GE 90*-30 PLC Series - Section 1; Table of Contents

Contents
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Chapter 1 Overview of the Series 90-30 PLC .....................................................................1-1
The Basic Parts of a Series 90-30 PLC....................................................................... 1-1
Assembling a Basic Series 90-30 PLC System .......................................................... 1-2
What else would be needed to make this basic system functional? ........................... 1-6
What if the application requires more than five modules?......................................... 1-6
What if the application requires more than ten modules? .......................................... 1-7
What is the Difference Between Expansion and Remote baseplates?........................ 1-8
What if I need to cover more than 700 feet (213 meters)? ......................................... 1-9
Chapter 2 Installation ...........................................................................................................2-1
Receiving your Products - Visual Inspection ............................................................. 2-1
Pre-installation Check ................................................................................................ 2-1
Warranty Claims......................................................................................................... 2-1
Working with Series 90-30 Modules.......................................................................... 2-2
Module Features........................................................................................................ 2-2
Installing a Module.................................................................................................... 2-3
Removing a Module .................................................................................................. 2-4
Installing a Module’s Terminal Board ...................................................................... 2-5
Removing a Module’s Terminal Board..................................................................... 2-6
I/O Module Terminal Board Posts ............................................................................ 2-7
Installing and Removing Terminal Boards with Holding Screws ............................. 2-7
Baseplate Mounting.................................................................................................... 2-8
Mounting a Baseplate to a Panel ................................................................................ 2-8
Mounting a Baseplate to a 19" Rack .......................................................................... 2-8
Grounding Procedures .................................................................................................... 2-11
System Grounding Procedures ................................................................................. 2-11
Ground Conductors ................................................................................................. 2-11
Series 90-30 PLC Equipment Grounding................................................................. 2-12
Baseplate Safety Grounding.................................................................................... 2-12
Grounding 19" Rack-Mounted Baseplates .............................................................. 2-13
Programmer Grounding........................................................................................... 2-13
Module Shield Grounding ........................................................................................ 2-14
Shield Grounding Information for CPUs with External Port Connections.............. 2-14
CPU351 and 352 Shield Grounding........................................................................ 2-14
CPU363, CPU364, and CPU374 Shield Grounding................................................ 2-16
Additional Modules with Shield Grounding Requirements .................................... 2-16
General Wiring Guidelines ............................................................................................. 2-17
Discrete I/O Module Connection Methods............................................................... 2-18
Connections to I/O Module Terminal Boards .......................................................... 2-18
Terminal Block Quick Connect Installation for 16-Point Discrete Modules ........... 2-19
Installation of 32-Point Discrete, 50-Pin Connector Modules ................................. 2-19
Using Weidmuller #912263 Terminal Block .......................................................... 2-19
Using a Generic Terminal Block or Strip................................................................ 2-20
Direct Method ......................................................................................................... 2-20
Installation of Discrete 32-Point, Dual 24-Pin Connector Modules......................... 2-20
Using a TBQC......................................................................................................... 2-20