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Installation, connecting up, commissioning
3.2 Installing, connecting up and commissioning
CP 1243-8 IRC
Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01
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Installation location
NOTICE
Installation location
The module must be installed so that its upper and lower ventilation slits are not covered,
allowing adequate ventilation. Above and below the device, there must be a clearance of 25
mm to allow air to circulate and prevent overheating.
Remember that the permitted temperature ranges depend on the position of the installed
device. You will find the permitted temperature ranges in the section Technical data
(Page 105).
Device position / permitted temperature range
Installation location
Horizontal installation of the rack
Vertical installation of the rack:
Connecting up the device and installing it
Below you will find a description of mounting the CP and a TS module on a DIN rail. For
mounting the control panel of the S7-1200 refer to /1/ (Page 135).
CAUTION
Connection with power off
Only wire up the S7-1200 with the power turned off.
CAUTION
Slot to the left of the CP only for TS module
To the left of the CP 1243-8 IRC only a TS module can be inserted.
If you insert another module to the left of the CP, this will damage this module.