Data for operation and environment

Beckhoff products are designed for operation under certain environmental conditions, which vary according to the product. The following specifications must be observed for operation and environment in order to achieve the optimum service life of the products.

Data for operation and environment 1:

Operate the XTS only under the specified environmental conditions

Operate the Beckhoff XTS only in accordance with the specifications for operation and the environment listed in this chapter. This ensures a long service life and proper operation.

The service life of the system may be shortened at temperatures above 40 °C. Speak to our Applications Department in case of deviating environmental conditions and operating states of your machine or plant.

Specifications for intended use

Power derating,
currents and torques

For site altitudes higher than 1000 to 2500 m above sea level and 40 °C:
1.5 % per 100 m

Insulation material class

F according to IEC 60085; UL1446 class F

Protection rating

IP65

Vibration resistance

Conforms to EN 60068-2-6

Shock resistance

Conforms to EN 60068-2-27

EMC requirements

Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4

Approvals

CE, cURus, EAC, UKCA

Environmental requirements

Climate category

2K3 according to EN 60721

Ambient temperature during operation

+5 °C ... +40 °C

Ambient temperature for transport and storage

-25 °C ... +85 °C

Permissible humidity in operation

15% to 95% relative humidity, no condensation,
non-condensing

Contamination level

EN 60204 / EN 50178 Level 2

Ventilation

 • Via convection

 • Via fan when using the 180° curved segment with option for additional cooling