
5 Installation
5.2 Requirements for the place of installation
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MICRO PANEL XP-702
07/2011 MN04802003Z-EN
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5.2
Requirements for the place of installation
Approvals:
The device must only be used in locations that are approved for the device. See the markings on
the nameplate and Chapter 9 Technical data,
Power supply:
The power supply must comply with the requirements stated in Chapter 9.5.1 Power supply,
5.2.1
Engineering conditions of acceptability by Underwriters Labaratories Inc. (UL)
For the approval in accordance with the standard UL 508, consideration must be given to the following:
Ambient conditions:
Max. ambient temperature: 50°C
Pollution degree 2
The external field wiring must be designed for min. 75°C.
The screw terminals of the connector for the power supply must be tightened with a max. tightening
torque of 0.6…0.8 Nm or 5…7 Lb. In.
5.2.2
Requirements for the mounting position
The devices can be mounted in the following objects depending on the device version:
Devices with a display:
Control cabinets
Control panels
Control desks
BOX devices:
Control cabinets
The devices must only be mounted horizontally. The following requirements must be fulfilled when
selecting a suitable mounting position:
The device should not be exposed to direct sunlight (Sunlight disturbs the infra-red touch sensor.
In addition, when exposed to UV light, plastic parts of the device can embrittle and the lifespan of
the device is reduced).
If the device is to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres, the device must not be subjected
to hazardous knocks.
The inclination angle for vertical mounting must be max. ±15°.
The operating elements on the service side of the device and the cable connections are accessible
after the device has been mounted.
The ambient conditions stated must be observed. See Chapter 9.9 Ambient conditions,
Sufficient ventilation (cooling) must be ensured by means of:
Clearance of at least 5 cm to the ventilation slots
Clearance of at least 15 cm from heat radiating components such as heavily loaded trans-
formers
The expected temperatures should be within the permissible range. See Chapter 9.9 Ambient
conditions,
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