Remote Automation Solutions FB3000 Remote Transmission Unit (RTU) Power Supply Module (3PWBLK) and Chassis (3CH08A) Field Installation guide

Brand: Remote Automation Solutions

Model: FB3000 Remote Transmission Unit (RTU) Power Supply Module (3PWBLK) and Chassis (3CH08A) Field

Type: Installation guide

Remote Automation Solutions FB3000 Remote Transmission Unit (RTU) Power Supply Module (3PWBLK) and Chassis (3CH08A) Field Installation Guide Below you will find brief product information for Remote Automation Solutions FB3000 Remote Transmission Unit (RTU) Power Supply Module (3PWBLK) and Chassis (3CH08A) Field Installation Guide.

The FB3000 RTU Power Supply Module and Chassis is a field-installable device that provides power and connectivity for the FB3000 RTU. The power supply module provides up to 30V of DC power to the RTU, while the chassis provides mounting and protection for the power supply module and up to eight I/O modules.

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Remote Automation Solutions

FB3000 Remote Transmission Unit (RTU)

Power Supply Module (3PWBLK) and Chassis

(3CH08A)

Field Installation Guide

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Device Safety Considerations

 Reading these Instructions

Before operating the device, read these instructions carefully and understand their safety implications. In some situations,

improperly using this device may result in damage or injury. Keep this manual in a convenient location for future reference.

Note that these instructions may not cover all details or variations in equipment or cover every possible situation regarding

installation, operation, or maintenance. Should problems arise that are not covered sufficiently in the text, immediately

contact Customer Support for further information.

 Protecting Operating Processes

A failure of this device – for whatever reason -- may leave an operating process without appropriate protection and could result

in possible damage to property or injury to persons. To protect against this, you should review the need for additional backup

equipment or provide alternate means of protection (such as alarm devices, output limiting, fail-safe valves, relief valves,

emergency shutoffs, emergency switches, etc.). Contact Remote Automation Solutions for additional information.

 Returning Equipment

If you need to return any equipment to Remote Automation Solutions, it is your responsibility to ensure that the equipment

has been cleaned to safe levels, as defined and/or determined by applicable federal, state and/or local law regulations or

codes. You also agree to indemnify Remote Automation Solutions and hold Remote Automation Solutions harmless from any

liability or damage which Remote Automation Solutions may incur or suffer due to your failure to ensure device cleanliness.

 Grounding Equipment

Ground metal enclosures and exposed metal parts of electrical instruments in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations as

specified in Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems, 29 CFR, Part 1910, Subpart S, dated: April 16, 1981 (OSHA rulings are

in agreement with the National Electrical Code). You must also ground mechanical or pneumatic instruments that include

electrically operated devices such as lights, switches, relays, alarms, or chart drives.

Important: Complying with the codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction is essential to ensuring personnel

safety. The guidelines and recommendations in this manual are intended to meet or exceed applicable codes and regulations.

If differences occur between this manual and the codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, those codes and

regulations must take precedence.

 Protecting from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

This device contains sensitive electronic components which be damaged by exposure to an ESD voltage. Depending on the

magnitude and duration of the ESD, it can result in erratic operation or complete failure of the equipment. Ensure that you

correctly care for and handle ESD-sensitive components.

System Training

A well-trained workforce is critical to the success of your operation. Knowing how to correctly install, configure, program,

calibrate, and trouble-shoot your Emerson equipment provides your engineers and technicians with the skills and confidence

to optimize your investment. Remote Automation Solutions offers a variety of ways for your personnel to acquire essential

system expertise. Our full-time professional instructors can conduct classroom training at several of our corporate offices, at

your site, or even at your regional Emerson office. You can also receive the same quality training via our live, interactive

Emerson Virtual Classroom and save on travel costs. For our complete schedule and further information, contact the Remote

Automation Solutions Training Department at 800-338-8158 or email us at education@emerson.com.

Ethernet Connectivity

This automation device is intended to be used in an Ethernet network which does not have public access. The inclusion of this

device in a publicly accessible Ethernet-based network is not recommended.

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Removing/Replacing the Power Supply Module

The FB3000 supports up to two power supply modules (3PWBLK). If you have two power

modules installed, you can remove either one of them – but not both – while the RTU is

operating.

DANGER

EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non-hazardous.

Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion.

Required Tools (??)

 #2 Phillips-head screwdriver

 1/4-inch flat head screwdriver

Removing a Power Module

1. Disconnect the terminal block from the power module you want to remove.

Disconnecting the Terminal Block

2. Push a flathead screwdriver into the opening in the lower right of the power module and

rotate the handle of the screwdriver upwards to rotate the module upwards.

Note

Do not rotate the handle of the screwdriver downwards; that may pop the cover off the

power module.

Removing Power Module

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3. Now you can grasp the power module and pull it out.

Replacing a Power Module

1. Press the power module at an angle into the chassis with the tab at the rear end of the

module going into the matching slot of the chassis. Press the module in as you rotate it

down and it snaps into place.

Replacing Power Module

2. Re-attach the terminal block.

Wiring the Power Supply Module

DANGER

EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non-hazardous.

Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion.

The FB3000 supports both 12V and 24V power supplies. It accepts DC voltage from 10.5 to 30V;

the amount of power required varies depending upon the options used.

Input power powers the RTU; loop power can power attached field devices. Input power and

loop power do not need to have the same voltage.

