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3 Installation
This chapter provides information for XIO installation and setup. Follow all instructions and advice for safe
and trouble-free installation.
: Read the installation chapter and review user drawings before beginning
– Bodily injury. Although there may be alternate methods of installation and
XIO, ABB recommends that technicians perform the procedures in the order
presented: plan, install, wire, then apply
power, verify power-on sequence, and configure.
3.1 Site planning and requirements
XIO installation requires that customer-supplied enclosures, power sources, wiring, and location comply
with the specifications described in this section.
– Bodily injury. Carefully review the specifications in this section to select compliant
equipment. Failure to comply with these specifications
may create unsafe conditions, resulting in
bodily injury and equipment damage.
3.1.1 Enclosure requirements
Install an XIO standalone on a DIN rail on an interior wall, in an XCORE enclosure, or in a customer-
supplied enclosure
For general purpose nonhazardous locations, the XIO must be installed in an enclosure that complies with
the following specifications:
– For general purpose locations, the enclosure must protect the XIO against shock and impact.
For hazardous locations, the XIO must be installed in an enclosure that complies with the following
specifications:
– For Class I, Division 2, the enclosure must be rated at least Type 3R, according to the environment.
– Class I, Zone 2 requires an enclosure that meets IP54 rating and according to IEC 60529 and IEC
60079-0.
Verify that customer-supplied enclosures meet these requirements.
3.1.2 External power supply requirements
Comply with the following specifications when powering the controller with an external power source.
A customer provided/installed 5A fuse in the “+” side circuit of the power source is required to protect the
XIO power circuits.
Table 3-1: Power source requirements
12 Vdc to 24 Vdc, 5 A
Rated for ambient temperature is Ta = -
40 °C to +60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F).
Power to the XIO must be fused at 5 A
3.1.3 Location requirements
The installation location should:
– Allow access to the enclosure, XIO, power sources, cables and connections