Parker Hannifin PA User Manual

PowerStation

PA Series User Guide

May 2008

Parker Electromechanical

50 W. TechneCenter Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150

Part #: A3-06692-101

Copyright and Trademark Notice

Copyright © 2008 by Parker Electromechanical. All rights reserved. No part
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recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Parker
Electromechanical.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual,
Parker Electromechanical Automation and the author assume no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for
damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. All
product and company names are trademarks of their respective companies
and licenses.

The following products are copyright their respective owners: Microsoft,
Datalight, Intel, SanDisk, SanDisk ImageMate, Phoenix/Award, and IBM.

Product Warranty Information

Parker Electromechanical provides top quality products through rigid
testing and the highest quality control standards. However, should a
problem occur with your hardware, Parker’s standard product warranty
covers these items for 24 months from the date of shipment from Parker.
Exceptions appear below:

Supported Models

• PowerStation backlight bulbs have a 90-day warranty.

• Third-party products, such as bus cards, carry the manufacturer’s
specified warranty.

• For all displays, image retention (burn-in) is not covered by warranty.

• Software revisions that occur within 60 days after purchase are
available under warranty upon request. Please review the Interact
License Agreement for additional software warranty information.

Should you have any questions about your application or need technical
assistance, please call Parker Electromechanical Produc t Technical Support
department at 513-248-1714, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. You
may call this same number after hours for emergency assistance. See
Product Technical Support on page 1-5 for more information about s upport
products and services.

This manual is for use with the following PowerStations:

• Model PA 05/06/08” STN and TFT PowerStations

• Model PA 10/15” PowerStations

Table of Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Hardware Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Downloading Applications and Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Documentation Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Documentation Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

ISO Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Customer Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Product Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Technical Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

2 Installing the PowerStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Underwriters Laboratories Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Environmental Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Touchscreen Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Electrical Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Field Terminal Wiring Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Temperature and Humidity Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Enclosure Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Radiated Emissions Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Class I, Division 2 Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Creating the Cutout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Installing the PA PowerStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Mounting the PA PowerStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Installing an Optional AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Preparing a Location for the AC Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Prepare the Power Supply Mounting Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Mounting the AC Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Connecting the Power Supply to the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

3 Starting Your PowerStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

PowerStation Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Serial Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Settings and Pinouts for COM1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Settings and Pinouts for COM2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

RS-485 Directional Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Transferring Files from a PC to the P13 PowerStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

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Connecting a PS/2 Mouse on 5”, 6”, 8” and 10” Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Connecting a USB Mouse on 15” Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Connecting to a Serial Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

To Adjust the Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

To Print to a Port Configured for Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Configuring the Ethernet Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

CompactFlash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Starting the PowerStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Using the CompactFlash Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Reinstalling the PowerStation Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Restoring a CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Writing to the CompactFlash Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Reformatting the CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Using the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Using the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Entering Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

4 Maintaining the PowerStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Maintaining the Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Cleaning the Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Calibrating the Touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Using the MachineShop Shell Calibration Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Adjusting the Contrast (only available on 5”, 6”, and 8” STN Units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Contrast Adjustment Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Replacing the CompactFlash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Performing Internal Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Removing the PowerStation from an Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Opening the PowerStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Closing the PowerStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Replacing the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Optional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

AC Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Resolving Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Resolving Problems when Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Resolving Problems with the Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

Resolving Problems after Start Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Accessing the PowerStation Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Ordering Replacement Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

A PowerStation Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Display Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Testing Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

Faceplate Chemical Resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

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B System Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

System Configuration Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Config.sys File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Autoexec.bat File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

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INTRODUCTION 1

Thank you for purchasing a PA PowerStation. The PA PowerStation is a
rugged, compact PC that is designed to be used as an industrial operator
interface.

The PA PowerStation is available in five display configurations: 5”, 6”, 8”,
10”, and 15”. It has an all-in-one PC board with a Serial and Ethernet port.
The PA PowerStation’s PC architecture allows you to run Parker’s Interact
HMI software product.

