User manual

POLARIS Remote 19.1" / Remote 15"
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5.3 Installation options
The POLARIS Remote can be installed directly in
■ Switch cabinet doors
■ Mimic panels
■ Enclosures
In order to guarantee IP 65, use the reinforcement frame and the enclosure’s own IP rating has to be suitable for the
application.
The following points should be taken into consideration when installing the POLARIS Remote:
■ Convenient height for operation.
■ Good lighting so that the display will be easily readable.
■ The device must be protected against the penetration of moisture.
■ At ambient temperatures below 0°C, the POLARIS Remote has to be heated.
■ Below +10°C the POLARIS Remote needs to be heated to maintain the lifetime of the backlight
illumination.
■ Avoid installing in the immediate vicinity of switching devices or converters.
Note: Only use heating systems, which are certified for explosive areas!
The following factors should be taken into consideration in order to ensure proper and workmanlike installation:
■ The installation location must be sufficiently stable / fixed.
■ The enclosure in which the POLARIS Remote is mounted must be strong enough to support its
weight.
■ Following the cutting out of the opening into which the POLARIS Remote is to be fitted, the
surface must be dressed to ensure it is smooth, level and undamaged so as to preserve the
integrity of the seal.
5.3.1 Cable glands / Conduits
When connecting cables and leads to supplies / communications equipment in increased safety protected areas, Ex certified
cable entries must be used which are suitable for each type of cable and lead. You must maintain the protection concept “e”
and include a suitable sealing element so that an IP rating of at least IP 54 is maintained.