Mounting and connecting   
3.1 Preparations 
  Basic Panels 2nd Generation 
22  Operating Instructions, 10/2016, A5E33293231-AB 
 
Selecting a mounting position 
The device is suitable for installation in: 
●  Mounting cabinets 
●  Control cabinets 
●  Switchboards 
●  Consoles 
In the following, all of these mounting options are referred to by the general term "cabinet". 
The device is self-ventilated and approved for inclined mounting at angles up to +/-35° from 
the vertical in stationary cabinets.  
 
Damage due to overheating 
Inclined installation reduces the convection by the device and therefore the maximum 
permitted ambient temperature for operation. 
If there is sufficient forced ventilation, the device can also be operated in the inclined 
mounting position up to the maximum permitted ambient temperature for vertical 
installation. The device may otherwise be damaged and its certifications and warranty will 
be rendered null and void. 
The ambient temperature ranges listed in this section apply to the temperature inside the 
cabinet. 
Select one of the approved mounting positions for your device. The approved mounting 
positions are described in the following sections. 
Mounting in horizontal format  
Ambient temperature in the cabinet with horizontal mounting:  
●  Vertical mounting (0° inclined): Maximum +50 °C 
●  Inclined mounting (inclined up to 35°): Maximum +40 °C