Mounting and connecting the Extension Unit
3.14 Securing cables and closing the Extension Unit
Extension Units KPxx
Operating Instructions, 05/2019, A5E43600360-AC
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3.14
Securing cables and closing the Extension Unit
Requirement
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The Extension Unit is mounted.
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Functional ground, power supply and all data cables are connected to the communication
module of the Extension Unit.
Procedure
The figure below shows an Extension Unit Hardwired as an example. The cables are
secured and the Extension Unit PROFINET and PROFIsafe are closed in the same way.
1.
Use cable ties to secure the connected cables to the selected fasteners of the
communication module for strain relief.
2.
Fasten the rear panel cover back onto the connection compartment with a T20
screwdriver and a torque of 1.5 Nm.
3.
When you have mounted the Extension Unit to a PRO device for support arm
(extendable, round tube) and no additional Extension Unit is mounted to the bottom of the
Extension Unit, fasten the cover included in the PRO device product package with four
T20 screws from below to the Extension Unit, torque 1.5 Nm.
