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Panel Location and Mounting
Unpack the Remote I/O Panel
Unpack the remote I/O panel and inspect the contents of the package for damaged or missing components. If damaged, notify
the appropriate carrier at once and contact your local McQuay representative for immediate repair or replacement.
Physical Installation
Tools Required
The following tools and supplies may be required for installation:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver: used for terminal connections
• Phillips screwdriver: used to secure the door
Before Installation
To reduce the risk of condensation resulting from shipping at low temperatures, keep the Remote I/O Panel at room
temperature for at least 24 hours before applying power.
Avoid mounting this panel in areas where high electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect its operation.
Mounting
• Mount the Remote I/O Panel in a location that allows clearance for wiring, servicing, and module removal. For mounting
details and drill hole locations, refer to the Mounting Guide and Mounting Details, Figure 1 and Figure 2.
• Mount the Remote I/O Panel within the maximum node-to-node distance to another node of your L
ONWORKS network.
See IM 781 for detail on L
ONWORKS network wiring and maximum node-to-node distance charts. On a typical network
this means the panel must be mounted within 820 ft (250 m) of the nearest L
ONWORKS device (other devices can be the
CSM, a chiller, another remote I/O module, etc). This typical node-to-node distance can be increased to a maximum of
8855-ft (2700 m) by using thicker cable (up to 16 AWG) and doubly terminated networks.
• This product is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose this unit to ambient conditions outside of the range of 0° to
50° C (32° to 122° F) and relative humidity outside the range 5% to 90%, non-condensing (pollution degree 1).
• If the controller is mounted inside an enclosure, that enclosure must be designed to keep the unit within its required
operating range, considering 40-watts heat dissipation. This is especially important if the panel is mounted inside an
enclosure with other heat dissipating equipment.
• For proper mounting clearances see Figure 2. Minimum clearance from the wall on which the unit is mounted is 0.2
inches (provided by the dimpled mounting feet). Provide ample space so that airflow is not blocked behind the unit.
• DO NOT mount the unit:
• In an area where excessive moisture, corrosive fumes, or explosive vapors may be present.
• Where vibration or shock is likely to occur.
• In a location subject to electrical noise. This includes large electrical contactors, electrical machinery, variable
frequency drives, welding equipment, spark igniters, and other equipment of this nature.
• The unit is designed to be wall mounted with the transformer situated towards the top of the unit. For the maximum
airflow, do not mount the unit oriented in any other way.