4.1.2
Proper mounting
NOTICE
Incorrect mounting
The device can be damaged, destroyed, or its functionality impaired through improper
mounting.
● Before installing ensure there is no visible damage to the device.
● Make sure that process connectors are clean, and suitable gaskets and glands are used.
● Mount the device using suitable tools. Refer to the information in Technical data
4.2
Installation preconditions
Orientation of the SITRANS I300
SITRANS I300 can be installed vertically or horizontally.
WARNING
Damage to the device
Electrical equipment standards classify SITRANS I300 as Open Equipment. You must install
SITRANS I300 in an enclosure, cabinet, or electric control room. You should limit entry to the
enclosure, cabinet, or electric control room to authorized personnel.
Installing the SITRANS I300
SITRANS I300 can be easily installed on a DIN rail or on a panel. To prevent interference, you
should allow clearance of at least 40 mm underneath and above.
Further information about the installation of modules can be found in the system manual of the
S7-1200 programmable controller (
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/
109741593/simatic-s7-s7-1200-programmable-controller?dti=0&lc=en-WW
Installation location
As long as it is installed in an adequate enclosure, SITRANS I300 can be operated in
hazardous areas (zone 2). It is allowed to lead the bus line (secondary side) of SITRANS I300
out of the non-hazardous area in zone 1 and zone 0.
Installing/mounting
4.2 Installation preconditions
SITRANS I300 Isolating power supply with EIA-485 interface
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Operating Instructions, 01/2019, A5E45099319-AA
