
Chapter
4
Operating Instructions
Flexi Soft Gateways
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Mounting and basic
configuration of the gateways
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Mounting and basic configuration of the gateways
4.1
Mounting/Dismantling
This chapter describes the mounting of the Flexi Soft gateways.
Make sure that the connection of the Flexi Soft gateway cannot lead to hazardous
situations during installation!
Ensure that connecting a Flexi Soft gateway cannot lead to a hazardous situation when
implementing the unit on to the Flexi Soft system and Ethernet network. Prevent uninten-
ded start-up of equipment during connection of a Flexi Soft gateway.
4.1.1
Steps for mounting the modules
The Flexi Soft system is only suitable for mounting in a control cabinet with at least
IP 54 enclosure rating.
While supply voltage is applied, modules must not be plugged to nor be removed from
the Flexi Soft system.
To ensure full electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), the DIN mounting rail must be
connected to functional earth (FE). Additionally connect all network cable shields
directly at the control cabinet entrance to a common FE ground line.
In a Flexi Soft system the main module FX3-CPUx is positioned at the extreme left.
The two optional gateways follow directly to the right of the main module.
Connect further Flexi Soft extension modules (e.g. FX3-XTIO or FX3-XTDI) onto the right
side of the gateways and any additional relay modules (UE410-2RO or UE410-4RO) to
the extreme right of the entire Flexi Soft system.
Ensure that suitable ESD protective measures are taken during mounting. Otherwise the
devices may be damaged.
The connection between the modules is effected by means of the plug connection inte-
grated in the housing. Take into account that, when replacing a module, the Flexi Soft
modules have to be pushed approx. 10 mm apart before the corresponding module can
be removed from the DIN mounting rail.
Take suitable measures to ensure that foreign matter does not penetrate the connector
openings, in particular that of the system plug.
Mount the modules in accordance with EN 50 274.
The modules are located in a 22.5 mm wide modular system for 35 mm DIN mounting
rails according to EN 60 715.
WARNING
WARNING