OPTIONAL CARDS
COMMUNICATIONS MODULE
The XPL+ is software / hardware ready to accept an optional Milltronics SmartLinx communications module
that provides an interface to one of several popular industrial communications systems.
Your XPL+ may be shipped to you without a SmartLinx module, for installation at later date.
If you are ready to install your SmartLinx module, or want to change it, please follow the procedure
as outlined.
TIB-9 CARD
The standard XPL+ supports one Milltronics TS-3 temperature sensor. When equipped with a TIB-9 card, the
XPL+ supports up to 10 TS-3s.
Your XPL+ may be shipped to you without a TIB-9 card, for installation at a later date.
If you are ready to install your TIB-9 card, please follow the procedure as outlined.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
With power off and the XPL+ lid opened:
1. Remove the 4 LCD card screws and the card itself.
2. If there is no TIB-9 card being installed, proceed to step 6, otherwise proceed with step 3.
3. Remove the 5 board A screws, and lift off the board (though still attached by ribbon connectors).
4. Mount the TIB-9 card by mating the connectors and secure the card in place using the 3
screws provided.
5. Replace board A and secure in place using the screws removed in step 3.
6. If installing an optional SmartLinx module, mount the card by mating the connectors and
secure the card in place using the two screws provided.
Refer to the SmartLinx module documentation for any required hardware
settings prior to replacing the LCD card or closing the XPL+ lid.
7. Replace the LCD card and secure in place using the screws removed in step 1.
communications module
board A
LCD card
TIB-9 card
INSTALLATION
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