User's Manual

x apC/8X Technical Manual
Installation Overview
Installation Overview
Although you do not have to perform the apC/8X installation in a particular
order; use the following checklist as a guide for the steps to install the apC/8X
controller
 Review the apC/8X physical requirements, including external devices,
wiring requirements, memory, and power supply ratings. (Chapter 2)
 Check the apC/8X hardware components and mount the apC/8X
cabinet.(Chapter 3)
 Connect the apC/8X unit to a host computer via RS-232, RS-485, or
modem connections. (Chapter 4)
 Set up and configure the apC/8X panel (Chapter 5)
 Wire the readers and optional equipment to the apC/8X. (See the
Software House Readers, Inputs, and Outputs (RIO) Guide.)
 Configure input and output boards. (See the Software House Readers,
Inputs, and Outputs (RIO) Guide.)
 Test the installation (Appendix B)
Warning: Before handling and installing any component, follow
these precautions:
– Discharge your body’s static electricity charge by touching a
grounded surface.
– Wear a ground strap and work on a grounded static protection mat.
– Do not slide a component over any surface.
– Limit your movements during the installation process to reduce
static electricity.