A U T O M AT I O N P E O P L E

Series of
Remote I/O Units

Expansion Unit
Installation Manual
Rix Expansion Unit Installation Manual 2
 Series of
A U T O M AT I O N P E O P L E

Remote I/O Units

Expansion Unit Installation Manual

Contents
Foreword
User safety guidelines
Overview 1
Installation and wiring 2
Mounting 4
Wiring 5
Status LED indications 6
Accessories : I/O wiring arm 7

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Contents
1. Overview ................................................................................................11
1.1 Nomenclature expansion unit ......................................................12
1.2 General specifications ..................................................................13
1.3 Unit specifications ........................................................................14
1.4 Block diagram ..............................................................................17

2. Installation and wiring ............................................................................18

3. Mounting ................................................................................................ 19
3.1 Dimensions ..................................................................................19
3.2 DIN rail mounting ..........................................................................20
3.3 Panel mounting ............................................................................21
3.4 I/O wiring arm................................................................................23

4. Wiring .................................................................................................... 24
4.1 I/O terminal block wiring ..............................................................24
4.2 Unit I/O connections ....................................................................25
4.3 Network connector wiring ............................................................27

5. Status LED indications ..........................................................................28

6. Accessories : I/O wiring arm ................................................................29

6.1 Overview........................................................................................29
6.2 Dimensions ..................................................................................30
6.3 Mounting ......................................................................................31
6.4 Wiring ............................................................................................34
6.4.1 2-Wire sensor connections ............................................35
6.4.2 2-Wire actuator connections ..........................................36
6.4.3 3-Wire sensor connections ............................................37

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 Foreword
• This manual contains general and unit specifications of RiX series of Remote
I/O units, which will guide the operator in correct installation and operation of
Remote I/O units.
• Before installing the Remote I/O units, we request all of you to read and fol-
low this manual carefully so that the product is used to its optimum, as it
explains, step by step, how to install, wire-up and maintain the Remote I/O
unit correctly and safely.
• If in doubt at any stage of installation, always consult a professional electri-
cal engineer who is qualified and trained to local and national standards
which apply to the installation site.
• If in doubt about the operation or use of Remote I/O units, please contact the
nearest Messung distributor.
• This manual is subject to change without notice to accommodate continu-
ous improvement in the product features.
• Publication of this information does not convey any rights to use or repro-
duce or to distribute it for any purpose other than in connection with the
installation, operation and maintenance of the product described herein.
• In order to keep up with the fast growing technologies the specifications of
product and manual contents are liable to be changed without notice.
• This manual has been written with utmost care and attention in detail; how-
ever, the performance of the final equipment depends on many other param-
eters beyond any control of Messung Systems. Please be aware that
Messung Systems shall not be held responsible / liable by the user for any
damages to life, losses, or third party claims arising due to any malfunction
due to design, use of the equipment using this product. However, Messung
Systems is open to suggestions for improvement, or information of your find-
ing any omission, or lacunae in matter in manual or product. Kindly contact
the Head office of Messung Systems.
• All Company/Manufacturer names used in this manual are the registered
trademarks of those companies.
For suggestions in product / manual, please mail to : [email protected]

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✎
Remote I/O Units Disposal :
Note : • Unserviceable Remote I/O units or parts thereof shall be treated as
'Industrial waste' and must be disposed off taking due considera-
tion of local and national regulations. The Remote I/O units con-
tains no mercury cadmium or any radioactive material.

