Installation in the control cabinet, Installation in a control cabinet wall, Earthing measures – BECKHOFF CP69xx User Manual
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Installation Instructions
Installation in the control cabinet
The Control Panel CP69xx is designed for mounting in control cabinets in
machine and plant engineering applications.
The ambient conditions specified for operation must be observed (see
chapter
Preparation of the control
cabinet
The control cabinet wall must be prepared with the required mounting
opening for the computer unit according to the Control Panel’s dimensions
(see chapter
Circulation of air
Note
When the unit is installed in an enclosure, adequate space for ventilation
must be provided.
The clearance above and below the housing must be at least 5 cm in
order to ensure adequate ventilation of the Control Panel.
Please note the following points during installation of the Control Panel:
• Position the Control Panel in such a way that reflections on the screen
are avoided as far as possible.
• Use the position of the screen as a guide for the correct installation
height; it should be optimally visible for the user at all times.
• The Control Panel should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• When the unit is in its mounting position, the ventilation openings must
not be obstructed.
Avoid extreme environmental conditions
Attention
Extreme environmental conditions should be avoided as far as possible.
Protect the Control Panel from dust, moisture and heat.
The ventilation slots of the Control Panel must not be covered.
Installation in a control cabinet wall
Installation in a control
cabinet wall
Proceed as follows:
1. Insert the Control Panel at the intended control cabinet wall position
and protect it from falling out, prior to final mounting.
2. Release the clamping levers, turn the clamping levers to the side and
retighten the screws (see chapter
Earthing measures
Earthing measures
Earthing connections dissipate interference from external power supply
cables, signal cables or cables to peripheral equipment. Establish a low-
impedance connection from the earthing point on the Control Panel
housing (see chapter
) to the central earthing point
on the control cabinet wall, in which the Panel is being installed.
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