4. FDAP Installation
4.3. FDAP installation tasks
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Wall or flat surface mounting
The wall mounting kit comprises a wall mounting plate and four screws as shown in
Figure 4. If the FDAP is to be wall mounted, it can be secured to the wall with screws at
each corner of the enclosure. Both mounting plates fasten to four threaded bosses on the
back of the FDAP. The FDAP must not be mounted on metallic walls because the
integral antennas will be too close to the wall and cause RF propagation problems.
Figure 4 – Wall mounting
Powering up the FDAP
You must ensure that the FDAPs are earthed/grounded properly by a certified and
authorized personnel, and that it conforms to all applicable codes and regulations.
The materials required to provide a proper earth or ground are defined by local
regulations, and must be obtained locally to ensure that the correct safety environment is
achieved.
Power cabling from the plant must run through the conduit to the junction box installed at
the FDAP installation site. If the FDAP is connected to a wired Ethernet, you must run
the Ethernet cabling from the control system through the conduit to the FDAP site.
The power cabling, green/yellow grounding wire, and Ethernet cables from the FDAP
must be run through conduit to the junction box. Note that, when installation is complete,