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 User Safety Guidelines
This manual provides information for the use of Remote I/O Units. The manual
has been written to be used by trained and competent personnel. The definition
of such a person or persons is as follows:
Any Design Engineer who is responsible for the planning, design and con-
struction of automatic equipment using the product associated with this manual
should be of a competent nature, trained and qualified to the local and national
standards required to fulfill that role. These engineers should be fully aware of all
aspects of safety with regards to automated equipment.
Any Commission / Service Engineer must be of a competent nature, trained
and qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill that job. These
engineers should also be trained in the use and maintenance of the completed
product. This Includes being completely familiar with all associated documenta-
tion for the said product. All maintenance should be carried out in accordance
with established safety practices.
All Operators of the completed equipment should be trained to use that prod-
uct in a safe and coordinated manner in compliance to established safety prac-
tices. The operators should also be familiar with documentation, which is con-
nected with the actual operation of the completed equipment. The operator must
be familiar with all hazards and danger potentials possible at commissioning,
maintenance and operation, in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
The term-completed equipment refers to a third party constructed

✎ Note : device, which contains or uses the product associated with this man-
ual.
Note on the Symbol used in this Manual
At various times through out this manual certain symbols will be used to high-
light points of Information, which are Intended to ensure the users personal safe-
ty and protect the integrity of equipment. Whenever any of the following symbols
are encountered it's associated.
Note must be read and understood. Each of the symbols used is listed below;
with a brief description of its meaning.

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Warning

This product can only function correctly and safely if it is

transported, stored, setup, and installed correctly, and
operated and maintained as recommended.
The specifications of product and contents of manual are
subject to change without notice.

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 1. Nomenclature expansion unit 3. Unit specifications
2. General specifications 4 Block diagram

Chapter
1 Overview

RiX series of expansion unit is interfaced to a RiX base unit connected in any net-
work system (CANopen, DeviceNet, etc).
Variety of I/O units is available in RiX series. I/O types include DC/AC digital I/Os
and various analog I/Os. Each node in a network can consist of base unit and
maximum 3 expansion units. A node can have maximum 64 digital I/O points. A
base unit can have maximum 16 digital I/Os and 4 analog I/Os. An expansion
unit can have maximum 16 digital I/Os.
The highlighting features of RiX series of expansion units are
1. Compact sized unit can be fitted in junction boxes and limited space. Unit
size matches to that of terminal block of twenty CST terminals.
2. Ergonomic but robust housing ensure stable operation of unit.
3. Units can be mounted on DIN rail or panel in any orientation enabling easy
installation.
4. One touch I/O connections guarantee simple and fast connections without
any tool and ensures reduction in wiring time and maintenance free opera-
tion. Just insert and push cable to make connection. Press lever and pull
cable to disconnect it.
5. Each I/O terminal provides check terminal hole for a multi meter probe to
measure potential at terminal without removing I/O wire. Hence facilitates
easy diagnostics on site.
6. Optional I/O wiring arm/s enables 2-wire, 3-wire sensor connections and 2-
wire actuator connections.
7. LED indications with clear nomenclature provided on the front side for unit,
and I/O status and enables easy diagnosis and troubleshooting locally on
site.
8. No settings for expansion units.

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9. Hot swappable nodes ensure replacement of faulty units without shutting
down the network.
10. No power connections and user settings for expansion units. They are pow-
ered from base units.

The subsequent sections describe parts of expansion units .

1.1 Nomenclature expansion unit

The figure below shows general parts of a expansion unit.

14

4 3 2 1

13

12

5
11

10

6 9

7 8

Figure 1 : Isometric view of expansion unit

1. Unit description with ordering code

2. I/O status LED indications
3. Unit status LED indications

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4. Side cover opened
5. 10-pin male connector interface from base / expansion unit
6. Slot for DIN rail
7. Panel mount clamp side attachment
8. Panel mount clamp vertical attachment
9. Hooks for I/O wiring extension
10. DIN locking clip
11. 20-pin I/O terminal block
12. Hooks for I/O wiring extension
13. I/O connection label
14. 10-pin male connector interface to expansion unit

Expansion unit is clearly distinguished from base unit by the points below :
a. Expansion unit ordering code starts by alphabet X.
b. It has 10-pin male connector on both sides for base/other expansion inter-
face.

1.2 General specifications

The table below provides general specifications of expansion unit.

