Installation Requirements

Before Starting

Read and understand this chapter before beginning the installation of your TM2 / TM3 system.

All options and modules should be assembled and installed before installing the control system on a mounting rail, onto a mounting plate or in a panel. Remove the control system from its mounting rail, mounting plate or panel before disassembling the equipment.

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HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH

oDisconnect all power from all equipment including connected devices prior to removing any covers or doors, or installing or removing any accessories, hardware, cables, or wires except under the specific conditions specified in the appropriate hardware guide for this equipment.

oAlways use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm the power is off where and when indicated.

oReplace and secure all covers, accessories, hardware, cables, and wires and confirm that a proper ground connection exists before applying power to the unit.

oUse only the specified voltage when operating this equipment and any associated products.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

oStore all components in their protective packaging until immediately before assembly.

oNever touch exposed conductive parts such as contacts or terminals.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

If you need to mix TM3 expansion modules withTM2...N Analog I/O expansion modules on the same project, you must update the firmware of the TM2...N Analog I/O expansion modules. To update the firmware, refer to Changing the TM2...N Analog I/O Expansion Modules Firmware.During all the firmware update procedure:

oThe controller must be disconnected from the system and applications it effects.

oThe PC, the controller and the I/O module must stay connected together.

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UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

oOnly use software approved by Schneider Electric for use with this equipment

oUpdate your application program every time you change the physical hardware configuration.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Operating Environment

This equipment has been designed to operate outside of any hazardous location. Only install this equipment in zones known to be free of a hazardous atmosphere.

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POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION

Install and use this equipment in non-hazardous locations only.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Install and operate this equipment according to the conditions described in the Environmental Characteristics.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.