Important:You must upgrade to Interact version 6.13 or later before

downloading applications to the PA PowerStation.

Please take time to review this manual and the other documentation
included with the PA PowerStation before operating the unit.

Using this Manual

This manual is designed to help you set up and use your PA PowerStation.
The manual lists the PowerStation’s specifications and describes its
replacement and optional components. It also explains how to install the
unit, how to maintain the unit in good condition, and how to solve common
problems that may occur in operation.

This manual is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1 — Introduction: Presents an overview of this manual, the

other documentation and software provided with the PA PowerStation, and
the steps necessary to get your PowerStation up and running. This chapter
also describes Parker’s customer support services.

Chapter 2 — Installing the PowerStation: Explains how to select an
installation location, prepare for installation, and finally install the PA
PowerStation.

Chapter 3 — Starting Your PowerStation: Describes the ports available
to connect the PowerStation to other devices and to a power source. This
chapter also describes the PowerStation’s drive definitions and the unit’s
replacement and optional components.

Chapter 4 — Maintaining the PowerStation: Explains how to maintain
the PA PowerStation, including the touchscreen, replacing the
CompactFlash, perform internal maintenance, and to solve problems that
may occur during operation.

Appendix A — PowerStation Specifications: Describes the PA
PowerStation’s specificat i o ns .

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Chapter 1: Introduction Hardware Versions

Appendix B - System Configuration Files: This section includes a
complete listing of the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat files.

Hardware Versions

There are three display resolutions offered with the PA PowerStation:

• PA05S-1XX, STN, 320x240 (QVGA)

• PA06S-1XX, STN, 320x240 (QVGA)

• PA08S-1XX, STN, 640x480 (VGA)

• PA08T-1XX, TFT, 640x480 (VGA)

• PA10T-1XX, TFT, 640x480 (VGA)

• PA15T-1XX, TFT, 1024x768 (XGA)
All versions are shipped with both Datalights ROM-DOS operating system

and Interact HMI runtime software on a removeable compact flash card.
Each PowerStation is also shipped with a utilities CD containing drivers and

backup copies of available software.

Downloading Applications and Projects

The PA PowerStation is a runtime-only system, which means that you must
develop your applications and projects on a development PC and download
the application to the PowerStation.

Note Throughout this manual, all references to “development PC” or

“development system” refer to the computer you use to develop
applications.

See the documentation that came with your development software, such
as Interact, for information about how to develop your applications or
projects and download them to the PowerStation.

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Chapter 1: Introduction Documentation Library

Documentation Library

The documentation set for this product contains:
Release Notes - Release notes are provided whenever there is important

information about the PowerStation that does not appear in this manual.
Be sure to read any available release notes before installing or operating
the unit.

PA PowerStation User Guide - This document contains all the
information you need to configure, install and use the PowerStation. Please
read this manual in its entirety before operating the unit.

You can download Parker Electromechanical product documentation from
our web site at www.ctcusa.com. Click on the Support link then select
Product Manuals to find the appropriate manual.

Documentation Standards

Text Conventions

As you read this manual, notice that it uses the following documentation
standards:

Style Type of Text

Bold Names of buttons, tabs, menus, menu items, commands, files,

keyboard keys, dialog boxes and other important terms.

Italic Titles of User Guides, chapters, or sections and cross-references.

Courier
font

+ Indicates two or more keyboard keys that must be pressed

Note Alternative approaches or issues you should be aware of while

Important Information that will save time and minimize problems.
Warning Information that will prevent equipment damage or personal

Text to be entered from a keyboard.

simultaneously. For example, Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

using a particular function.

injury.

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Chapter 1: Introduction Customer Support Services

ISO Symbols

Symbol Meaning

This symbol is the International Standards Organization (ISO)
symbol for Caution (ISO 3864 No. B.3.1). This symbol denotes
information that could affect operation of the PowerStation if the
information is not properly followed.