External Power Connections

Input power from external power supply (power for RTU)

Loop power from external power supply (power for field devices)

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Removing/Replacing the Chassis

The FB3000 supports two chassis versions: 3CHO8C and 3CHO8A. This procedure is the same

regardless of chassis type.

DANGER

Switch the process this RTU controls over to whatever manual/backup system you have.

DANGER

EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non-hazardous.

Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion.

1. Back up data in the CPU. See Chapter 5 of the FB3000 RTU Instruction Manual

(D301851X012) for details.

2. Remove power from the FB3000 by disconnecting the terminal blocks from the power

modules. See Removing/Replacing the Power Module for more information.

3. Remove each of the power modules. See Removing/Replacing the Power Module for more

information.

4. While leaving communication cables connected, remove the CPU module from slot 1 by

depressing the orange tabs at the top and bottom of the module, and sliding it out.

Carefully set it aside with any cables still attached.

Removing the CPU Module

5. Leaving wiring connected, use a ¼” slotted blade screwdriver to loosen the captive

fastening screw at the top of the CPU’s personality module and slide the module straight

out of the slot. To avoid confusing it with other personality modules, you can use a rubber

band to attach it to the CPU module you set aside in step 4.

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Removing the Personality Module

6. Going from left to right starting with the second slot in the chassis, remove the first Mixed

I/O module (3MIX12) present by depressing the orange tabs at the top and bottom of the

module, and slide it out. Carefully set it aside.

7. Leaving wiring connected, use a ¼” slotted blade screwdriver to loosen the captive

fastening screw at the top of the personality module for the mixed I/O module you just

removed and slide the module straight out of the slot. To avoid confusing it with other

personality modules, you can use a rubber band to attach it to the I/O module you set

aside in step 6.

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for all remaining Mixed I/O modules and their associated personality

modules in the chassis. Make sure to make note which modules go in which slots.

9. If you have any empty slots covered with slot covers, use a ¼” slotted blade screwdriver to

remove all the slot covers.

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Removing Slot Covers

10. At this point, your chassis should be empty. Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew

the chassis from its mounting location, which could be the DIN rail mounting plate, a

panel, or a wall. Set the old chassis aside and be sure to save the screws.

Empty Chassis – Mounting Holes

11. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver and the saved screws to install the new chassis to the

same mounting location.

12. Install the CPU module by pressing it into slot 1 until it snaps into place. Slide its

personality module, with the terminal block and cable(s) connected, into the lower bay of

slot 1, then use a ¼” slotted blade screwdriver to tighten the captive fastening screw at

the top of the personality module.

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13. Beginning with slot 2, insert the I/O module until it snaps into place. Then slide its

associated personality module, with the terminal block and cable(s) connected into the

lower bay of the slot and use a ¼” slotted blade screwdriver to tighten the captive

fastening screw at the top of the personality module. Repeat for each remaining I/O

module and associated personality module.

14. Replace any slot covers removed in step 9 and then tighten the captive fastening screws.

15. Reinstall each of the power modules. See Removing/Replacing the Power Module for more

information.

16. Restore power to the FB3000 by re-connecting the power terminal blocks to the power

modules. See Removing/Replacing the Power Module for more information.

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Adding/Removing/Replacing the DIN Rail

Mounting Plate

The back of the RTU chassis includes a removeable mounting plate with a slot for DIN-rail

mounting. The slot accommodates either a 7.5 or a 15mm DIN rail.

DANGER

Switch the process this RTU controls over to whatever manual/backup system you have.

DANGER

EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non-hazardous.

Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion.

Note

Whether you are adding, removing, or replacing the mounting plate, the procedure is the same.

Chassis Mounting

Upper tab; retracts DIN rail clips

Lower tab; extends DIN rail clips so they snap back into place

Four screws secure the RTU to the mounting plate, to a panel, or a wall. You must remove any

I/O and personality modules in slots 2, 3, 6, and 7 to gain access to these screws.

1. Back up data in the CPU. (See Chapter 5 of the FB3000 RTU Instruction Manual

[D301851X012]) for details.)

2. Remove power from the FB3000 by disconnecting the terminal blocks from the power

modules. See Removing/Replacing the Power Module for more information.

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3. Remove each of the power modules. See Removing/Replacing the Power Module for more

information.

4. Remove I/O modules in slots 2, 3, 6, and 7.

5. Remove personality modules in slots 2 and 7.

6. Support the chassis as you use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the four screws

that secure the chassis to the wall, panel, or mounting plate. Save the screws and carefully

set down the RTU.

Chassis Mounting

7. If you are replacing the existing mounting plate, press the orange upper tab to retract the

DIN rail clips, and pull the mounting plate off the DIN rail and set it aside.

Press the new DIN rail mounting plate onto the back of the chassis and use the screwdriver

and screws from step 6 to attach the chassis to the mounting plate.

8. With DIN rail clips retracted, press the chassis and mounting plate assembly onto your DIN

rail, then press the lower orange tab on the mounting plate to extend the clips and attach

the assembly to the DIN rail.

9. Reinstall CPU and I/O modules and personality modules removed in steps 4 and 5.

10. Reinstall the power modules.

11. Restore power by connecting power terminal blocks to the power modules.

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Remote Automation Solutions FB3000 Remote Transmission Unit (RTU) Power Supply Module (3PWBLK) and Chassis (3CH08A) Field Installation guide

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