Unit Specifications
Operating temperature 0 to 55°C
Relative humidity 5 to 90% non condensing
Vibration
Shock
Noise immunity 2 KV conductive on network power supply as per
IEC 1000-4-4
1 KV capacitive on network cable as per
IEC 1000-4-4
Mounting DIN rail or panel mount
Protection IP 20
I/O connections 20-pin 5.00 pitch one touch fixed terminal block

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 Unit Specifications
Base or Expansion unit 10-pin flat cable
interface
Unit power supply 11 to 30 VDC through 10-pin flat cable
Power supply protection Reverse polarity
Dimensions 140 mm x 50 mm x 46 mm (W x H x D)

1.3 Unit specifications

The table below provides specifications of different types of expansion units.
Rix Expansion Unit 16 pt. 24 VDC IP (X6616)
Number of inputs 16
Voltage Rating 24 VDC
Type of Inputs Sink /Source (in group of 4 inputs), Type 2, digital
Indication for inputs Green LED for each input provided on digital side
ON Voltage 18 to 30 VDC
OFF Voltage 0 to 5 VDC
Current per input 6 mA at 24 V DC
Filter time Default 10 ms
User programmable from 0 (500 µs) to 255 ms in
steps of 1 ms.
Pulse catch User selectable for individual input
Pulse duration = Filter time + 500 µs
Isolation Optical (1.5 KV from logic)
Network power 1.05 Watt @ 24 VDC

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Rix Expansion Unit 8 pt. Relay OP PF (X6709)
Number of outputs 8
Voltage rating 24 to 250 VAC (47-53 Hz), 5 to 30 VDC
Type of output Non latching normally open potential free relay contact
Output device Electro-mechanical relay certified compliant to
EN 61131-2
Indication for output Red LED for each output at digital side
Contact rating 1 Amp at 250 VAC (Resistive load)
1 Amp at 30 VDC (Resistive load)
Response OFF to ON 10 ms
time ON to OFF 5 ms
Minimum load 1 mA
Electrical life Type of Electrical
Voltage Current
(For more details, Load life (cycles)
refer graphs below*) 250 VAC 1 Amp Resistive 500,000
Inductive 200,000
500 mA Resistive 1000,000
Inductive 300,000
30 VDC 1 Amp Resistive 500,000
Inductive 200,000
500 mA Resistive 1000,000
Inductive 300,000
Mechanical life 20,000,000
Isolation Galvanic
Network power 2.0 Watt @ 24 VDC

* The graphs shown below are provided by relay manufacturer specification

sheet. There is some degree of variation in relay characteristics and so this
data should be used only for reference purpose.

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 Electrical endurance Max. DC load breaking capacity
107 300
Operations

250 VAC 200

resistive load

106 100

resistive load
50
40

DC voltage [VDC]
105
30
cosφ=1 20
cosφ=0.6
104 10
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20
Switching current [A] DC current [A]

Rix Expansion Unit 8 pt. 110/220 VAC IP (X6609)

Number of inputs 8
Voltage Rating 85 to 265 VAC single phase (47 - 63 Hz)
Type of Inputs AC (in group of 4 inputs), Type 2, digital
Indication for inputs Green LED for each input provided on digital side
ON Voltage 79 to 265 VAC
OFF Voltage 0 to 40 VAC
Current per input 8 mA (maximum) at 220 V AC
4 mA (maximum) at 110 V AC
Filter time ON to OFF 15 to 35 ms
(RC filter) OFF to ON 15 to 35 ms
Isolation Optical (1.5 KV from logic)
Network power

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 1.4 Block diagram
The figure below shows the block diagram of typical expansion unit.

Status
LEDs

Field I/O con-

nections
through Digital
Optical
20-pin I/O ter- I/O Micro High
isolation
Section controller speed
minal
interface
block
with base/
expansion
Expansion
Base/
Interface
Expansion
through
interface
10-pin
through 5V flat cable
10-pin flat V+ DC to DC
cable converter
V–

Figure 2 : Block diagram of expansion unit

Expansion unit has on board micro controller. Network power supply of 24 VDC
supplied to expansion units through 10-pin flat cable. Expansion unit has built in
DC to DC converter to generate 5 VDC required for its operation.
After interface with base or other expansion, it gets powered ON. On board micro
controller does self test, gets allocated expansion ID as per connection
sequence. Then base unit establishes connection by configuring it and starts
data exchange.
Digital I/O section is optically isolated from micro controller. Status indicating
LEDs are directly controlled by micro controller.

