Getting Started with DeltaV Hardware

This section provides a brief description of the steps required for system installation. Specific information on installation steps 1–7 is included in this chapter. Specific information on step 8 is included in the topic "Checking Out and Troubleshooting Your DeltaV System". The appendices in this manual include product specifications and detailed information.

The following steps for installation are listed in the most common order. You can elect to perform these steps in another order that is more convenient for your project.

CAUTION!

The DeltaV I/O Cards and Controller must be mounted vertically on the horizontal carrier for cooling purposes.

Install the DIN rails and DeltaV Carriers.
1. Install the DIN rails.
2. Install the power/controller carrier and I/O interface carrier on the DIN rails.
Install the DeltaV I/O Interface.
1. Check the key settings on the I/O terminal blocks and install them on the I/O interface carrier.
2. Connect field wiring.
3. Install the I/O cards on the I/O interface carrier.
Install the DeltaV Controller.
1. Install the controller on the carrier.
Install the DeltaV Power Module and supply power to it.
1. Install the power module on the carrier.
2. Connect the supply inputs.
Install the DeltaV Workstation and Servers.
1. Follow the instructions supplied with your workstation and Server.
2. Install the system identifier.
3. Follow the instructions supplied with your printer and UPS
Set up the DeltaV Control Network.
1. Install the switch.
2. Install the network cables between nodes.
Check out the installation.
1. Check cable connections.
2. Check power supply voltages.
3. Check indicators on the devices and cards.
4. Test field wiring connections.
Read the manual Getting Started with your DeltaV Digital Automation System for information on the software applications for the DeltaV system.