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iPOS4808 BX-CAT-STO Technical Reference
3.2
Mechanical Mounting
The iPOS4808
drive is intended to be mounted vertically on a on a metallic support using the provided mounting holes
and the recommended mating connectors, as specified in chapter
For thermal calculations, the iPOS4808 BX-CAT-STO drive can be assumed to generate 3.7 Watt (= 8 BTU/hour) at
idle, and up to 7.2 Watt (= 25 BTU/hour) worst case while driving a motor.
When the iPOS4808 BX-CAT is mounted vertically, its overall envelope (size) including the recommended mating
connectors is shown in Figure 3.1. Fixing the iPOS4808 BX-CAT onto a support using the provided mounting holes is
strongly recommended to avoid vibration and shock problems.
Figure 3.2.1. iPOS4808 BX-CAT-STO dimensions with mating connectors
and minimum spacing for vertical mounting
The iPOS4808 BX-CAT drive(s) can be cooled by natural convection. The support shall be thermally conductive
(metallic), and shall be mounted vertically.
shows the minimum spacing to assure proper airflow by natural convection.
If closed completely in a box, ventilation openings shall be foreseen on the top and bottom sides.
If ventilation driven by natural convection is not enough to maintain the temperature surrounding the iPOS4808 BX-CAT
drive(s), then alternate forced cooling methods must be applied.