum products. Contact numbers are as follows:
•USA 1-440-646-6900
•United Kingdom 01-908-635-230
•Australia 1-800-809-929
•Mexico 001-888-365-8677
•Brazil 55-11-3618-8800
•Europe [phone]
or send an email to
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Documentation
If you would like a manual, you can download a free electronic version from the
Internet at www.spectrumcontrols.com
Conventions
Used in This
Manual
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
•Bulleted lists (like this one) provide information, not procedural steps.
•Lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical information.
•Italic type is used for emphasis.
•Bold type identifies headings and sub-headings:
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Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to
personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. These
messages help you to identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the
consequences.

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Chapter 1
Module Overview
The 1746sc-INI4i monitors up to 4 isolated analog current inputs, while the
1746sc-INI4vi monitors up to 4 isolated analog current or voltage inputs
(selectable by channel). In both modules, you can select different input ranges
(for example, 4–20 mA or 1–5 Vdc) independently, by channel, for optimal use
of rack space.
Read this chapter to familiarize yourself further with your isolated analog module
(shown above). This chapter covers:
•General features and benefits.
•Detailed specifications.
Section 1.1
General Features
And Benefits
Both modules provide 750 VDC channel-to-channel isolation, which means no
electrical crosstalk between channels (resulting in less noise and a high effective
resolution). They also provide 750 VDC field wiring- to-backplane isolation to
protect your processor and other rack components. And for state-of-the-art
precision, they offer 16-bits of resolution.
For added reliability, both modules perform a battery of diagnostic tests at startup
and can alert you to open input circuits through status bits and LEDs. The open-
circuit response state is selectable. Onboard over-voltage and over-current
protection also help prevent damage to the module due to wiring errors.
Because channel-to-channel isolation is built into these modules, they eliminate
the need for expensive, external analog isolation blocks and the time and space
required to install them. Both modules provide a single-slot solution for
applications requiring up to 4, mixed, analog inputs.
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consuming task.
These modules incorporate proprietary Allen-Bradley technology, so they
operate and perform like the latest high-performance Allen-Bradley products for
full compatibility. Four selectable filter frequencies are provided for signal/noise
optimization. For even greater convenience, they are fully configured through
software (no DIP switches), can alert the processor to a variety of errors through
status bits, and can scale input signals to user-defined ranges without any ladder
programming.
Section 1.2
Detailed Specifications
Table 1-1. Electrical Specifications-Module
Description Specification
Backplane Current Consumption
(typical)
1746sc-INI4i 440 mA at 5 VDC
0 mA at 24 VDC
1746sc-INI4vi 550 mA at 5 VDC
0 mA at 24 VDC
Backplane Power Consumption
(typical)
2.75 W
Number of Channels 4 (differential, individually isolated)
I/O Chassis Location Any 1746 I/O module slot except slot 0
A/D Conversion Method Sigma-Delta
Input Filtering Programmable notch filters
Normal Mode Rejection
(between _ and – inputs)
96 dB at 50 Hz
98 dB at 60 Hz
Common Mode Rejection
(between inputs and chassis
ground)
99 dB at 1 kHz, 25 degrees C
Calibration
Factory calibrated
Auto-calibrated every 10 seconds (when
enabled)
Opto-Electrical Isolation
(10 seconds)
750 VDC channel-to-channel
750 VDC field wiring-to-backplane
Module ID Code
1746sc-INI4i 3522
1746sc-INI4vi 3520
Thermal Dissipation 3.25 W maximum

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Table 1-2. Electrical Specifications-Inputs
Description Specification
Input Current Ranges
(selectable for each channel)
4 to 20 mA
0 to 20 mA
Input Voltage Ranges‒INI4vi only
(selectable for each channel)
-10 to +10 VDC
0 to 10 VDC
0 to 5 VDC
1 to 5 VDC
SLC Communication Formats
(selectable for each channel)
Scaled engineering units
Scaled for PID
Proportional counts
1746-INI4 format
User-defined scale A
User-defined scale B
Input Impedance
Current Inputs
Voltage Inputs—INI4vi only
Less than 250 Ohms
Greater than 220 Ohms
Input Overcurrent Protection
70 mA non-continuous
33 mA continuous
Input Filter 3 dB Cutoff Frequencies
(selectable for each channel)
13.1 Hz for 50 Hz filter
15.7 Hz for 60 Hz filter
65.5 Hz for 250 Hz filter
131 Hz for 500 Hz filter
Input Step Response Time 80 ms for 50 Hz filter
66.7 ms for 60 Hz filter
16 ms for 250 Hz filter
8 ms for 500 Hz filter
Channel Update Time (minimum)
Current Inputs
Voltage Inputs
14 ms with 500 Hz filters and all
channels enabled
18 ms with 500 Hz filters and all
channels enabled
Input Resolution (maximum)
Current Inputs
Voltage Inputs-INI4vi only
16-bit
312.8 nA/count
312.8 µV/count
Overall Accuracy
Current Inputs
Voltage Inputs-INI4vi only
0.15% of full scale at 25 °C
0.25% of full scale at 60 °C
0.10% of full scale at 25 °C
0.25% of full scale at 60 °C

