
Installing and connecting the device
3.2 Mounting the device
SIMATIC IPC227G
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Operating Instructions, 06/2021, A5E50059933-AA
Fasten securely
NOTICE
Insufficient load carrying capacity
If the mounting surface for wall and vertical mounting does not have sufficient load carrying
capability, the device may fall down and be damaged.
Ensure that the mounting surface on the wall can bear four times the total weight of the
device, including fixing elements.
NOTICE
Incorrect fixing elements
If you use anchors and screws other than those specified below for wall and vertical
mounting, safe mounting is not guaranteed. The device can fall and may be damaged.
Use only the anchors and screws specified in the following table.
Material
Bore diameter
Fixing element
Concrete
Select according to the
specification of the
mounting elements used
•
Anchor, ∅ 6 mm, 40 mm long
•
Screw, ∅ 4-5 mm, 40 mm long
Plasterboard,
min. 13 mm thick
Toggle plug, ∅ 12 mm, 50 mm long
Metal,
min. 2 mm thick
•
Screw M4 × 15
•
M4 nut
WARNING
Personal injuries or material damage in the case of insufficient load-bearing capacity
of wall
The device could fall if the wall to which it is mounted has insufficient load-bearing capacity.
This can result in personal injuries or material damage.
Ensure that the wall is capable of bearing four times the total weight of the device
(including the brackets and expansion modules). The total weight of the device is
approximately 5 kg.