Basic Information About Mounting; Maximum Number Of Circuit Breaker Modules - Phoenix Contact CAPAROC Series User Manual

CAPAROC system
Mounting location
DIN rail
Mounting position
End bracket
Tools
Order of the modules
Maximum number of mod-
ules
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4.2

Basic information about mounting

The CAPAROC modules meet the requirements of IP20 degree of protection. They are in-
tended for use in closed control cabinets or control boxes (junction boxes) with IP54 degree
of protection in accordance with EN 60529 or higher.
Mount the CAPAROC modules on a 35 mm standard DIN rail. The preferred installed height
of the DIN rail is 7.5 mm (corresponds to TH 35-7.5 in accordance with EN 60715).
Mount the modules vertically on the DIN rail. As the module does not need to be tilted, easy
installation and removal is ensured even in confined spaces.
Wall mounting on a horizontal DIN rail on the wall is the preferred mounting position. This
mounting position provides optimum air flow for the modules.
Mount end brackets on both sides of the CAPAROC modules. The end brackets ensure that
the CAPAROC system is correctly mounted on the DIN rail. They secure it on both sides and
keep it from moving from side to side on the DIN rail.
Always attach the left end bracket of the system when beginning to mount the system. This
ensures the following:
– It prevents the system from slipping on the DIN rail.
– The space for the end bracket is secured.
– When connecting additional modules and current rails, the system does not slip on the
DIN rail.
– The side connection of the modules can be better secured. This ensures internal com-
munication.
No tools are required for mounting the modules.
A standard tool, e.g., a bladed screwdriver with a blade width of 2.5 mm, is necessary for
removing the current rail and actuating the spring levers.
After the power module, the modules can be installed in any order on the DIN rail. To ensure
functionality, mount the modules side by side, without a gap.
– To ensure connection to the internal bus system, mount the modules to the right of the
power module.
– Modules that are to the left of the power module have no connection to the internal bus
system. They have no connection to the internal remote signaling and cannot be used
for functions supported on the bus side.
The maximum number of CAPAROC circuit breaker modules depends on the power mod-
ule used.
For the maximum number, please refer to the table below and the relevant power module
data sheet.
Table 4-1

Maximum number of circuit breaker modules

Power module
CAPAROC PM S-R
CAPAROC PM PN
Description
power module with status-reset
power module with PROFINET
Max. number
20 modules
16 modules
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