Siemens SIMATIC PN, Installation And Operating Manual

PN/PN coupler 
Installation and Operating Manual, 06/2010, A5E00717043-04 

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Assembling 

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2.1

Assembly rules 

Mounting position    

You can mount the PN/PN coupler in any position. Please note that the maximum ambient 

temperature for horizontal mounting positions is 60 °C while that for all other positions is  

40 °C. 
You will find more information on operating conditions in Appendix Technical data (Page 79).  

Open component   

The PN/PN coupler is an open component. In other words, you may only set it up in 

enclosures, cabinets or electrical service rooms. These should only be accessible by means 

of a key or a special tool. Only trained or authorized personnel may have access to the 

enclosures, cabinets or electrical service rooms. 

Technical setup   

Mount the PN/PN coupler on a DIN rail (7.5 mm and 15 mm). Ensure a space of 40 mm both 

above and below the module for unimpeded assembly. 

2.2

Assembling the PN/PN coupler 

Components required     

●

PN/PN coupler 

●

Mounting rail: 
–

DIN rail (7.5 mm) or 

–

DIN rail (15 mm) 

The order numbers for the components can be found in Appendix Order numbers and 

accessories (Page 89).