Chapter 2 - System Cabling and Wiring Installation
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Servers and stations of your Experion system, refer to your site documentation and that provided by
the computer's manufacturer.
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Standard rules, considerations and planning, refer to the
Control Hardware Planning Guide.
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Specific field-device wiring requirements, refer to your site documentation or that provided by the
device manufacturer.
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ControlNet modules, refer to the
Experion Control Hardware Installation Guide.
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ControlNet network and components, excluding ControlNet modules, refer to the following topics in
this guide.
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Preparing to Install ControlNet Components
About Mounting TapsInstalling Repeaters
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Building ControlNet Trunk CablesInstalling Trunk Cable
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Connecting and Terminating Cables
2.2
Before You Begin
2.2.1
Planning
All planning activities should be completed before you begin installing cable and wiring.
For more information concerning planning activities, refer to your site documentation and the Control
Hardware Planning Guide:
2.2.2
Obtain Documentation
Before installing any Experion cabling or wiring, obtain all available and pertinent documentation. This
should include all documentation supplied by Honeywell, your site's engineering documentation, and
that from any additional third party suppliers whose products are involved in this installation.
Additionally, you should obtain any applicable regulatory documentation that applies to your
installation.
2.2.3
General Installation Checklist
Regardless of your specific case, consider the following installation checklist:
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Carefully review all available Honeywell and site engineering documentation, paying close
attention to cautionary notes.
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Install your Experion system in accordance with the current edition of the National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA 70, the Canadian Electrical Code, and other regulatory agencies governing your
particular application.
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Use technically qualified personnel to install and service your Experion system and components.
2.2.4
Conduct environmental checks
Using the
Control Hardware Planning Guide and the Experion specifications available online, be sure
that all environmental guidelines and requirements have been taken into consideration before installing
your ControlNet network.
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