This symbol is the ISO symbol for Caution - risk of electrical
shock (ISO 3864 No. B.3.6). This symbol denotes information
that could cause personal injury from electrical shock or damage
to equipment if the information is not properly followed.

Customer Support Services

Parker welcomes your thoughts and suggestions on our products and
services. You can contact Parker Electromechanical by telephone, email or
fax. You can also visit us on the World Wide Web to learn about the latest
hardware, software, and customer support services.

Customer Support

Main Telephone [phone]
Technical Support 513-248-1714
Fax [phone]
E-mail Sales: [e-mail]

Support: [e-mail]
Training: [e-mail]

World Wide Web http://www.parkermotion.com or

http://www.ctcusa.com

Parker recognizes that every customer and every application has different
support needs, as a result Parker offers a variety of support services
designed to meet these needs. Parker offers two types of customer support
services:

• Product Technical Support

• Technical Training

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Chapter 1: Introduction Customer Support Services

Product Technical Support

The Product Technical Support department welcomes any questions that
might arise as you develop or run your applications. We offer
complimentary support for all customers, including end users, original
equipment manufacturers (OEM), system integrators or distributors.

If you have a question about the PA PowerStation, be sure to complete the
following steps:

• Check any release notes that shipped with the unit. These notes
provide important information about the PowerStation.

• Consult the documentation and other printed materials included with
the PowerStation.

•Review Chapter 4, Maintaining the PowerStation.

• Visit the Parker Automation - CTC Web site and register for the support
forum. You can find the support forum by clicking on the Support tab
from the Web site’s home page: http://www.ctcusa.com.

Technical Training

If you cannot find a solution using one of the above sources, contact our
Product Technical Support department at 513-248-1714, 8:00am to
5:00pm Eastern Standard time.

Parker Electromechanical offers training on all of our products, either at
Parker in our state-of-the-art training facility, or at your site.

You can contact the Training Coordinator by telephone or e-mail:

• Telephone: [phone]

• E-mail Parker Training: [e-mail]

You can view a current training schedule on our web site at
www.ctcusa.com or www.parkermotion.com.

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Chapter 1: Introduction Getting Started

Getting Started

Now that you have opened the PA PowerStation, you are ready to unpack
the unit, install it in a permanent location, and develop an application for it.
Follow the steps below to get started.

1 Unpack the PowerStation and verify that you have rec eiv ed all of the

components you ordered.

2 Install the PowerStation in a permanent location. See Chapter 2,

Installing the PowerStation, for complete installation instructions.

3 Review the available connectors for the PowerStation, see

PowerStation Connectors on page 3-1, for details.

4 Start up your PowerStation. See Starting the PowerStation on page

3-13, for more information.

5 Develop your application and download it to the PowerStation.

Important:You must upgrade to Interact version 6.13 or later before

downloading applications to the PA PowerStation.

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INSTALLING THE POWERSTATION 2

Once you have unpacked the PA PowerStation and verified that you have
received all of the components you ordered, you are ready to install the
PowerStation in a permanent location.

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Selecting a Location

• Preparing for Installation

• Installing the PA PowerStation

Selecting a Location

The first step when installing the PA PowerStation is to select an
appropriate location for the unit. This is the most important aspect of the
installation process because the location you select can affect the
PowerStation’s performance, ease-of-use, and life-expectancy. This section
provides some guideline s t ha t yo u should follow when selecting a location
for the PowerStation.

Underwriters Laboratories Approval

In order to obtain Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approval for your
PowerStation installation, the installation must meet the following criteria:

1 The PowerStation must be mounted in a standard industrial enclosure

that provides fire protection.

2 The PowerStation products have been approved for NEMA Type 4/4X

(indoor) ratings when mounted in a customer provided enclosure
listed Type 4/4X.

