Installing The Device; Installation Guidelines - Siemens SIMATIC IPC PX-32A Operating Instructions Manual

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3.2

Installing the device

3.2.1

Procedure during installation and mounting

Dangerous voltage and fire hazard

Improper actions during installation and assembly may lead to personal injury and/or

substantial damage to equipment.

You should observe the installation and assembly notes under:

• Notes on mounting (Page 20)

• Notes on ambient and environmental conditions (Page 20)

NOTICE

Insufficient load carrying capacity

If the wall it is mounted on does not have a sufficient load-bearing capacity, the device may

fall and be damaged.

• Ensure that the mounting surface on the wall can bear four times the total weight of the

NOTICE

Incorrect fixing elements

The device may not be securely fitted if you use fixing elements other than those specified

below for mounting. The device can fall and may be damaged.

• Use only the specified fixing elements.

Note

• See the notes under Preparing the mounting cutout (Page 29).

• For installation in control cabinets, note the SIMATIC setup guidelines as well as the

relevant DIN/VDE requirements or the country-specific regulations.

• Provide adequate volume in the control cabinet for air circulation and heat transport. Keep

at least 50 mm distance between the device and control cabinet.

• The ventilation slots of the device may not be covered or obstructed.

• Ensure there is enough clearance in the control cabinet to allow the backplane cover to be

removed.

• Equip the control cabinet with struts for stabilizing the mounting cut-out. Install struts

where necessary.