Siemens SITRANS RD300 User manual

SITRANS
DIN-Rail Mounting Kit
SITRANS RD300
Operating Instructions •05/2013

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The Manual
This manual provides instruction for the DIN-rail mounting kit. The
manual provides information on the following
Installation requirements
OVERVIEW
The mounting kit includes (1) 6" length of DIN-rail, (4) mounting clips,
and this instruction sheet. It contains enough parts to mount 2 modules.
Please read the instructions thoroughly before proceeding.

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INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Mounting the DIN-rail clips to the module
Place the expansion module on a flat surface with the bottom surface
facing up. The bottom surface can be identified as the surface closest to
the locking tab slot on the modular connector.
.
Expansion Module Example
Peel the protective layer off of the adhesive tape on the bottom of one of
the mounting clips. With the hinge end of the clip (see below) facing the
end of the module with the communications connector, align the clip
along the long (side) edge of the module and centered lengthwise within
the flat surface of the module.

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Firmly press down on clip for 10 seconds. Repeat this procedure on
opposite side. Once clips are properly installed, the modules with clips
mounted should look similar to one or both of the modules pictured to
the right. While the adhesive is initially quite strong, this strength
improves significantly over a period of approximately 12 hours.
Completed Assembly

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Step 2
Mounting the DIN-rail to your panel
The modules are very light
(approx. 1½ oz each). As
such, the mounting hardware
does not need to be very
strong. We recommend two
#10 pan head screw (shown
to the right), but only because
it best accommodates the
slots in the DIN-rail. Do
consider any strain your
wiring might place on the
module mounting. In many
cases, you may find mounting the DIN-rail with double-sided tape might
be acceptable (not recommended in areas of high vibration or
temperatures outside the range of 45 to 95°F). When choosing a
location to mount the DIN-rail, keep in mind that wires will be entering
both ends of the modules (see picture shown below). Leave enough
space on either end of module to allow for wire routing. Otherwise
undue stress may be placed on the module’s connectors and mounting
clips. The DIN-rail can be mounted on any vertical or horizontal
mounting plane, providing wiring that is properly secured.

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Step 3
Mounting Modules to DIN-rail
To mount modules to DIN-rail, first locate the approximate position you
would like to place the module on the DIN-rail, then hook hinge end of
mounting clip to edge of DIN-rail as shown to the right. Then lower the
opposite “latch end” of the clip onto the rail. Press down on the module
until the latch end snaps in place.
Step 4
After mounting the expansion module(s), please refer to the Instruction
Manual for each module for proper wiring and use instructions.

Notes
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