Chapter 2 CPT7 Installation
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2.12 Connect I/O Signals to the CPT7
The CPT7 has several inputs and outputs, also referred to as strobes, that provide status and synchronization
signals.
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Event Inputs
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Event Outputs
For more information about the I/O signals, refer to the
To access the EVENT_IN1, EVENT_OUT1, EVENT_IN3 or EVENT_OUT3 signals, connect the CPT7 I/O1
Cable, or a custom made cable, to the IO1 connector. The Event signals are available on the DB15 connector
of the CPT7 I/O1 cable.
To access the EVENT_IN2 or EVENT_OUT2 signals, connect the CPT7 I/O2 Cable, or a custom made cable,
to the IO2 connector. The Event signals are available on the DB15 connector of the CPT7 I/O2 cable.
For information about the CPT7 I/O cables, see
on page 179 or
page 181. These sections also have the connector pin out and connector recommendations for making a
custom cable.
2.13 Connect Power to the CPT7
Power can be connected to
either
the IO1 or IO2 port.
Do not
connect a power supply to both ports.
To connect power to the CPT7:
1. Connect the CPT7 IO/1 Cable, CPT7 I/O2 Cable or a custom made interface cable to the CPT7. See
on page 179 or
on page 181 for information about these cables.
2. Connect the bare wires of the I/O cable to a 9 to 36 VDC power supply.
For details about the power supply required, see
Power Supply Requirements for the CPT7
Ensure the VIN line is connected to the positive pole of the power source and the GND line is
connected to the negative pole of the power source.
The CPT7 enclosure must be grounded.
To ground the CPT7, mount the enclosure to a grounded metal mounting plate or attach a chassis
ground cable under one of the mounting screw heads.
2.13.1 Fuse for the Power Supply
Install a user supplied 2 A slow blow fuse in the positive line of the connection to the power source to protect
the power supply wiring and your warranty.
