Chapter 2 – Mechanical Information
2-3.3 Installing on DIN Rail
As mentioned earlier the MAXIM Series controllers are designed to be mounted on DIN rail. The DIN
rail is a set of dierent standardized rails widely used for mounting industrial control equipment
inside equipment racks.
* All dimensions are in
millimetres.
Mounting Slot
18 x 5.2
To install a MAXIM Series controller on a DIN rail, align the DIN rail clip on the top edge of the DIN rail.
Push down on the controller until you hear the DIN rail release tab snap onto the bottom edge, as
illustrated in Figure 2-7 below.
To remove the controller, pull the DIN rail release tab down until it releases from the bottom edge of
the DIN rail, and then pull the bottom of the controller away and li up.
Figure 2-6: DIN Rail Dimensions
Figure 2-7: Installing MAXIM Controller on a DIN Rail