Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE Installation Manual page 47

Modules
4.2 Installing/Removing Line Modules
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Figure 4.2
Contamination hazard – risk of equipment damage
Prevent the ingress of water, dirts and other debris that may lead to premature
equipment failure. Always make sure slots are not left empty and open ports are
protected with plugs or covers.
Note
Control and switch modules are not hot swappable. Power to the device must be
disconnected before removing these modules.
Removing a Line Module
To remove a line module, do the following:
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Ethernet Module Slot (LM4)
Ethernet Module Slot (LM5)
Ethernet Module Slot (LM6)
Line Modules
NOTICE
For Control and switch modules only, make sure power to the device has been
disconnected and wait approximately two minutes for any remaining energy to
dissipate.
[Optional] If the device is installed in a rack, remove it from the rack.
Loosen the screws that secure the module.
Pull the module from the chassis to disconnect it.
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2
3
Chassis
1
Module
2
Screw
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Figure 4.3 Removing a Module
RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE
Installation Manual, 01/2021, C79000-G8976-1060-13