Mounting; Basics - Siemens SIMATIC ET 200eco PN M12-L System Manual

Mounting

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Basics

Introduction
All ET 200eco PN M12-L distributed I/O devices are designed for the degree of protection
IP65/IP67. This means that you can directly mount these I/O devices in your plant.
Mounting position
You can mount the ET 200eco PN M12-L distributed I/O devices in any mounting position.
Minimum clearances
Ensure that the I/O devices are installed with a minimum clearance of 2 cm.
If the installation distance to other devices or objects is less than 2 cm, the ambient
temperature must be reduced by 5 K (for example, 60 °C ⇒ 55 °C). This also applies to the
derating diagrams in the equipment manuals.
Simple installation
The ET 200eco PN M12-L distributed I/O devices are designed for easy installation.
• The I/O device should be mounted on a level solid surface.
• The I/O device can be pre-wired.
Mounting rules
When mounting the I/O device, you do not need to following any special rules.
Note
Mounting of the I/O devices
Install the ET 200eco PN M12-L distributed I/O devices only with disconnected supply and
load voltages.
Configuration variants
There are two configuration variants:
• Without mounting rail
• With mounting rail
You can find additional information in the following sections.
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Distributed I/O system ET 200eco PN M12-L
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