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Description Specification
Overall Drift
Current Inputs
Voltage Inputs-INI4vi only
Offset: ±539 nA/°C
Gain: ±50.5 ppm/°C
Offset: ±352 µV/°C
Gain: 34.8 ppm/°C
Table 1-3. Physical Specifications
Description Specification
LED Indicators Four green channel status indicators, one for
each channel
One green module status indicator
Recommended Cable Belden 8761 (shielded, twisted-pair) or
equivalent
Wire Size (maximum)
One 12–24 AWG wire per terminal
Terminal Block Removable (supplied)
Table 1-4. Environmental Specifications
Description Specification
Operating Temperature
0 to 60 °C (32 to 140 °F)
Storage Temperature -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
Relative Humidity
5 to 95% non-condensing
Certifications
Certifications UL/CUL and CE
Hazardous Environment
Classifications
Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D

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Section 1.3 Regulatory Requirements
Compliance
Standards Industry Standards
UL Safety
UL 61010-2-201 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 2-201: Particular
Requirements for Control Equipment (NRAQ, NRAQ7)
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 (Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control,
and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements)
UL Hazardous
Locations
ANSI/ISA–12.12.01 Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I,
Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (NRAG)
CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987 - Non-incendive Electrical Equipment for use in
Class I Division 2 Hazardous Locations - March 1987 (NRAG7)
Temp code T4 or better, Pollution degree 2, gas groups A, B, C, and D
CE EMC Directive
EN 61131-2 Programmable Controllers: Third Edition 2007-02, Clause 8,
Zones A&B
EN 61000-6-2: Generic Industrial Immunity
EN 61000-6-4: Generic Industrial Emissions
UKCA Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
BS EN 61131-2, BS EN 61000-6-4, BS EN 61000-6-2
FCC 27 CFR Part 15, Class A
ROROC Arrêté ministériel n° 6404-15 du 29 ramadan 1436 (16 juillet 2015)
NM EN 61131-2, NM EN 61000-6-4, NM EN 61000-6-2

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Chapter 2
Installation and Wiring
This chapter will cover:
•Avoiding electrostatic damage.
•Determining power requirements.
•Selecting a rack slot.
•Inserting your module into the rack.
•Wiring your module.
NOTE
Although your module has a jumper on its printed circuit board, this
jumper is for the manufacturer’s use only. Your module was calibrated by
the manufacturer, so no further calibration is required.
NOTE
For UL and CUL compliance, power and input/output (I/O) wiring must
be in accordance with Class I, Division 2, wiring methods [Article 501-4
(b) of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70] and in accordance with the
authority having jurisdiction. Also, you must observe the warnings shown
below. Failure to observe these warnings can cause personal injury.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
•Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2.
•Do not replace components or disconnect equipment unless power
has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential.
•Do not connect or disconnect components unless power has been
switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
•This product must be installed in an IP54 rated enclosure that
requires a tool to open.
•All wiring must comply with N.E.C. article 501-4(b).
The following documents contain information that may help you as you install
and wire your module:
•National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection
Association of Boston, MA.
•IEEE Standard 518-1977, Guide for the Installation of Electrical
Equipment to Minimize Electrical Noise Inputs to Controllers from
External Sources.
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Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.
•Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems, by Henry W. Ott;
published by Wiley-Interscience of New York in 1976.
Section 2.1
Prevent
Electrostatic
Discharge
WARNING
Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits or semiconductors if
you touch analog module card bus connector pins or the terminal block on
the module. Follow these guidelines when you handle the module:
•Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential.
•Wear an approved wrist-strap grounding device.
•Do not touch the bus connector or connector pins.
•Do not touch circuit components inside the module.
•If available, use a static-safe workstation.
•When it is not in use, keep the module in its static-shield bag.
Section 2.2
Compliance
to European Directive
If this product bears the CE marking, it is approved for installation within the
European Union and EEA regions. It has been designed and tested to meet the
following directives.
Section 2.3
EMC Directive
This product is tested to meet Council Directive 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) and the following standards, in whole or in part,
documented in a technical construction file:
•EN 61000-6-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)–Part 6-4: Generic
standards–Emission standard for industrial environments.
•EN 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)–Part 6-2: Generic
standards–Immunity for industrial environments.
UKCA Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
•BS EN 61131-2, BS EN 61000-6-4, BS EN 61000-6-2.
This product is intended for use in an industrial environment.
Section 2.4
Low Voltage Directive
This product is tested to meet Council Directive 2014/35/EU Low Voltage, by
applying the safety requirements of EN 61010-2-201 Safety Requirements for
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201: Particular Requirements for Control Equipment.
For specific information required by EN 61010-2-201, see the appropriate
sections in this publication, as well as the following Allen-Bradley publications:
•Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines For Noise
Immunity, publication 1770-4.1
•Automation Systems Catalog, publication B111.
This equipment is classified as open equipment and must be installed (mounted)
in an enclosure during operation as a means of providing safety protection.
Power
Requirements
The module receives power through the bus interface from the +5 VDC/+24
VDC system power supply. The maximum current drawn by the module is
shown in the table below:
Module 5 VDC 24 VDC
1746sc-INI4i 440 mA 0 mA
1746sc-INI4vi 550 mA 0 mA
Use the table above to calculate the total load on the system power supply. For
more information, see the Allen-Bradley system Installation and Operation
Manual.
NOTE
IMPORTANT
. Your module does not supply power for input devices.
Youmust supply the appropriate power
Section 2.5
Selecting a
Rack Slot
Two factors determine where you should install your module in the rack:
ambient temperature and electrical noise. When selecting a slot for your module,
try to position your module:
•In a rack close to the bottom of the enclosure (where the air is cooler).
•Away from modules that generate significant heat, such as 32-point
input/output modules.
•In a slot away from AC or high-voltage DC modules, hard contact
switches, relays, and AC motor drives.
•Away from the rack power supply (if using a modular system).
Remember that in a modular system, the processor always occupies the first slot.
of the rack.
Section 2.6
Selecting a
Location
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effects of electrical interference. Analog inputs are highly susceptible to
electrical noise. Electrical noise coupled to the analog inputs will reduce the
performance (accuracy) of the module. Group your modules to minimize adverse
effects from radiated electrical noise and heat. Consider the following conditions
when selecting a location for the analog module. Position the module:
•Away from sources of electrical noise such as hard-contact switches,
relays, and AC motor drives.
•Away from modules which generate significant radiated heat. Refer to
the module’s heat dissipation specification.
In addition, route shielded, twisted-pair, analog input wiring away from any high
voltage I/O wiring.
Section 2.7
Inserting your
Module into
the Rack
WARNING
POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Before installing or removing your module, always disconnect power
from the SLC 500 system and from any other source to the module (in
other words, do not “hot swap” your module), and disconnect any devices
wired to the module.
Failure to observe this precaution can cause unintended equipment
operation and damage.
When inserting your module into the rack, you do not need to remove the
supplied 16-position terminal block from the module. If, however, you do
remove the terminal block, apply the supplied write-on label to the terminal
block, and use the write-on label to identify your module’s location.

