Installing and connecting the device
3.2 Mounting the device
SIMATIC IPC527G
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Operating Instructions, 03/2019, A5E45491226-AA
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The device together with its AC power supply fulfils the requirements for fire protected
enclosures according to EN 60950-1. Therefore it can be installed without any additional
fire protective covering.
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Always maintain a minimum clearance of 100 mm to the area of the ventilation slots.
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This device is designed for use in a normal industrial environment. Without additional
protective measures (such as the provision of clean air), SIMATIC Box PCs may not be
operated in harsh environments that are subject to caustic vapors or gases.
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.
Use the following fasteners for the permitted mounting positions:
Material
Hole diameter
Fixing element
Concrete
6 mm diameter,
50 mm depth
Dowel, 6 mm diameter, 40 mm long
Screws, 4-5 mm diameter, 40 mm long
Plasterboard,
min. 13 mm thick
14 mm diameter
Tilting dowel: 4 mm diameter, at least 50 mm
long
Metal,
min. 2 mm thick
5 mm diameter
Metal screws: 4 mm diameter, at least 15 mm
long
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.