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 1. Installation and wiring

Chapter
2 Installations and Wiring
Follow the steps below for installation of RiX series of expansion units.

Mount expansion unit on DIN rail or panel

Wire I/O terminal block.

Attach I/O wiring arm/s if required.

Interface unit to base or other expansion unit

by connecting 10-pin flat cable

Power ON the network and monitor

with status LED indications.

The installation and wiring steps are explained in detail in subsequent chapters.

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 1. Dimensions 3 Panel mounting
2. DIN rail mounting 4 I/O wiring arm

Chapter
3 Mounting
Expansion unit can be mounted on a DIN rail or panel close to base unit or other
expansion unit. The subsequent sections provide dimensional details and steps
for mounting the unit.

3.1 Dimensions

In RiX series of units, dimensions of base and expansion unit are identical. The
figure below shows the dimensions in detail.

140
X6616
Expansion Unit : 16 pt. 24 VDC Input

50 54

46
27.5
17

50 Note - All dimensions are in mm

54

Figure 3 : Dimensional details of expansion unit

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 3.2 DIN rail mounting
DIN rail of type TS 35 mm/7.5 mm is recommended for installation.

1mm

35 mm

7.5 mm

Figure 4 : Recommended DIN rail

Follow the steps below as shown in the figure 5 to mount the unit on DIN rail.
1. Hook the top of slot of the unit over DIN rail.
2. Pull down on the locking clip
3. Press the unit against DIN rail.
4. When unit is flush on the DIN rail, push up locking clip to fit the unit on DIN
rail.

Top of slot
÷
3
ø
Locking Clip
÷ ñ
4
2
Figure 5 : DIN rail mounting

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Follow the steps below as shown in figure 8 to remove the unit from DIN rail.
1. Pull down on the locking clip to release the unit from DIN rail.
2. Pull bottom of the unit gently.
3. Push the unit slightly in upward direction to remove it out.

ö
2
õ
ò
1
Figure 6 : Removal of a unit

3.3 Panel mounting

Two panel mount clamps are provided along with the unit for panel mounting.
These panel mount clamps are plugged on the back side of the unit. The figure
below shows the back side view of the unit with two panel mount clamps
plugged in.

Panel Panel
mount mount
clamp clamp

Panel mount Panel mount

clamp holder Locking clip clamp holder

Figure 7 : Back side view of unit with two panel mount clamps plugged in

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The panel mount clamp can be unplugged from back side of the unit by pulling
it out from the holder. Four positions are provided on the unit to attach panel
mount clamps. Follow the steps below to attach panel mount clamp to left side
of a unit as shown in the figure.
1. Gently insert two legs of panel mount clamp to the counterpart in the unit.
2. Push panel mount clamp down so that it gets attached to the unit.

Panel mount
clamp

2
ò
1
ö Figure 8: Panel mount clamp

Two panel mount clamps can be attached to a base unit on left and right side as
shown in the figure below
X6616
Expansion Unit : 16 pt. 24 VDC Input

Figure 9 : Panel mount clamps attached on left and right side

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Two panel mount clamps can be attached to top and bottom side of unit as
shown in the figure below.

Expansion Unit : 16 pt. 24 VDC Input

Figure 10 : Panel mount clamps attached on top and bottom side

Follow the steps below and refer figures 10 and 11 to mount the unit in the panel.
1. Hold the unit against the panel.
2. Place a center punch or similar tool through the holes of panel mount clamps
and mark a center point on the panel.
3. Remove base unit. Drill and tap two holes (diameter 4 mm) in the panel.
4. Place the unit matching the holes. Insert a screw (diameter 4 mm, length 10
mm) through each of the two mounting holes. Tighten the screws so that the
unit is firmly held on the panel.
It is necessary to un-tighten the screws completely to remove the unit from panel.

