SIMATIC IPC MD-57A
Operating Instructions, 09/2023, A5E52775302-AA
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6.1 Notes on operation
You can operate the device in the following positions.
Risk of physical injury and device damage
The device is heavy and may injure persons and suffer damage if dropped.
• Hold the device on the sides using both hands.
• Protect the device from accidental drops.
• Transport the device by the carrying handle.
Use the carrying elements from the accessories and transport the device in a device bag.
Danger due to overheating of the device
The air inlets are located on the underside of the device, see section "Bottom view" in
section "Device view and interfaces (Page 13)".
If these air inlets are covered to a great extent, cooling is impaired, as well as if there is not
enough clearance for the air outlet, see section "Rear view". The device can overheat and be
damaged with consequences for people, machines and the plant.
• Ensure that these ventilation openings are not covered.
• Do not place the device on very soft surfaces, e.g. cushions or pillows.
Maintain a minimum distance of 15 cm to obstacles e.g. walls behind the device.
Operating device on table
• Place the device on a flat, smooth, clean and stable surface, e.g. desk.
• Protect the device adequately against inadvertent falling, i.e. do not place the device over
the edge of the surface.
Mobile use of device
• Hold the device on both the left and right sides.