5 Mounting
5.1 Safety
WARNING
E
lectrical voltage
There is a risk of injury from electrocution while connecting the devices.
b
Disconnect the power for the entire plant/machine.
WARNING
Unintended start of the plant/machine
The plant/machine could inadvertently start while you are connecting the devices.
b
Disconnect the power for the entire plant/machine.
NOTICE
Enc
losure rating IP20 only applies if the front connector is mounted.
5.2 Mounting procedure
Prerequisites
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En
vironment meets the requirements of IP54 or higher, e.g., IP54 control cabinet.
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Mounting on a 35 mm × 7.5 mm mounting rail in accordance with IEC 60715.
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The mounting rail is connected to the functional earth.
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Mounting rail is mounted on a mounting plate.
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Mounting plate is connected to functional earth.
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Mounting in a vertical orientation (on a horizontal mounting rail). figure 16
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There is at least 30 mm of space for air circulation above and below the module.
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There is at least 25 mm of space in front of the module (front side). More space
may be needed depending on the connections.
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Take suitable ESD protection measures.
Approach
1. Attach main module to mounting rail.
Figure 16: Main module mounting
✓
T
he main module engages with an audible click.
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