144 Installation Procedures
Trident Planning and Installation Guide
Installation Procedures
Installing the First Baseplate
This section explains how to install the first baseplate on a panel.
▼ To install a baseplate:
1
On a mounting panel, locate, drill, and tap mounting holes. For details, see
“Mounting Panel Drill Template” on page 233.
2 Install the DIN rail according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3 Install the baseplate using four #10 mounting screws with flat and lock washers
and positioning the baseplate along the DIN rail so that the mounting screws are
centered in the oblong mounting holes.
4 Tighten the screws to 16 inch-pounds of torque.
Installing Additional Baseplates on a Column
This section explains how to install additional baseplates on a column.
▼ To install additional baseplates:
1
Install additional baseplates as in step 3 above, but do not tighten the screws.
2 If installing a baseplate adjacent to an MP Baseplate, attach an MP Interconnect
Assembly between the two baseplates, allowing the second baseplate to move
until the Interconnect Assembly snaps into place.
3 If installing an I⁄O baseplate adjacent to another I⁄O baseplate, install an I⁄O
Interconnect Assembly between the two baseplates, allowing the second
baseplate to move until the interconnect assembly snaps into place.
4 Tighten the mounting screws on the second baseplate to 16 inch-pounds of
torque.
5 Install additional baseplates, interconnect assemblies, and extenders as needed.
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