Installing and connecting the device 
  3.2 Installing the device 
SIMATIC IPC547D 
Operating Instructions, 06/2011, A5E03473780-01 
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3.2.2  Mounting location and position 
Optional mounting locations   
The device can be mounted in control desks, switching cabinets and 19" rack systems, both 
horizontally and vertically. 
Possible mounting positions   
You can mount the device as follows: 
●  Mounting with mounting brackets, horizontal 
●  Mounting on device bases, horizontal 
●  Tower installation, vertical: a separate tower kit can be ordered for tower installation (not 
available in some countries). 
●  Mounting on telescopic rails 
When telescopic rails are used for mounting, the device can be withdrawn fully from the 
cabinet or rack. For detailed information on telescopic rails, see the sections "Technical 
specifications of the telescopic rails 
(Page 102)" and "Dimensional drawing for the use of 
telescopi
c rails (Page 94)". 
The followi
ng figure shows the position of the mounting holes for angle brackets or 
telescopic rails.    
 
 
① 
Threaded holes for type 3659 telescopic rails from the Rittal company 
② 
Threaded holes for type 20110-072 telescopic rails from the Schroff company 
 
CAUTION 
 
Risk of physical injury 
The device is too heavy to be mounted exclusively with the 19 inch brackets of the front 
panel. 
The device may fall down, injure people and get damaged. 
Secure the device using additional measures. The mounting screws of the telescopic rails 
may not protrude more than 5 mm into the device..