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2.1.1
LAN (TCP/IP - Ethernet)
Your Experion system uses a local area network (LAN, see
) for server-to-station and station-to-
server communications. This network may also provide links to other higher order networks and
communication systems.
Installation of the LAN used by the Experion system is NOT included in the procedures provided by this
guide.
For information concerning the installation of the cables and network hardware associated with LAN
networks, please refer to your site documentation; network supplier provided documentation, or any of
the many books on this subject.
2.1.2
ControlNet Network
Your Experion system's ControlNet networks (see
) are often thought of in terms of supervisory
and I/O level. These terms identify the purpose of each level. However, these two levels are physically
identical in their hardware, configuration, and communications needs.
Installation of the ControlNet network is defined and described in the procedures provided by this
guide. To begin installing your ControlNet network, refer to
in this guide.
2.1.3
Field Wiring
As with any control system, field wiring (see
), in all its forms, provides the vital link between the
I/O modules and the process-connected sensing, measurement and control devices.
Installation of field wiring is NOT included in the procedures provided by this guide.
For information concerning:
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Pin outs of Experion chassis I/O modules, refer to the
Experion Control Hardware Installation Guide.
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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.
2.1.4
Power and ground
Your Experion system requires power and ground to be provided to the servers, stations, and controller
and I/O chassis. Individual field devices may also require power and ground connections.
Installation of power and ground, outside of that required by your ControlNet network itself, is NOT
included in the procedures provided by this guide.
For information concerning power and ground requirements and installation of:
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