3.4 I/O wiring arm

I/O wiring arm (ordering code 6920) is an optional accessory. It is useful to inter-
face 2-wire sensor/ actuators and 3-wire sensors. I/O wiring arm/s can be used
to provide extra terminals to ground and common connections.
One I/O wiring arm provides 20 terminals. First 10 terminals are electrically con-
nected together internally. Remaining 10 terminals are electrically connected
together internally. Maximum two I/O wiring arms can be attached to a unit. For
the details, refer appendix 1.

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 1. I/O terminal block wiring
2. Unit I/O connections
3. Interface with base/expansion unit
Chapter
4 Wiring
To complete wiring of the unit, I/O terminal block is provided. The subsequent
section explains the I/O wiring.

4.1 I/O terminal block wiring

Expansion unit provides simple, tool free I/O wiring for fast installation. It pro-
vides screwless one touch fixed terminal block for I/O wiring.
For wiring, use single core cable (18 to 26 AWG, Ø 0.4 to Ø 0.9 mm) or strand-
ed cable (18 to 22 AWG, 0.3 to 0.8 mm2). For wiring strip the shield of cable
should be to the length as shown below.

10-11 mm
Check terminal hole (Ø 2 mm) for
Cable multimeter probe.
Lever
Copper
Conductor I/O cable connection point (Ø 2 mm)

Figure 11 : Connecting I/O cable

A too long striping length may cause a short circuit with the neighboring cable.
A too short length cause cable disconnection.
If standard cable is used, wire the stripped cable by twisting to prevent it from
becoming loose.
For single core cable and stranded cable with lug, follow the steps below to
make I/O connections.
1. Push wired lug or single copper conductor through the terminal connection
point.

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2. Spring clamp holds it firmly.
For stranded cable without lug, follow the steps below to make I/O connections.
1. Press the lever.
2. Insert stranded copper conductors through the connection point.
3. Release the lever.
4. Spring clamp holds it firmly.
There is no need of any tool during wiring. It facilitates maintenance free per-
manent connections.
To remove I/O wire, just press lever above connection point using a screw driv-
er of similar tool and pull the wire.
Each I/O terminal provides check terminal hole for a multi meter probe (Ø 2 mm)
to measure potential at terminal without removing I/O wire. Hence facilitates
easy diagnostics on site.

4.2 Unit I/O connections

The figures below show I/O terminal block connection diagrams for various types
of RiX series of expansion unit.
Rix CANopen Expansion Unit 16 pt. 24 VDC IP (X6616)
The figure below shows connection diagram of 20-pin terminal block.
I0 I1 I2 I3 C0 I4 I5 I6 I7 C1 I10 I11 I12 I13 C2 I14 I15 I16 I17 C3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

The unit provides sink or source type of operation in groups of 4 inputs. Four
common points are provided as C0 to C3. 16 input points (I0 to I7 and I10 to I17)
are provided.
For source types of field input devices, connect common point to the field power
supply ground and connect field input within group to respective input point.
For sink types of field input devices, connect common point to the field power
supply voltage (+24 VDC) and connect field input within group to respective
input point.

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✎ Note : Power supply for field inputs should be separate than network
supply.

Rix CANopen Expansion Unit 8 pt. Relay OP PF (X6709)

The figure below shows connection diagram of 20-pin terminal block.

NC NC NC NC Q0 C0 Q1 C1 Q2 C2 Q3 C3 Q4 C4 Q5 C5 Q6 C6 Q7 C7

L ~ L ~ L ~ L ~ L ~ L ~ L ~ L ~
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

The unit provides potential free relay contacts. So 8 common points (C0 to C7)
and 8 output points (Q0 to Q7) are provided. AC or DC operated output devices
can be connected.
Connect field output power supply (Line or +24VDC) to common point with neu-
tral or ground connected to output device. Then connect other terminal of output
device to output point on terminal block.

✎ Note :
Power supply for 24 VDC field output devices should be separate
than network supply.

Rix CANopen Expansion Unit 8 pt. 110/220 VAC IP (X6609)

The figure below shows connection diagram of 20-pin terminal block.