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Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location

Environmental Guidelines

The environment is the area where the PA PowerStation will be located. In
general, you should select a place that limits the unit’s exposure to adverse
conditions such as dust, oil, moisture, and corrosive vapors.

Touchscreen Considerations

The PA PowerStation’s touchscreen is designed to meet the NEMA 4/4X
rating. However, it is only rated NEMA 4/4X when properly mounted in a
NEMA 4/4X enclosure.

The PA PowerStation’s touchscreen is resistant to a variety of chemicals.
See Faceplate Chemical Resistance on page A-8 for a list of these
chemicals. Make sure that the touchscreen is not exposed to chemicals
other than those listed in Faceplate Chemical Resistance on page A-8.

Electrical Guidelines

To minimize unwanted electrical interference, select a location away from
machinery that produces intense electrical noise. If you cannot do this,
isolate input power to the unit and separate all data communication cables
used with the unit from all AC power lines.

All serial communication cables should be 100% shielded with the shield
tied to chassis ground at one end of the cable only.

See Electrical Specifications on page A-6 for a list of the PA PowerStation’s
electrical specifications. Make sure that your power source is compatible
with the PowerStation before starting the unit.

Field Terminal Wiring Requirements

In order to comply with UL 508 and 1604 requirements, use copper wire
with 60C or 60/75C insulation and a tightening torque of 7.0 lb/in. (0. 79 N­m) when connecting field terminal wiring to the PowerStation.

Temperature and Humidity Guidelines

You can safely operate the PA PowerStation within the temperature range
specified in Environmental Specifications on page A-5. However, if you are
using a protective enclosure, remember that the temperature within an
enclosure is generally higher than the external temperature. Read these
guidelines to fully understand temperature implications.

The PA PowerStation can dissipate no more than 10 watts maximum.
Heat builds up rapidly in enclosed environments, compromising the

performance and life span of electrical equipment. If the PowerStation is
operating inside an enclosure at temperature levels above its rated
ambient temperature, you must cool the enclosure.

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Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location

PA PowerStation’s have been tested for use in 50oC ambient, still air
locations. This means that when installed, the ambient air surrounding the
backside of the PowerStation is not expected to exceed 50

o

C. An example

of this type of installation would be a PowerStation mounted in a small,
sealed industrial enclosure.

The most commonly overlooked aspect of this type of installation is that
heat generated by the device becomes trapped inside the enclosure and
increases the ambient temperature surrounding the PowerStation. This
increase in temperature can sometimes exceed an additional 15

Although the thermal dynamics are not always linear, a temperature rise of

o

15

C would imply that the environment outside the sealed enclosure could

not exceed 35

o

C (95oF), or the PowerStation would surpass its maximum

o

C or more.

operating temperature.
Do not mount a PowerStation into a sealed enclosure and mistakenly think

that due to the 50
operate in a 50

o

C rating of the product, the sealed enclosure can

o

C ambient environment without considering the affects of

the internal heat build up.
Since elevated operating temperatures can have negative affect on the life

of electronics, it is wise to consider the internal thermal rise. Passive
venting for thermal convection, internal air circulation fans, filtered
exhaust fans with filtered inlets, air conditioners, an d ot her products are
available in the market to assist in reducing the heat build up in the
industrial enclosure.

There are many attractive NEMA Type 12, dust-tight fan/filter assemblies
available today in which the filter can be inexpensively replaced or cleaned
as part of a periodic maintenance schedule. Or in some cases, simply
increasing the size of the enclosure, and thus the outside surface area for
example, can have a significant, positive affect on the installation’s thermal
response.

Points to consider when performing a site review are:

1 What is the expected maximum outside ambient temperature that

the industrial enclosure will experience?

2 Are there additional heat-generating components inside the

enclosure?

3 What is the size of the enclosure? Larger enclosures dissipate more

thermal energy than smaller ones.

