Field Control® Distributed I/O and Control System

Content of This Manual

This manual describes Field Control I/O modules and associated components.

Chapter 1. Introduction: Chapter 1 provides basic information about the Field Control family

of products.

Chapter 2. Installation: Chapter 2 summarizes installation instructions for Field Control I/O

modules. I/O Terminal Blocks, and cables.

Chapters 3—end. I/O Module Datasheets: The rest of the manual consists of datasheets for

individual I/O modules.

Appendix A. Analog Signal Terms: Appendix A provides some definitions of basic analog

terms.

Appendix B. Scaling Analog Channels: Appendix A summarizes instructions for analog scaling.

Related Publications

For more information, refer to:

Field Control Genius Bus Interface Unit User’s Manual (GFK-0825). This book describes the

module that interfaces a group of Field Control I/O modules to a Genius serial bus. It explains how

to install and configure a Bus Interface Unit, and describes how a Bus Interface Unit operates.

Field Control FIP Bus Interface Unit User’s Manual (GFK-1175). This book describes the

module that interfaces a group of Field Control I/O modules to a FIP bus. It explains how to install

and configure a Bus Interface Unit, and describes how a Bus Interface Unit operates.

Field Control Profibus Bus Interface Unit User’s Manual (GFK-1291). This book describes the

module that interfaces a group of Field Control I/O modules to a Profibus. It explains how to install

and configure a Bus Interface Unit, and describes how a Bus Interface Unit operates.

Field Control is a family of versatile, truly modular I/O products, suitable for use in a wide range of

control system architectures.

Field Control I/O Modules are small and rugged. They provide easily-configurable discrete and

analog I/O interfaces which may also include local intelligence for signal processing.

I/O Terminal Blocks provide universal field wiring terminals for two I/O modules, allowing I/O

module types to be mixed on the same I/O Terminal Block. The I/O Terminal block is mounted on

a DIN rail. The DIN rail, which is an integral part of the grounding system, must be mounted to a

panel.

As many as eight Field Control I/O modules (four I/O terminal blocks) can be connected to one

Bus Interface Unit. Together, they make up a Field Control “station” Bus Interface Units are

available for different types of busses, such as Genius, Profibus, and FIP.

For More Information About I/O Modules, See:

• Chapter 2, Installation.

• The I/O module datasheets in this manual.

• Configuration instructions in the Bus Interface Unit User's Manual.

Environmental Specifications

Vibration Modules perform well where vibration is a factor. Designs are shock and

vibration tested to meet the following specifications when installed on a panelmounted

DIN rail using the clamp supplied, and with the panel-mounting feet

secured:

IEC68-2-6: 10 to 57 Hz 0.012 in displacement (peak to peak)

57 to 500 Hz at 2 g (unless otherwise specified)

IEC68-2-27: Shock: 15G, 11 milliseconds, half sine wave

Noise 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 levels, 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-1079).

Temperature Modules operate reliably in ambient air temperatures from 0°C (32°F) up to

55°C (131°F).

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

Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing

The I/O Terminal Block has two separate sets of module terminals. Each set corresponds to a

“slot” in a conventional rack-type PLC. Terminal wiring assignments depend on the I/O module

type installed in that location.

The grounding screw is used to attach a ground wire to the terminal block.

The cable connectors provide easy attachment of the cable that carries communications signals

between terminal blocks and the Bus Interface Unit.

The spare fuse holders can be used to store extra fuses (if needed) for the I/O modules.

The DIN rail latches clip the I/O Terminal Block to a DIN rail. Pulling these latches outward

releases the DIN rail.

The keying slots permit protective keying. Inserting the key clips provided into these slots assures

that the module installed in that location will not cause damage or unexpected machine operation.

I/O Terminal Blocks IC670CHS101, 102, and 103 have projecting alignment tabs designed to

facilitate Hot Insertion/Removal of modules. I/O Terminal Blocks IC670CHS001, 002, and 003,

which lack alignment tabs, do not support Hot Insertion/Removal of modules.

I/O Terminal Block with Barrier Terminals

The I/O Terminal Block with barrier terminals (catalog number IC670CHS001 and 101) has 37

terminals. Each terminal can accommodate one or two wires up to AWG #14 (avg 2.1mm

2cross

section).

I/O Terminal Block with Box Terminals

The Terminal Block with box terminals (catalog number IC670CHS002 and 102) has 51 terminals,

each of which accommodates one AWG #14 (avg 2.1mm

2cross section) to AWG #22 wire (avg

0.36mm

2cross section), or two wires up to AWG #18 (avg. 0.86mm

2cross section). An insulated

external 5mm (0.2in) jumper such as Altech #8879 can be used to connect adjacent points. When

an external jumper is used, the wire capacity is reduced from AWG #14 (2.10mm

2) to AWG #16

(1.32mm

2Wire to Board Connectors

The I/O Terminal Block with Connectors (catalog number IC670CHS003 and 103) has two 20-pin

male connectors for I/O wiring. The mating connector is Amp part number 178289-8. The

connectors are keyed to prevent wrong insertion. Any tin-plated contact in the AMP D-3000 series

can be used with the connector (Amp part number 1-175217-5 for high contact force receptacle for

20-24 gauge (0.20-0.56mm

2wires), 1-175218-5 for high contact force receptacle for 16-20 gauge

(0.56-1.42mm

2)

). A kit containing two mating connector housings and contacts is available as GE

Fanuc part number IC670ACC003. The kit contains pins for 16-20 gauge wire. A crimping tool is

not provided in this kit.

Thermocouple Terminal Block

The Thermocouple Terminal Block (IC670CHS004), which has two built-in thermistors, can be

used to provide local reference junction compensation for thermocouples used in conjunction with

Field Control Thermocouple modules.

Thermocouples are connected to the screw terminals on the Thermocouple Terminal Block.

Thermocouple modules are installed on a separate I/O Terminal Block (IC670CHS003, -002, or

-001) and connected to Wire-to-Board connectors on the Thermocouple Terminal Block. Terminal

Block IC670CHS003 provides connector to connector installation

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