Installation position, Observe minimum clearance – BECKHOFF CX1000 User Manual
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Fitting and wiring
Embedded PC
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FIG. 6: Tension straps back in starting position
FIG.7: Tension straps not engaged / engaged
Note:
A locking mechanism prevents the individual housings from being pulled off again. More detailed information about
disassembling the CX configuration from the top-hat rail can be found on the page decommissioning.
By lowering the front surfaces, which contain the interfaces, installation can easily be done in a standard terminal box
of 120 mm height.
Installation position:
Warning
The CPU module installed on a top-hat rail may be operated only in case of ambient temperatures
up to 55°C. The orientation in which the device is fitted must be selected in such a way that cooling
air can flow vertically through the ventilation holes. The images show the permitted ( FIG. 8 and
FIG. 9) as well as a forbidden installation positions (FIG. 10).
Observe minimum clearance!
Mounting must provide a clearance of 30 mm both above and below a CX1000 device combination
to ensure adequate ventilation of the CPU base module and the power supply unit.
FIG. 8: Allowable installation position