Installing and connecting the device
3.3 Connecting the device
3.3.4
Connecting expansion cards
This section applies to devices with expansion cards.
Fire hazard due to overheating of the device
Expansion cards generate additional heat. The device can overheat or cause a fire.
• Observe the safety and installation instructions for the expansion cards.
• Observe the max. permissible power consumption values for the device.
Requirements
• The device is switched off.
Procedure
The procedure is described based on the example of a USB expansion card.
1. Connect the cable to the marked slot.
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Operating Instructions, 09/2023, A5E52798407-AB
SIMATIC IPC BX-32A