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5
Mounting
5.1
Safety
WARNING
Electrical voltage
There is a risk of injury from electrocution while connecting the devices.
b
Disconnect the power for the entire plant/machine.
WARNING
Unintended start of the plant/machine
The plant/machine could inadvertently start while you are connecting the devices.
b
Disconnect the power for the entire plant/machine.
NOTICE
Enclosure rating IP20 only applies if the front connector is mounted.
5.2
Mounting procedure
Prerequisites
•
Environment meets the requirements of IP54 or higher, e.g., IP54 control cabinet.
•
Mounting on a 35 mm × 7.5 mm mounting rail in accordance with IEC 60715.
•
The mounting rail is connected to the functional earth.
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Mounting rail is mounted on a mounting plate.
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Mounting plate is connected to functional earth.
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Mounting in a vertical orientation (on a horizontal mounting rail).
•
There is at least 30 mm of space for air circulation above and below the module.
•
There is at least 25 mm of space in front of the module (front side). More space
may be needed depending on the connections.
•
Take suitable ESD protection measures.
Approach
1.
Attach main module to mounting rail.
Click
Figure 16: Main module mounting
✓
The main module engages with an audible click.
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MOUNTING
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