Installation Of The Gm1 Series; Installation Environment And Space - Panasonic GM1 Series Reference Manual

4.1 Installation of the GM1 Series

4.1 Installation of the GM1 Series

4.1.1 Installation Environment and Space

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Installation environment
Use the unit within the range of the general specifications when installing.
● Ambient temperature: 0 to +55°C
● Ambient humidity: 10 to 95% RH (at 25°C, non-condensing)
● Pollution degree: 2
● Altitude: 2,000 m above sea level or lower
● Overvoltage category: II or less
● Installation place: It is assumed to be used in an environment inside a control panel (metal
panel with sufficient strength) that provides a protection rating of IP54 or higher.
Do not use it in the following environments.
● Direct sunlight
● Sudden temperature changes causing condensation.
● Inflammable or corrosive gas.
● Excessive airborne dust, metal particles or saline matter.
● Benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or other organic solvents or strong alkaline solutions such as
ammonia or caustic soda.
● Direct vibration, shock or direct drop of water.
● Influence from power transmission lines, high voltage equipment, power cables, power
equipment, radio transmitters, or any other equipment that would generate high switching
surges. (100 mm or more)
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Handling instructions
● Do not directly touch connector pins directly to prevent electrostatic discharge failure.
● Always rid yourself of any static electricity before handling this product.
● Do not connect a unit other than our GM1 series to the side connector on the unit.
● Use copper wires with a temperature rating of 80°C.
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Measures regarding heat radiation
● As countermeasures against heat radiation, install the unit in the direction shown below.
● Do not install the unit stacked up, horizontally or upside down. Doing so will prevent proper
cooling of the unit and cause overheating inside.
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