Note the permissible installation positions

Increased heat generation The Embedded PC may overheat if the installation position is incorrect or the minimum distances are not adhered to. Ensure adequate ventilation. A horizontal installation position is ideal. Leave at least 30 mm clearance above and below the Embedded PC.

Note the following specifications for the control cabinet:

• Keep to the prescribed ambient temperature. Measure the temperature below the Embedded PC at a distance of 30 mm to the cooling fins, in order to determine the ambient temperature correctly.
• Adhere to the minimum distances of 30 mm above and below the Embedded PCs.
• Additional electrical equipment affects the heat generation in the control cabinet. Select a suitable control cabinet enclosure depending on the application, or ensure that excess heat is dissipated from the control cabinet.

Prescribed installation position for temperatures up to 60 °C

Install the Embedded PC horizontally in the control cabinet on a mounting rail, in order to ensure optimum heat dissipation.

Ventilation openings are located at the top and bottom of the housing. This ensures an optimum airflow through the Embedded PC in vertical direction. In addition, a minimum clearance of 30 mm above and below the Embedded PCs is required, in order to ensure adequate ventilation.

Installation positions with reduced temperature range up to 50 °C

You can also mount the Embedded PC vertically or horizontally on the mounting rail. Note that you can then only operate the Embedded PC up to an ambient temperature of 50 °C.

Ensure that Bus Terminals that are connected to the Embedded PC are designed for operation in vertical or horizontal position.