NC I0 NC I1 NC I2 NC I3 NC C0 NC l4 NC l5 NC l6 NC l7 NC C1

~ ~
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

The unit provides inputs in groups of 4 inputs. Two common points are provided
as C0 and C1. 8 input points (I0 to I7) are provided.
Connect 110/220 VAC power supply neutral to common point and connect field
input within group to respective input point.

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 4.3 Interface with base/expansion unit
For one base unit (irrespective of fieldbus), maximum three digital I/O expansion
units can be connected in end to end configuration. Follow the steps below as
shown in the figure 12.
1. Mount the expansion unit with proper spacing between base unit and expan-
sion unit as explained in earlier sections.
2. Open the side cover.
3. Plug 10-pin flat cable into the base and expansion unit and close the side
cover.
4. Repeat the procedure if more number of expansion units are to be interfaced
to a base unit.

Automatic expansion ID allocation as per sequence of connection.

Base Unit Expansion Unit 1 Expansion Unit 2 Expansion Unit 3

Figure 12 : Expansion unit interface

All expansion units get power from network power supply through 10-pin
flat cable.

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 1. Status LED indications

Chapter
5 Status LED Indications
Each expansion unit provides status LED indications which can be easily moni-
tored from front side. The table below describes the significance of status LED
indications on expansion unit.

No. LED Color Status Significance

Unit status
1 PWR Yellow OFF Expansion cable is not connected or
expansion cable is faulty
5 VDC supply to unit from respective
base unit is absent or faulty
ON 5 VDC supply to unit is healthy
2 STS Yellow OFF CPU hardware fault
ON CPU hardware is healthy
Single flash 24 VDC supply to unit is below
specified range, 18 VDC
Double flash Expansion unit configuration mismatch
Blinking CPU watch dog fault
I/O status
1 0 to 7, Green OFF Respective input is OFF
10 to for input ON Respective input is ON
17 as
appli- Red for OFF Respective output is OFF
cable output ON Respective output is ON

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 1. Overview 3. Mounting
2. Dimensions 4. Wiring

Chapter
6 Accessories : I/O Wiring Arm
6.1 Overview
I/O wiring arm is an optional accessory with ordering code 6920. It facilitates
2-wire sensor/ actuator connections and 3-wire sensor connections on Base and
expansion unit. It can be attached to the base and expansion unit. The figure
below shows isometric view of I/O wiring arm with nomenclature.

Hooks for attaching

other I/O wiring arm
20-pin terminal block

Hooks for attaching

other I/O wiring arm

Figure 13 : Isometric view of I/O wiring arm

Two types of spacers (2 nos. each) are provided separately to provide support
to I/O wiring arm when unit is mounted on DIN rail.

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 6.2 Dimensions
The figure below shows the dimensions in detail.

118

16

25.2

16

19

Figure 14: Dimensional details of I/O wiring arm

Maximum two I/O wiring arms should be attached to a unit.

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 6.3 Mounting
Maximum two I/O wiring arms should be attached to a unit. The figure below
shows the face of I/O arm which gets attached to a unit or other I/O wiring arm.

Slots for engaging hooks

on base unit / other I/O
wiring arm

Slots for engaging

hooks on base unit /
other I/O wiring arm

Figure 15: I/O wiring arm

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Follow the steps below to attach I/O wiring arm to a unit. The figure below shows
unit mounted on a panel.
1. Engage all the four slots on I/O wiring arm with respective hooks on the unit.
2. Push I/O wiring arm towards panel so that it gets locked with the unit.

ñ ñ 1
ï 2

Figure 16 : Attaching I/O wiring arm to a unit

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Repeat the steps to attach second I/O wiring arm if required. Maximum two I/O
wiring arms should be attached to a unit. The figure below shows a unit mount-
ed on panel with two I/O wiring arms attached to it.

