Chapter 3: Installation; Guidelines For Installing The Ixrouter; Installation And Removal Procedures - Ixon IXrouter2 Installation Manual

Chapter 3: Installation

3.1 Guidelines for installing the IXrouter

The IXrouter is designed to be easy to install on a standard DIN rail. The small size of the IXrouter
allows you to make efficient use of space.
Install the IXrouter inside a cabinet
The IXrouter is an open device. It is required that you install the device in a housing, cabinet
or electric control room.
Heat, high voltage and electrical noise
As a general rule for laying out the devices of your system, always separate the devices that generate
high voltage and high electrical noise from the low-voltage, logic-type devices such as the IXrouter.
When configuring the layout of the IXrouter inside your panel, consider the heat-generating devices
and locate the electronic-type devices in the cooler areas of your cabinet. Reducing the exposure to a
high-temperature environment will extend the operating life of any electronic device.
Consider also the routing of the wiring for the devices in the panel. Avoid placing low-voltage signal
wires and communications cables in the same tray with AC power wiring and high-energy, rapidly-
switched DC wiring.
Provide adequate clearance for cooling and wiring
The IXrouter is designed for natural convection cooling. For proper cooling, you must provide a
clearance of at least 25 mm above and below the device. Also, allow at least 25 mm of depth
between the front of the device and the inside of the enclosure.

3.2 Installation and removal procedures

Note that the IXrouter2 Ethernet 5-ports (IX2103) had its height increased by 16mm.
Dimensions (in mm)
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