PREFACE-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Read this user’s manual to make sure of correct operation before starting installation, wiring, operation, maintenance, and
inspection of the FC4A series MicroSmart analog I/O modules.
• All MicroSmart modules are manufactured under IDEC’s rigorous quality control system, but users must add a backup or
failsafe provision to the control system using the MicroSmart in applications where heavy damage or personal injury may
be caused in case the MicroSmart should fail.
• In this user’s manual, safety precautions are categorized in order of importance to Warning and Caution:
•Turn of
f the power to the
MicroSmart before starting installation, removal, wiring, maintenance, and inspection of the
MicroSmart. Failure to turn power off may cause electrical shocks or fire hazard.
• Special expertise is required to install, wire, program, and operate the MicroSmart. People without such expertise must not
use the MicroSmart.
• Emergency stop and interlocking circuits must be configured outside the MicroSmar t. If such a circuit is configured inside
the MicroSmart, failure of the MicroSmart may cause disorder of the control system, damage, or accidents.
• Install the MicroSmart according to the instructions described in this user’s manual. Improper installation will result in falling, failure, or malfunction of the MicroSmart.
• The MicroSmart is designed for installation in a cabinet. Do not install the MicroSmart outside a cabinet.
• Install the MicroSmart in environments described in this user’s manual. If the MicroSmart is used in places where the
MicroSmart is subjected to high-temperature, high-humidity, condensation, corrosive gases, excessive vibrations, and
excessive shocks, then electrical shocks, fire hazard, or malfunction will result.
• The environment for using the MicroSmar t is “Pollution degree 2.” Use the MicroSmar t in environments of pollution
degree 2 (according to IEC 60664-1).
• Prevent the MicroSmar t from falling while moving or transporting the MicroSmart, otherwise damage or malfunction of
the MicroSmart will result.
• Prevent metal fragments and pieces of wire from dropping inside the MicroSmart housing. Put a cover on the MicroSmart
modules during installation and wiring. Ingress of such fragments and chips may cause fire hazard, damage, or malfunction.
• Use a power supply of the rated value. Use of a wrong power supply may cause fire hazard.
• Use an IEC 60127-approved fuse on the power line outside the MicroSmart. This is required when equipment containing
the MicroSmart is destined for Europe.
• Use an IEC 60127-approved fuse on the output circuit. This is required when equipment containing the MicroSmart is destined for Europe.
• Use an EU-approved circuit breaker. This is required when equipment containing the MicroSmart is destined for Europe.
• Make sure of safety before starting and stopping the MicroSmart or when operating the MicroSmar t to force outputs on or
off. Incorrect operation on the MicroSmart may cause machine damage or accidents.
• If relays or transistors in the MicroSmart output modules should fail, outputs may remain on or off. For output signals
which may cause heavy accidents, provide a monitor circuit outside the MicroSmart.
• Do not connect the ground wire directly to the MicroSmart. Connect a protective ground to the cabinet containing the
MicroSmart using an M4 or larger screw. This is required when equipment containing the MicroSmar t is destined for
Europe.
• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the MicroSmart modules.
• When disposing of the MicroSmart, do so as an industrial waste.
Warning
Warning notices are used to emphasize that improper operation may cause
severe personal injury or death.
Caution
Caution notices are used where inattention might cause personal injury or
damage to equipment.