Chapter 2    Installation and Wiring 
 
6F8C1259 
2.2.2  Horizontal installation of the module 
 
CAUTION
Do not insert or remove any cables, and do 
not install, remove
, or replace the base unit 
while the power is on. 
It may cause an electric shock or malfunction. 
 
Prohibited 
 
CAUTION
In the case of the horizontal installation, 
allow a space of 50mm or more from the top
and bottom of the base unit BU90A 
the PA912 is installed for ventilation. 
If ventilation is insufficient, the internal 
temperature of the PA912 may increase, causing 
failure or malfunction. 
 
Mandatory 
 
PA912 can be installed in the horizontal direction. 
The installation procedure is as follows. 
 
1
  Place the base unit BU90A with its power terminal is on the left side, 
and its switches are on the down side.   
The horizontal installation of the other positioning is not available. 
 
  
 
2
  Allow a space of 50mm or more from the top and bottom of the base 
unit. 
The space of the top is for the heat dissipation and the space of the bottom 
is for the cables.   
   
Figure 2-4    Horizontal installation 
 
 
-H 
-L 
 
 
PA912
LP 
LNK2
 
 
TOK MODE
CONFIG
PROFIBUS-DP 
24V
0V  FG 
1  2  3 
BU90A power 
terminal 
50mm or more