3Installing and wiring the hardware
3.2 Installing the components
In this section, we show you how to:
•Install and ground the mounting rail
•Install the modules on the mounting rail
•Insert the front panel connector
Installing and grounding the mounting rail
1.Screw the mounting rail to the subsurface. Use two M6 screws for this.
2.Connect the mounting rail to the ground wire.
The prescribed minimum
Note the following information when installing the mounting rail:
•Make sure to maintain a clearance of at least 40 mm above and below the mounting rail. This is needed to satisfy the requirements for thermal conditions (heat dissipation and ventilation of the module) and to facilitate the installation (mounting and removing, wiring).
•If the subsurface is a grounded metal plate or a grounded device panel, make sure you have a low resistance connection between the mounting rail and the subsurface. This produces a uniform reference potential.
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