Unit Installation; Installation In A Control Panel - Omron CK3M Seres Hardware User Manual

4 Installation
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Unit Installation

This section describes the installation of the CK£M-series Unit.
Precautions for Safe Use
Always turn OFF the power supply to the Controller before attempting any of the following.
• Attaching or removing the Units
• Assembling the Units
• Setting rotary switches
• Connecting cables or wiring the system
• Connecting or disconnecting the terminal blocks or connectors.
The built-in power supply of the CPU Unit may continue to supply power after the power supply
is turned OFF. The POWER indicator remains lit as long as power is supplied. Make sure that
the POWER indicator is not lit before you perform any of the above operations.
Precautions for Correct Use
• Follow the instructions in this manual to correctly perform installation.
• Do not operate or store the Units in the following locations. Doing so may result in burning, in
operation stopping, or in malfunction.
a) Locations subject to direct sunlight
b) Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in the specifica-
tions
c) Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in temperature
d) Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases
e) Locations subject to dust (especially iron dust) or salts
f) Locations subject to exposure to water, oil, or chemicals
g) Locations subject to shock or vibration
• Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures if the Units are installed in the following lo-
cations.
a) Locations subject to strong, high-frequency noise
b) Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise
c) Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields
d) Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity
e) Locations close to power lines
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Installation in a Control Panel

Installation in Cabinets or Control Panels
Please consider operability, maintainability, and environmental resistance when installing the CK£M-
series Units in the cabinet or the control panel.
 Consideration for Ambient Temperature
The operating ambient temperature of the CK£M-series Controller must be within the range from 0
to 55 °C.
When necessary, take the following measures to maintain the proper temperature.
• Provide enough space for good air flow.
• Do not install the Controller above equipment that generates a large amount of heat such as
heaters, transformers, or high-capacity resistors.
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