Rack Orientation And Mounting - Honeywell ControlEdge 900 platform Hardware Planning And Installation Manual

Table 5-1: I/O Rack Componets
Item Description
1 Rack, available in 4-, 8- or 12-slot versions
2 Power Supply
3 CPM or EPM with Security Cover
4 Grounding bars (for I/O wiring; optional; required for safety applications)
5 Input/Output modules
6 I/O Terminal Blocks
7 Power Status Module (PSM) (required if using redundant power supply)

Rack orientation and mounting

Racks must be mounted horizontally and must never be mounted
with the backplane flat on a horizontal panel or tabletop. This allows
airflow and ventilation through the racks. The Environmental
specifications provided in this guide apply only when using the
recommended mounting configuration.
Rack dimensions, including overall dimensions and patterns for
drilling holes for mounting, are provided in
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Figure 5-6: Rack dimensions
Rack orientation and mounting
Rack dimensions
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