4 In what kind of environment will the enclosure be installed - clean,

water-tight, dust-tight? Can the enclosure be convection cooled or is
active cooling required?

In summary, it is a wise investm ent to thermally plan the instal l a ti on by
anticipating, and eliminating, the heat build up inside a sealed enclosure.
Not only will this extend the life of the electronics, but it will also reduce
costly equipment downtime.

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Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location

Enclosure Guidelines

Select an enclosure that is large enough to allow free airflow in and around
the unit. You should allow a minimum of 2 inches between the enclosure
and the top, bottom, and sides of the PA PowerStation to allow access to
the cabling and CompactFlash.

Also, make sure that the surface of the enclosure on which the PA
PowerStation is mounted is flat and free of raised or depressed areas.

Radiated Emissions Guidelines

This PowerStation has been tested to com p l y with international
electromagnetic and emission standards. To reduce radiated emissions,
ensure that there is a good earth connection to the PowerStation, which
can be accomplished by utilizing the grounding stud located on the rear
chassis of the product.This connection must be made with the shortest
possible, heavy gage wire or braided cable. Low-resistance (<0.5 ohms)
continuity should be verified with an ohmmeter for proper grounding. In
addition, all communication cables should be shielded and grounded on
only one end.

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Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Selecting a Location

Class I, Division 2 Guidelines

If you purchased a Class I, Division 2-compliant PowerStation, it is suitabl e
for use in Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous locations. You must follow
these guidelines in order to maintain a safe operating environment.

• When performing field wiring, always use copper wire with 60C or
60/75C insulation and a tightening torque of 7.0lbs/in (0.79 N-m).

• Substitution of components can impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.

• The PA PowerStation is intended to use a branch circuit protection rated
20 Amps or less.

• Make sure that the PA PowerStation’s “ON/OFF” switch is secured in the
“ON” position using the supplied bracket.

Explosion Hazard!

• Do not connect or disconnect cables unless the power has been

switched off, or the area is known to be non-hazardous. Keyboard,

WARNING!

mouse, and USB ports are for system setup and diagnostics only and
are not intended for permanent connection.

• Class I, Division 2 approval requires nonincendive field wiring for

Class I, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous locations only. With a
temperature code of T5.

• Class I, Division 2 approval requires power switch restraints in

hazardous environments.

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Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Preparing for Installation

Preparing for Installation

Once you select a location for the PA PowerStation, you will need to create
a cutout for the unit.

If you plan to operate the PA PowerStation using AC power, and you
purchased Parker’s optional AC Power Supply, you will need to prepare a
location for the Power Supply also.

Procedures for creating the cutout and preparing a location for the AC
Power Supply are described below. If you already have an appropriate
cutout and are using DC power, continue with Installing the PA
PowerStation on page 2-7.

Creating the Cutout

Be sure to follow the cutout diagrams in the dimensional drawings
precisely. This ensures that the PowerStation is properly sealed in its
enclosure. You can find the dimensional drawings on the PA PowerStation
CD shipped with your unit.

1 Measure the cutout dimensions as shown in the table below.
2 Attach the template securely to the mounting surface.
3 Cut out the shaded area on the template referred to as the Panel

Cutout Area. To ensure the flatness of the mounting surface, when
punching out the mounting hole, maintain proper surface flatness
and edge quality.

The cutout dimensions for the PA PowerS t a ti on are sh own in the following
table:

PA Model Cutout Height Cutout Width

PA05S
PA06S

PA08S
PA08T

PA10T 9.86” 12.60”
PA15T 12.40” 15.90”

4 Debur the edges of the cutout area, rem oving dirt and debris that

might come in contact with the unit .

5 More information is available on the CD that comes with the PA

PowerStation. Be sure to refer to the dimensional drawings found on
the CD when creating your cutout.

