GE Fanuc Profibus Bus Interface Unit and Field Control I/O modules

Locations for Field Control

The Profibus Bus Interface Unit and Field Control I/O modules can be located on

equipment, in junction boxes, inside panels, behind operator stations, and in other

locations where space is limited. The area should be clean, free of airborne contaminants,

and provide adequate cooling. Field Control modules can be installed in NEMA

enclosures. The enclosure can be as little as 4 inches (10.16 cm) deep. A 35mm x 7.5mm

DIN rail is required.

The Bus Interface Unit Terminal Block and up to four I/O Terminal Blocks are grouped

together  using the connection cables provided. All of the I/O Terminal Blocks in a group

must be connected either before or after the Bus Interface Unit. A Bus Interface Unit

may not be connected between I/O Terminal Blocks.

Field Control Environmental Specifications

Vibration

Noise

Temperature

Humidity

Modules perform well where vibration is a factor. Modules are installed

on a panel-mounted DIN rail using the clamp supplied, and with the

panel-mounting feet secured. For information about vibration

standards, please see the Conformance to Standards document (GFK-1179).

Modules are resistant to noise levels found in most industrial applications

when installed according to accepted practices, including proper separation

of wiring by voltage and power level. Modules must be installed on a

conductive (unpainted) DIN rail. The DIN rail is an integral part of the

grounding system.

Modules are tested to the specifications listed in the Conformance to

Standards document (GFK-1179).

Modules operate reliably in ambient air temperatures from 0C (32F)

up to 55C (131F).

Storage temperatures are ±40C (±40F) to +85C (185F).

5% to 95%, non-condensing.

For detailed installation information, please see:

Chapter 2 of this manual. It describes installation and wiring for the Bus Interface

Unit module and terminal block.

Chapter 2 of the Field Control I/O Modules User's Manual. It summarizes installation

instructions for modules and terminal blocks.  Detailed installation instructions are

also packed with individual Field Control modules.

The individual module datasheets included in the Field Control I/O Modules User's

Manual, which provide specific module wiring information.

Conformance to Standards (GFK-1179). This manual describes the installation

requirements for programmable control products used in industrial environments,

specifically, in situations where compliance to standards or directives from the

Federal Communications Commission, the Canadian Department of

Communications, or the European Union is necessary. The information in this

manual is applicable for GE Fanuc Series 90-70 and Series 90-30 programmable

controller products, Genius I/O products,  and Field Control Distributed I/O and Control products.