Mounting and wiring
EL10xx, EL11xx
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Version: 4.5
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Mounting and wiring
4.1
Instructions for ESD protection
NOTE
Destruction of the devices by electrostatic discharge possible!
The devices contain components at risk from electrostatic discharge caused by improper handling.
• Please ensure you are electrostatically discharged and avoid touching the contacts of the device directly.
• Avoid contact with highly insulating materials (synthetic fibers, plastic film etc.).
• Surroundings (working place, packaging and personnel) should by grounded probably, when handling
with the devices.
• Each assembly must be terminated at the right hand end with an
bus end cap, to en-
sure the protection class and ESD protection.
Fig. 25: Spring contacts of the Beckhoff I/O components
4.2
Installation on mounting rails
WARNING
Risk of electric shock and damage of device!
Bring the bus terminal system into a safe, powered down state before starting installation, disassembly or
wiring of the bus terminals!
