Mechanical Mounting - Technosoft iPOS3602 BX-CAN Technical Reference

3.2

Mechanical Mounting

The iPOS360x BX-CAN drive is intended to be mounted vertically or horizontally on a metallic support using the provided
mounting holes and the recommended mating connectors, as specified in chapter Error! Reference source not found..
For thermal calculations, each iPOS360x drive can be assumed to generate 1 Watt at idle, and up to 5 Watts (= 17
BTU/hour) worst case while driving a motor and using all digital outputs.
When the iPOS360x BX-CAN is mounted vertically, its overall envelope (size) including the recommended mating
connectors is shown in Figure 3.1. Fixing the iPOS360x BX-CAN onto a support using the provided mounting holes is
strongly recommended to avoid vibration and shock problems.
Figure 3.2.1. iPOS360x BX-CAN dimensions with mating connectors
The iPOS360x BX-CAN drive(s) can be cooled by natural convection. The support shall be thermally conductive
(metallic), and can be mounted vertically or horizontally.
Figure 3.2.2. Recommended spacing go vertical and horizontal mounting, worst case: non-metallic, closed box
The figures above shows the minimum spacing to assure proper airflow by natural convection.
If closed completely in a box, ventilation openings shall be foreseen on the top and bottom sides.
If ventilation driven by natural convection is not enough to maintain the temperature surrounding the iPOS360x BX-CAN
drive(s), then alternate forced cooling methods must be applied.
Remark: In case of using a metallic box, with ventilation openings, all spacing values may be reduced
substantially. With proper ventilation, keeping the air surrounding the iPOS360x BX-CAN inside the limits
indicated, the spacing values may be reduced down to zero.
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