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5.3 Install Mini PCIe card
SIMATIC IOT2020, SIMATIC IOT2040
Operating Instructions, 10/2016, A5E37656492-AB
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Note
Only use fixing elements made from plastic.
You can use the four boreholes in the motherboard to additionally fasten the Arduino shield
on the motherboard. Two of the boreholes are shown in the figure above. Use only fixing
elements made from plastic, not metallic or conductive materials.
5.3
Install Mini PCIe card
You can install a Mini PCIe card in a device of the type IOT2000.
Note
Power consumption
If the power consumption of the Mini PCIe card is too high, the device will be damaged.
Note the information in section "Technical data (Page 45)".
Ambient temperature
The temperature in the housing of the device can be up to 30 °C above the maximum
permissible ambient temperature of the device.
Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient temperature of the Mini PCIe- card is
specified accordingly.
Requirement
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The device is disconnected from the power supply.
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A Mini PCIe card
CAUTION
Risk of burns due to hot components
The motherboard and internal components can get hot during operation. Motherboard and
internal components will only cool down slowly after the device has been switched off.
To avoid getting burned, wait a while after switching off the power supply. Be very careful
when opening the enclosure and removing the motherboard.
