Siemens SIPLUS HCS Series Operating Instructions Manual page 39

Mounting position and clearance dimensions
● The rack is mounted in the horizontal position. The Power Output Modules (POM) are
inserted vertically in the rack.
● Maintain the minimum clearances from walls and other devices:
– Sides 0 mm (stackable)
– Top 100 mm, bottom 100 mm for ventilation and deaeration
Figure 4-1
NOTICE
Damage due to overheating
• You must comply with all the instructions regarding the installation location and
• Ensure that the permissible ambient temperature range is not exceeded (see Section
Pollution degree
SIPLUS HCS4200 is designed for pollution degree 2. Pollution degree 2 is defined as follows
in the EN 50178 standard: In normal circumstances, only non-conductive pollution occurs.
However, conductivity can occur occasionally and temporarily due to condensation when the
device is not in operation.
SIPLUS HCS4200 PROFINET/PROFIBUS DP
Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E35066204A/006
Clearances for installing an HCS4200
mounting position. Otherwise the device may malfunction or incur permanent damage
as a result of overheating.
Technical specifications (Page 205)).
Application planning
4.4 Installation location
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