Siemens SIMATIC KP8 - Mounting Positions and Type of Fixation

Planning the use
3.4 Mounting Positions and Type of Fixation
KP8, KP8F, KP32F
Operating Instructions, 11/2011, A5E03284305-02
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3.4 Mounting Positions and Type of Fixation
Mounting position
The HMI device is designed for mounting in:
● Racks
● Cabinets
● Control boards
● Consoles
In the following, all of these mounting options are referred to by the general term "cabinet".
The HMI device is self-ventilated and approved for vertical and inclined mounting in
stationary cabinets.
The following mounting positions are permitted:
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Mounting
position
Device Orientation Deviation from
the vertical
operating
temperature,
permissible
KP8, KP8F Portrait and landscape format < 30° 0 to 45 °C
①
Inclined
KP32F Portrait and landscape format < 30° 0 to 45 °C
KP8, KP8F Portrait and landscape format 0° 0 to 55 °C
②
Vertical
KP32F Portrait and landscape format 0° 0 to 55 °C
CAUTION
Impermissible ambient temperatures
Do not operate the HMI device without auxiliary ventilation. If the maximum permissible
ambient temperature is exceeded, it may lead to damage. The approvals and warranties for
the HMI device will become void!
If the maximum permissible ambient temperature is exceeded, only operate the HMI device
with auxiliary ventilation.