Siemens SIMOTION User Manual

Configuring and installing
5
5.1 General requirements
Overview
In this chapter we will explain how to design the mechanical configuration, prepare the
SIMOTION components for installation and install them.
During the installation of SIMOTION C modules, you must pay attention to the electrical
configuration. Therefore, also refer to the chapter Wiring (Page 89).
Open equipment
These modules are open equipment. This means they may only be installed in housings,
cabinets or in electrical service rooms that can be entered or accessed exclusively by means
of a key or tool. Housings, cabinets or electrical service rooms may only be accessed by trained
or authorized personnel.
5.2 Configuring an installation using SIMOTION C modules
5.2.1 Horizontal and vertical configuration
Design
You can install the rack either horizontally or vertically. The horizontal configuration should be
used if possible.
SIMOTION C
Operating Instructions, 11/2016, A5E33441428B 77

Siemens SIMOTION Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SIMOTION
Category	Control Unit
Language	English