Siemens MXL Installation Instructions

Siemens MXL Driver
These installation instructions only cover the
connection of the Siemens MXL Driver to the MXL
system. For hardware installation of the Modular
Equipment Controller, see document number
565–570. For hardware installation of the Power
Open Processor, see document number 565–571.
Product Description
The Siemens MXL Driver enables communication
between the APOGEE ®
MXL system.
Product Numbers
986-83379A Siemens MXL Driver, Open Processor
with RS-485 BLN
986-83379B
Siemens MXL Driver, Open Processor
with Ethernet BLN
986-83379C Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
RS-485 BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, HOA-ready
986-83379D Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
RS-485 BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, with HOA
986-83379E
Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
RS-485 BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, modem,
HOA-ready
986-83379F Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
RS-485 BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, modem, with
HOA
986-83379G Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
Ethernet BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, HOA-ready
986-83379H Siemens MXL Driver, MEC with
Ethernet BLN, 8DI, 8DO, 8AI, 8AO,
point expansion support, with HOA
Item Number: 565-957, Rev. 030
Automation System and the
Installation Instructions
Warning/Caution Notations
WARNING:
Personal injury/loss of life may occur if you
do not follow the procedures as specified.
CAUTION:
Equipment damage or loss of data may
occur if you do not follow the procedures
as specified.
Expected Installation Times
7 minutes.
Required Tools and Materials
• Flat-blade screwdriver (1/8-inch blade width).
• Wire strippers.
• Cabling and connectors. See the Connecting
the Siemens MXL Driver to the MXL System
section.
CAUTION:
Always wear an electro-static discharge
wrist strap and discharge accumulated
static before touching field panel
components.
Prerequisites
• Driver hardware is installed according to its
respective installation instructions.
Depending on the type of installation, other
prerequisites may have to be completed.
Connecting the Siemens MXL
Driver to the MXL System
Follow these steps to connect the Siemens MXL
Driver to the MXL system:
Document No. 565-957
August 12, 2005
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