4.91” 6.20”

6.08” 8.67”

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Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Installing the PA PowerStation

Installing the PA PowerStation

Once you have prepared the location for your PowerStation, you are ready
to install the unit. To do so, you need to mount the PowerStation to your
enclosure using screws and metal clamps in what is called a bracket
assembly. The bracket assembly contains a mounting clamp with “feet”
and a screw.

The number of clamps depends on the PA PowerStation model. The shape
of the prongs at the bottom of each clamp also depends on t he model. The
5”, 6”, and 8” models use a T-shape clamp, and the 10” and 15” models
use an L-shape clamp.

The mounting clamps secure to the PowerStation using a sliding
mechanism. You must slide the feet of the mounting clamp into the
appropriate slot on the PowerStation.

For your convenience, all necessary mounting hardware is included with
the unit.

Mounting the PA PowerStation

Complete the instructions b elow:

1 Slide the PowerStation into the cutout from the front.
2 Attach the 4-8 mounting clamps, with their screws to the back of the

unit in the spaces provided.
The clamps secure to the unit using the sliding mechanism shown in

Figure 2-1 for 5”, 6” and 8” units or Figure 2-2 for 10” and 15” units.

Figure 2-1: Sliding Mechanism for the 5”, 6”, and 8” PA PowerStations

Figure 2-2: Sliding Mechanism for the 10” and 15” PA PowerStations

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Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Installing the PA PowerStation

3 Slide the feet of the mounting clip into the larger portion of the slot,

then slide the clip over to properly mount the unit.

4 Tighten each of the mounting screws against the front of the

enclosure.

5 For 5” and 6” units: Torque them down to 6 in/lbs.

For 8” and 15” units: Torque them down to 7in/lbs.
For 10” units: Tighten so that the gasket seal maintains a 50%

compression of the gasket. You may see a small gap between the
bezel and the enclosure.

6 Tighten the screws in a crosswise sequence to ensure a good seal

and prevent damage. Tightening the bracket assembly may not
ensure that the gasket seal is totally depressed by the bezel. You
may see a small gap between the bezel and the enclosure.

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Chapter 2: Installing the PowerStation Installing an Optional AC Power Supply

Installing an Optional AC Power Supply

The PA PowerStation uses only 12 or 24 volt DC power. However, you can
operate the PowerStation with AC power by using an optional AC Power
Supply available from Parker. Use this section only if you intend to operate
the PA PowerStation using AC power. If you plan to use DC power, refer to
Installing the PA PowerStation on page 2-7.

Caution: Do not apply AC power directly to the unit or damage may

occur.

Preparing a Location for the AC Power Supply

Be sure to select a location that provides protection from dust, oil,
moisture, and corrosive vapors. If your enclosure is large enough, you can
mount the Power Supply in the enclosure with the unit.

If you purchased Parker’s optional AC Power Supply and mounting kit use
the template that came with the mounting kit to prepare your location for
the power supply. This can be inside or outside the enclosure where the
PowerStation is installed.

Note: If you decide to mount the Power Supply in an enclosure, mount it

on the bottom or on the side of the enclosure to provide the best
convection cooling.

Prepare the Power Supply Mounting Surface

The P1X-PWRAC AC power supply is designed to be mounted using two
metal brackets provided in the optional BKT-1000 mounting kit. These
brackets are secured to the mounting surface using four screws. To
prepare the mounting surface, complete the following steps:

1 Measure the cutout dimensions.
2 Securely attach the power supply template to the mounting surface.
3 Cutout the four 0.17” (4.3mm) holes as shown on the template.
4 Debur the edges of the cutout area, rem oving dirt and debris.

Mounting the AC Power Supply

After drilling the holes for the four screws, you can follow the steps below
to mount the power supply:

1 Attach the power supply to the mounting surface using the supplied

metal brackets.

2 Connect the power cord from the power supply to an AC power

source.

3 Attach the ferrite to the section of the cord closest to the loose wires.

The ferrite is located in the PA mounting kit.

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