Figure 56: Prevent crawling beneath, standing behind, or climbing over
NOTE
b
Mount the device so that it is protected from moisture, dirt, and damage.
b
Mount the sensor so that the status indicators can be clearly seen.
b
Always mount the device so that there is still enough space for mounting and dis‐
mantling the system connector.
b
Avoid exposing the device to excessive shock and vibration.
b
For systems that vibrate heavily, use shock absorbers to prevent the possibility of
fixing screws unintentionally coming loose.
b
Regularly check the tightness of the fixing screws.
b
Observe the maximum permissible tightening torque for the fixing screws on the
device:
°
M6 at the rear = max. 12 Nm
°
M8 side = max. 16 Nm
Further topics
•
"Dimensional drawings", page 153
•
5.2.1
Direct mounting
The device has four M6 × 8 threaded holes on the rear. They can be used to mount the
device directly if you are able to drill through the mounting surface from behind.
NOTE
The maximum permissible tightening torque of the threaded holes is 12 Nm.
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MOUNTING
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