Mounting Guidelines; Base Dimensions - Automationdirect.com DirectLOGIC DL205 Series User Manual

Mounting Guidelines

Before installing the PLC system you will need to know the dimensions of the components
considered. The diagrams on the following pages provide the component dimensions to use
in defining your enclosure specifications. Remember to leave room for potential expansion.
NOTE: If you are using other components in your system, refer to the appropriate manual to determine
how those units can affect mounting dimensions.

Base Dimensions

The following information shows the proper mounting dimensions. The height dimension is
the same for all bases. The depth varies depending on your choice of I/O module. The length
varies as the number of slots increase. Make sure you have followed the installation guidelines
for proper spacing.
Mounting depths with:
D2–DSCBL–1
on port 2
32pt. ZIPLink cable or
base exp. unit cable
12 or 16pt I/O
4 or 8pt . I/O
DIN Rail slot. Use rail con forming to
DIN EN 50022.
A
(Base Total Width)
Base
Inches
3-slot 6.77"
4-slot 7.99"
6-slot 10.43"
9-slot 14.09"
Chapter 2: Installation, Wiring and Specifications
5.85"
(148mm)
4.45"
(113mm)
3.62"
(92mm)
2.95"
(75mm)
B
(Mounting Hole)
Millimeters Inches Millimeters Inches
172mm 6.41" 163mm
203mm 7.63" 194mm
265mm 10.07" 256mm
358mm 13.74" 349mm
3.54"
(90mm)
with D2–EM Expansion Unit
C
(Component Width)
Millimeters Inches
5.8" 148mm
7.04" 179mm
9.48" 241mm
13.14" 334mm
DL205 User Manual, 4th Edition, Rev. B
A
C
2.99"
(76mm)
B
D
D
(Width with Exp. Unit)
Millimeters
7.24" 184mm
8.46" 215mm
10.90" 277mm
14.56" 370mm
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