Mount the display computer in a panel – Rockwell Automation 6181X-12TPXPDC Industrial Integrated Computers for Hazardous Locations User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-UM001B-EN-P - May 2011
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Installation Chapter 2
Mount the Display Computer in a Panel
Mounting clips secure the 6181X-12TPXPDC display computer to the panel.
Make sure to mount the computer vertically.
Panel Mounting Guidelines
Observe these guidelines when installing the unit in a panel:
• Remove all electrical power from the panel before making the cutout.
• Confirm that there is adequate space behind the panel. For specific
• Cut supporting panel cutout to specifications before installation. Take
precautions so metal cuttings do not enter components already installed in
panel.
Supporting panels must be at least 14 gauge to be sure of proper sealing
against water and dust and to provide proper support. The mounting
hardware supplied accommodates panel thickness between 14…8 ga or
1.6…4.2 mm (0.063…0.165 in.).
• Make sure the area around the panel cutout is clear.
Panel Cutout Dimensions
The 6181X-12TPXPDC display computer must be appropriately mounted in
the panel cutout specified below.
Follow these steps to mount the computer in a panel.
1. Remove power from the panel.
2. Cut an opening in the panel by using the appropriate panel cutout
dimensions.
3. Place the computer in the panel cutout.
IMPORTANT
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in personal injury or damage
to the panel components.
Computer
Cutout Dimensions (HxW), approx.
6181X-12TPXPDC
254.0 x 324.0 mm (10.0 x 12.76 in.)