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The values specified in  Table 3 are recommended values for an ambient 
temperature of up to +50 °C with an IP20 degree of protection or +40 °C 
with an IP66 degree of protection, an installation altitude of up to 1,000 m, 
and a switching frequency of up to 8 kHz.
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Typical heat loss makes up about 3 % of the operational load 
conditions.
Figure 26: Minimum required clearance  in front of the 
variable frequency drive when installed in an 
enclosure (control panel)
Size with IP20 degree of 
protection
Minimum clearance 
①
FS1, …, FS4
 15 mm ( 0.59 inch)
FS1, …, FS4 with DX-NET-
SWD3 and SWD4-8SF2-5
 50 mm ( 1.97 inch)