Mounting
6.4 Installing the plug cover
6.4
Installing the plug cover
The plug cover is an accessory for protecting the connected connectors on the I/O device. The
plug cover may be necessary for use in hazardous areas. Complete the following tasks before
installing the plug cover:
• Mounting the I/O device
• Wiring of the I/O device
• Various tests on the system
Mounting rules
The use of the plug cover is possible with the following mounting rules:
• Cables with straight connection of the socket or plug
• Maximum outer diameter of socket/plug is 16 mm
• Maximum per cable holder
– 3 cables
– Maximum outer diameter is 7 mm
• Adherence to the minimum clearance
• Maximum 10 mounting and disassembly operations of the cables in the cable holders
permitted
Minimum clearances
Maintain the following minimum clearances.
Figure 6-4 Minimum clearances
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Distributed I/O system ET 200eco PN M12-L
System Manual, 11/2023, A5E48753295-AG