Chapter 5 Installation; Installation Location; Installation Location In Enclosure; Spaces In Enclosure - Mitsubishi Electric FX5U User Manual

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INSTALLATION
5.1

Installation Location

Use the PLC under the environmental conditions complying with the generic specifications (Page 17 Generic
Specifications).

Installation location in enclosure

To prevent temperature rise, do not mount the PLC on the floor or ceiling, or in the vertical direction. Always mount the PLC
horizontally on the wall as shown in the following figure.

Spaces in enclosure

Extension devices can be connected on the left and right sides of the CPU module of the PLC. Keep a space of at least 50
mm (1.97") between the module main body and other devices and structure.
If you intend to add extension devices, keep necessary spaces on the left and right sides.
A
A
FX5U
CPU module
A

Layout in enclosure

Keep a space of at least 50 mm (1.97") between the module main body or other devices and structure.
Expansion
adapter
A
FX5U
CPU module
For product dimensions or manual for various
products, refer to App 3 I/O Module.
A
A ≥50 mm
(1.97")
Extension module
Intelligent
function module
A
A ≥50 mm (1.97")
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