Installing Your DeltaV System > Installation Planning

Site Preparation

Properly designed and installed power distribution, ground networks, and signal wiring are part of site preparation and are extremely important for optimum DeltaV system operation. Even the best control system can only perform as well as the electrical foundation on which it is built. Clean input power, single-point grounding, and adequate shielding from outside electrical interference are a must.

Power distribution, ground networks, and signal wiring should be installed before the system is installed. Use the manual, DeltaV Power and Grounding, as your resource for proper site preparation.

Note

Some images in this manual show bullet style wiring connections. This style is used for reference only and splicing wires into wires to emulate bullet connections is never recommended by Emerson. Always use terminal-to-terminal wiring.