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2 Installation
2.1 Installation Overview
This chapter outlines the FireBlox-1 Control Module installation process, which includes the
following steps:
1. Mount the FireBlox-1 Control Module
2. Ensure proper grounding
3. Install fusing to protect circuits and motors
4. Connect the Amp Enable circuit
5. Connect 3rd party motors and encoders
6. Connect peripheral I/O devices
7. Connect the IEEE 1394 line to the control system
User-Supplied Power
The following power is user-supplied:
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Motor power may be connected to a range of voltages, not to exceed +43VDC. Motor power
connects to P2 and P3 of the FireBlox-1 Control Module.
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Digital Outputs are typically powered from +24V (DOVCC) and are often driven using the
same supply as for the PWM drivers. This power connects to the J2 connector on the
FireBlox-1 Control Module or to the P2 screw terminal on the optional Termination Board.
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Power for the PWM drivers is typically +24V. The power connects to P4 of the FireBlox-1
Control Module.
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Encoder power (+5VDC) can be derived from the IEEE 1394 network. However, when
several FireBlox-1 Control Modules are used on the same system, it may be necessary to
provide this power from an external supply. External encoder power (AVCC) is connected to
the P5 screw terminal on the Termination Board. When the Termination Board is not used,
AVCC is connected directly to the encoder.
NOTE: Reliable operation of the FireBlox-1 in an industrial environment
requires proper design of power and grounding of the system. Although the
FireBlox-1 circuitry is very versatile, and robust, poor power and ground design
can be very detrimental to system performance.
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