Figure 17: An unit with two I/O wiring arms attached

Reverse the steps discussed above to detach a I/O wiring arm from a unit.
1. Pull up I/O wiring arm slightly.
2. Disengage all the four hooks on the unit with the counterparts on the I/O
wiring arm gently.
3. Pull down I/O wiring arm away from the unit.
If base unit is mounted on DIN rail, I/O wiring arm needs support to fill the gap
between mounting plane and wiring arm. Two types of rubber legs are provided
along with wiring arm as follows.
1. Rubber leg with length X mm
This should be fixed in first I/O wiring arm attached to a unit
2. Rubber leg with length Y mm
This should be fixed in second I/O wiring arm attached to first I/O wiring arm
The figure below shows the side view of a unit mounted on DIN rail along with
I/O wiring arms with spacers inserted.
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 Rubber leg (length X mm)

Rubber leg (length Y mm)

Figure 18 : DIN rail mounting with two I/O wiring extensions attached

To remove a unit with I/O wiring arm attached and mounted on DIN rail, it is nec-
essary to detach I/O wiring arm first. After detaching I/O wiring arm/s, unit can
be removed from DIN rail.

6.4 Wiring
I/O wiring arm is used to provide extra terminals to ground and common con-
nections. It is useful to interface 2-wire sensor/ actuators and 3-wire sensors.
One I/O wiring arm provides 20 terminals. First 10 terminals are electrically con-
nected together internally. Remaining 10 terminals are electrically connected
together internally. The subsequent sections explain connections of sensors and
actuators to relevant base/ expansion unit.

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 6.4.1 2-Wire sensor connections
For 2-wire sensor connections, extra I/O wiring arm is necessary. The figure
below shows connections of 2-wire sensor.

X6616
Expansion Unit : 16 pt. 24 VDC Input

24 VDC
field
input
supply
To next
unit

Limit switch
ñ
User can connect all 20 terminals together electrical-
ly by connecting two groups by external link.

Figure 19 : 2-wire sensor connections

Here, one I/O wiring arm is attached. Field input device is connected for source
type of operation. Common point on I/O terminal block on base unit is connect-
ed to ground. On I/O wiring arm, any one terminal is connected to 24 VDC sup-
ply. Hence, first 10 terminals on I/O wiring arm get connected to 24 VDC field
input supply. All 20 terminals can be connected together electrically by external
link as shown in the figure above. Field input device is connected within one ter-
minal on I/O wiring arm and input terminal on base unit.

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 6.4.2 2-Wire actuator connections
For 2-wire actuator connections, one I/O wiring arm is necessary. The figure
below shows connections of 2-wire actuator.

X6709
Expansion Unit : 8 pt. Relay Output

Outputs

220 VAC
load sup-
ply
~

Solenoid Valve

Figure 20: 2-wire actuator connections

Here, one I/O wiring arm is attached to potential free relay output unit. Common
point on I/O terminal block on base unit is connected to line. On I/O wiring arm,
any one terminal is connected to neutral. Hence, first 10 terminals on I/O wiring
arm get connected to neutral. All 20 terminals can be connected together elec-
trically by external link. Field output device is connected within one terminal on
I/O wiring arm and output terminal on base unit.

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 6.4.3 3-Wire sensor connections
For 3-wire sensor connections, two I/O wiring arms are necessary. The figure
below shows connections of 3-wire sensor.

X6616
Expansion Unit : 16 pt. 24 VDC Input

24 VDC field
input supply

3-wire proximity
switch

Figure 21: 3-wire sensor connections

Here, two I/O wiring arms are attached. Field input device is connected for
source type of operation. Common point on I/O terminal block on base unit is
connected to ground. On one I/O wiring arm, any one terminal is connected to
24 VDC supply. Hence, all 20 terminals on I/O wiring arm get connected to 24
VDC field input supply. On second I/O wiring arm, any one terminal is connect-
ed to ground. Hence, first 10 terminals on I/O wiring arm, get connected to
ground. All 20 terminals can be connected together electrically by external link.
Power supply for field input device is drawn from respective terminals on I/O
wiring arms.

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RiX Series of Remote I/O Units

Expansion Unit Installation Manual
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