Application Planning; Installation Location - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual

Application planning

4.1

Installation location

Operating conditions
The SIMATIC Drive Controller is intended for installation in a control cabinet or in a device
connection box.
● In these cases, the LEDs on the front of the device will remain visible and usable only
during commissioning. Please take this into consideration for subsequent operation of the
device.
● It is important to note that installation in a control cabinet or device connection box is
essential for compliance with UL regulations.
● Protect the components from conductive contamination, for example by installing them in
a control cabinet with degree of protection IP54 pursuant to IEC 60529 or NEMA 12.
If the occurrence of conductive contamination can be ruled out, a correspondingly lower
degree of protection for the control cabinet is permitted.
● The control cabinet or device connection box must satisfy the regulations regarding fire-
protection housing.
● Ensure that all cables and leads that protrude externally are equipped with adequate
strain relief.
Prohibition on use
The SIMATIC Drive Controller must not be used in the following environments without
additional measures:
● In locations with a high degree of ionizing radiation
● In aggressive environments caused, for example, by
– Dust formation
– Corrosive vapors or gases
● In systems requiring special monitoring, for example
– Elevators
– Electrical equipment in particularly hazardous areas
An example of an additional measure for use of the SIMATIC Drive Controller is installation
in enclosures.
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