Note permissible mounting positions
 | Increased heat generation If the installation position is incorrectly selected and the minimum distances are not observed, the EK1000 may overheat. |
Please note the following specifications for the control cabinet:
- Adhere to the specified ambient temperature. For this measure the temperature at a distance of 30 mm to the cooling fins to determine the ambient temperature correctly.
- Keep the minimum distance of 30 mm above and below the EtherCAT coupler.
- Further electrical devices influence the heat development in the control cabinet. Select a suitable control cabinet size depending on the application or ensure that excess heat is removed from the control cabinet.
Prescribed mounting position for temperatures up to 60°C
Mount the EK1000 horizontally in the control cabinet on a mounting rail to ensure optimum heat dissipation.
The ventilation openings are located on the bottom and top of the housing. In this way, an optimum air flow is achieved, which flows through the EK1000 in a vertical direction. In addition, a free space of at least 30 mm above and below the EtherCAT coupler is required to ensure sufficient ventilation.
Mounting positions with restricted temperature range up to 50°C
You can also mount the EK1000 vertically or horizontally on the mounting rail. Please note that you can then only operate the EK1000 up to an ambient temperature of 50°C.
Make sure that Bus Terminals connected to the EK1000 are designed for vertical or horizontal operation.