Appendix
BK11x0, BK1250 81Version: 4.1
8 Appendix
8.1 General operating conditions
The following conditions must be met in order to ensure flawless operation of the fieldbus components. Also
note the details in chapter "Technical data [}16]".
Environmental conditions
Operation
The components may not be used without additional protection in the following locations:
• in difficult environments, such as where there are corrosive vapours or gases, or high dust levels
• in the presence of high levels of ionizing radiation
Condition Permissible range
Permissible ambient temperature during
operation
-25°C...+60°C
Relative humidity during operation 95 %, no condensation
Installation position variable
Vibration resistance conforms to EN60068-2-6
Shock resistance conforms to EN60068-2-27, EN60068-2-29,
see also installation instructions for enhanced mechanical
load capacity [}38]
EMC resistance conforms to EN61000-6-2
Emission conforms to EN61000-6-4
Transport and storage
Condition Permissible range
Permissible ambient temperature during
storage
-40°C... +85°C
Relative humidity 95 %, no condensation
Free fall up to 1 m in the original packaging
Protection classes and types
Condition Permissible range
Protection class in accordance with IEC 536
(VDE 0106, Part 1)
A protective conductor connection to the mounting rail is
necessary!
Protection class conforms to IEC 529 IP20 (protection against contact with a standard test finger)
Protection against foreign objects Less than 12mm in diameter
Protection against water no protection