Installing and connecting the device
3.2 Mounting the device
SIMATIC IOT2020, SIMATIC IOT2040
Operating Instructions, 10/2016, A5E37656492-AB
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Insufficient load carrying capacity
If the mounting surface for wall mounting does not have a sufficient load-bearing capacity,
the device may fall and be damaged.
Ensure that the mounting surface on the wall can bear four times the total weight of the
device, including fixing elements.
Incorrect fixing elements
If you use anchors and screws other than those specified below for wall mounting, safe
mounting is not guaranteed. The device can fall and may be damaged.
Use only the anchors and screws specified in the following table.
Concrete Select according to the
specification of the mounting
elements used
• Anchor, ∅ 6 mm, 40 mm long
• Screw, ∅ 4-5 mm, 40 mm long
Plasterboard,
Toggle plug, ∅ 12 mm, 50 mm long
Metal,
(at least 2 mm thick)
• Screw M4 × 15
• M4 nut