2 Installing
You can install the unit in three ways:
● in a 19" rack
● in a switchboard
● as a desktop unit
Ensure the ambient conditions
► Install and operate the unit within the permissible ambient conditions.
Parameter
Installation location
Ambient temperature (operation)
Relative humidity
Installation altitude
Degree of contamination
Protection category
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2.1 Installing the device in a 19" rack
Damage caused by overheating
The ambient temperature must not exceed the permissible operating temperature of the device.
► Make sure there is unobstructed circulation of air when installing the device.
► Periodically check and clean the installed air filter, if necessary.
Loss of control cabinet protection class
As a built-in unit, the device can negate the required protection class (protection against foreign mat-
ter and water) of control cabinets according to IEC 60204-1, for example.
► Take suitable measures to reestablish the required protection class.
You can insert the device in a 19" rack module adapter as per DIN 41 494. For this purpose, 4 collar
screws and synthetic nipples are included in the shipment.
Fig. 8:
Installing plug-in boards
In most cases, Pfeiffer Vacuum supplies the TPG 500 ready for operation with installed
plug-in boards. You can find information on the installing or replacing plug-in boards in the
operating instructions with document number BG 5972 for the plug-in boards.
You can find this document in the
Permissible ambient conditions
Guide rail
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Value
weatherproof (internal space)
5 to 50 °C
≤ 80 % to +31 °C, decreasing to 50 % at +40 °C
max. 2000 m above sea level
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IP30
NOTICE
NOTICE
Installing
Center.