Hardware Overview
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SIMATIC PCS 7 OSx 4.0.0 Hardware (PA RISC)
Equipment
Storage Requir
ements (continued)
When
determining your overall space requirements, include space for
storing software media. Choose a storage area that protects software media
from the following hazards.
•
Magnetic fields
• Dust
• Smoke
• Humidity
•
Process by-products (e.g., corrosive chemicals, toxic gases)
• T
emperature extremes (ensure that the –25
C to 50
C range is
maintained)
Select a cabinet that is approved for storage by an applicable agency
, such
as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Overall space requirements should also include provisions for storing spare
parts. Choose a storage area that meets equipment storage specifications.
Refer to
T
able 1-1
and
T
able 1-2
for environmental considerations and space
requirements.
Media Storage
Spar
e Parts Storage