User manual

Publication 1797-6.5.1 - April 1999
Chapter 3
How to Install Your FLEX Ex Analog Modules
What this Chapter Contains
Read this chapter to install the 1797-IE8 and 1797-OE8 analog modules.
Before You Install Your
Analog Module
Before installing your FLEX Ex analog module:
For information on: See page:
Before You Install Your Analog
Module
3-1
Compliance to European Union
Directives
3-2
Installation in Zone 1 3-3
Removal and Insertion Under Power 3-3
Installing the Module 3-4
Connecting Wiring to the FLEX Ex I/O
Analog Modules
3-11
Grounding the Module 3-14
Chapter Summary 3-14
You need to: As described under:
Verify that the module will be installed in a
suitable metal enclosure
Installation in Zone 1, page 3-3
Position the keyswitch on the
terminal base
Installing the Module, page 3-9
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ATTENTION: These modules do not receive primary
operational power from the backplane. +/-V dc power must be
applied to your module before installation. If power is not
applied, the module position will appear to the adapter as an
empty slot in your chassis.