WARNING!
Always install equipment in accordance with
these instructions and in the manner consistent with
electrical codes and the authority having jurisdiction. Read
all instructions before mounting and wiring.
Overview
Alerton® VIP controller models:
VIP-363-HOA, a plant controller with expandable I/O
capability.
VIP-363-VAV, a VAV application controller with support
for one I/O expansion module.
Both models offer a high-performance, programmable
network programming system utilizing a built-in 4-port
Ethernet switch. It supports BACnet/Ethernet, BACnet/
IPv4, BACnet/IPv6 and RSTP protocols. The VIP-363-HOA
can also be configured for MSTP.
The VIP-363-HOA supports eight I/O expansion modules:
VXIO-322-HOA
VXIO-965-HOA
The VIP-363-VAV support one I/O expansion modules:
VXIO-322-HOA or
VXIO-965-HOA
Mounting
The VIP and VXIOs mount on a standard DIN rail:
vertically, with the connections on the right and left
sides of the device.
horizontally, with the connections on top and bottom.
The controller and both I/O expansion modules have a
locking clip. Mounting on a DIN rail ensures accurate
alignment of connectors between all modules. Or screw-
mount the VIP using the four mounting tabs, accessible
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VIP Controller / VXIO Modules
under the covers. These mounting tabs may be broken off if
needed to save space when DIN rail mounting.
Note: Mount the controller prior to mounting any
necessary items (I/O modules).
WARNING! Always disconnect the controller and I/O
expansion modules from power before mounting.
To mount the devices on a DIN rail:
1
Holding the device with its top tilted in towards the
DIN rail, hook the two top flex snaps on the back of
the device onto the top of the DIN rail.
2
Push down and in to latch the two bottom latching
tabs of the device onto the DIN rail.
3
Properly ground the panel, then terminate
grounded components of power, communications,
and I/O wiring.
To remove the device from the DIN rail:
1
Push straight down from the top to release the
bottom tabs.
2
Rotate the bottom of the device out towards you
and pull the device up and away from the DIN rail
to release the bottom latching tabs.
Printed in MEXICO
31-00254EF-05
Installation Instructions
06-22
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