Mounting The Power Modules - Siemens SINAMICS G120 Hardware Installation Manual

4.4

Mounting the Power Modules

Protection against the spread of fire
The device may be operated only in closed housings or in control cabinets with protective
covers that are closed, and when all of the protective devices are used. The installation of the
device in a metal control cabinet or the protection with another equivalent measure must
prevent the spread of fire and emissions outside the control cabinet.
Protection against condensation or electrically conductive contamination
Protect the device, e.g. by installing it in a control cabinet with degree of protection IP54
according to IEC 60529 or NEMA 12. Further measures may be necessary for particularly
critical operating conditions.
If condensation or conductive pollution can be excluded at the installation site, a lower degree
of control cabinet protection may be permitted.
Installing Power Modules
The following is required to correctly install a Power Module:
● Install the Power Module vertically with the motor connections facing downwards.
● Comply with the installation regulations specified in the following sections:
– Minimum clearances to other components
– Fixing elements
– Tightening torques for fixing elements
In addition, for Power Modules in push through technology (PT Power Module)
Use the optional mounting frames to mount a Power Module in push-through technology in a
control cabinet. The mounting frames include the necessary seals and frames to ensure
compliance with degree of protection IP55.
Power Module PM230, IP20 / Push-through technology (PT)
Hardware Installation Manual, 08/2016, A5E34331322B AB
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