Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location
PA2 PowerStation User Guide 2-2
Environmental Guidelines
The environment is the area where the PA2 PowerStation will be located. In
general, you should select a place that limits the unit’s exposure to adverse
conditions such as dust, oil, moisture, and corrosive vapors.
Touchscreen Considerations
The PA2 PowerStation’s touchscreen is designed to meet the NEMA 4/4X
and Type 12 rating. However, it is only rated NEMA 4/4X or Type 12 when
properly mounted in a NEMA 4/4X or Type 12 enclosure.
The PA2 PowerStation’s touchscreen is resistant to a variety of chemicals,
refer to Faceplate Chemical Resistance on page A-9.
Electrical Guidelines
To minimize unwanted electrical interference, select a location away from
machinery that produces intense electrical noise. If you cannot do this,
isolate input power to the unit and separate all data communication cables
used with the unit from all AC power lines.
All serial communication cables should be 100% shielded with the shield
tied to chassis ground at one end of the cable only.
See Electrical Specifications on page A-7 for a list of the PA2
PowerStation’s electrical specifications. Make sure that your power source
is compatible with the PowerStation before starting the unit.
Field Terminal Wiring Requirements
In order to comply with UL 508 and UL 1604 requirements, use copper wire
with 60C or 60/75C insulation and a tightening torque of 7.0 lb/in. (0.79 N-
m) when connecting field terminal wiring to the PowerStation.
Temperature and Humidity Guidelines
You can safely operate the PA2 PowerStation within the temperature range
specified in Environmental Specifications on page A-6. However, when
using a protective enclosure, remember that the temperature within an
enclosure is generally higher than the external temperature. Read these
guidelines to fully understand temperature implications.
The PA2 PowerStation models will dissipate no more than the listed
maximum wattage.
• PA200, dissipates approximately 4.5 watts
• PA206, dissipates approximately 5.8 watts
• PA208, dissipates approximately 7.8 watts
• PA210, dissipates approximately 8.0 watts
• PA215, dissipates approximately 25.5 watts
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