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To remove the terminal block, unscrew the two retaining screws at the top and
bottom of the terminal block, and using a screwdriver or needle-nose pliers,
carefully pry the terminal block loose.
To insert your module into the rack, follow these steps:
1. Align the circuit board of your module with the card guides at the top
and bottom of the chassis.
2. Slide your module into the chassis until both top and bottom retaining
clips are secure. Apply firm even pressure on your module to attach it to
its backplane connector. Never force your module into the slot.
3. Cover all unused slots with the Card Slot Filler, Allen-Bradley part
number 1746-N2.
4. To remove your module, press the retaining clips at the top and bottom
of your module and slide it out.
Section 2.8
Wiring Your
Module
To wire the terminal block, you need:
•A small, flat-blade screwdriver.
•Belden 8761 (shielded, twisted pair) cable or equivalent.

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WARNING
Remove power before removing or inserting this module. When you
remove, or insert, a module with power applied, an electrical arc may
occur. An electrical arc can cause personal injury or property damage by:
•Sending an erroneous signal to your system’s field devices,
causing unintended machine motion.
•Causing an explosion in a hazardous environment.
•Electric arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the
module and its mating connector and may lead to premature
failure.
Before wiring the terminal block, take some time to plan your system:
•Ensure that the SLC 500 system is installed in a NEMA-rated enclosure
and that the SLC 500 system is properly grounded.
•Ensure that the load resistance for a current output channel is less than
500 Ω.
•Ensure that the load resistance for a voltage output channel is greater
than 1 kΩ.
•Route the field wiring away from any other wiring and as far as possible
from sources of electrical noise, such as motors, transformers, contactors,
and AC devices. Generally, allow at least 6 in. (about 15.2 cm) of
separation for every 120 V of power.
•Routing the field wiring in a grounded conduit can reduce electrical
noise further.
•If the field wiring must cross AC or power cables, ensure that they cross
at right angles.
To wire your module, follow these steps:
1. Determine the length of cable you need to connect a channel to its field
device. Remember to include additional cable to route the drain wire and
foil shield to their ground points.
2. At each end of the cable, strip some casing to expose the individual
wires.
3. Trim the exposed signal wires to 2 in. lengths. Strip about 3/16 in. (about
5 mm) of insulation away to expose the end of each wire.
4. At one end of the cable, twist the drain wire and foil shield together,
bend them away from the cable, and apply shrink wrap.
5. At the other end of the cable, cut the drain wire and foil shield back to