Replacing the oim – Rockwell Automation Flex/WebPak 3000 Operator Interface Module (OIM) Kit, M/N 925WK0101 User Manual

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Publication D2-3461 - December 1999

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Step 3. Disconnect the communication cable from J9 on the Regulator board by pressing down the locking

clip and pulling the cable out.

Step 4. Remove the four screws holding the

OIM

assembly to the drive enclosure.

Step 5. Pull the

OIM

assembly away from the drive so you can access the ground wire on the upper right

corner of the

OIM

mounting plate. Slide the ground wire off its connection.

Important: Ground wires on older versions of the

OIM

are fastened by a nut. If you are replacing an older

version, keep the hardware so you can re-attach the ground wire.

Replacing the OIM

You must remove the old

OIM

assembly from the drive before replacing it. See “Preparing to Replace the OIM”,

and “Accessing the OIM and Disconnecting It from the Regulator Board” for instructions.

To replace the

OIM

Step 1. Connect the ground wire from the drive to the ground terminal on the

OIM

mounting plate. If you are

replacing an older version of the

OIM

, you might need to use the hardware from the old unit.

Step 2. Replace the four screws securing the

OIM

assembly to the drive.

Step 3. Connect the communication cable from the

OIM

assembly to J9 on the Regulator board, making sure

that it locks into place.

Step 4. Replace the drive front cover and tighten the screws, securing it to the drive enclosure.