Installation Instructions

Document No. 553-652
Installation Instructions
July 15, 2011
Siemens Industry, Inc. Page 3 of 4
Installing the TC Compact
1. Slide out the mounting tabs.
2. Align the channel on the back of the device with the
DIN rail.
3. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, push in each
mounting tab until it clips onto the DIN rail.
4. Continue with Completing the Installation.
Option 2: Fastening the Controller with
Screws
Allow a minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.6
cm) around the controller ports and
connectors for terminating wires.
1. Select one of the following options for fastening the
controller:
• Drive screws through the four slide-out
mounting tabs.
• Drive screws through the two mounting holes in
the controller cover and through two mounting
tabs at the opposite corners.
2. Slide out the required mounting tabs.
For installation in an enclosure backplane,
use the 3/8” self-tapping screws and, if
necessary, the 1-3/4” self-drilling screws.
For mounting on a surface, use the 3/4” self-
drilling screws and, if necessary, the 1-3/4”
self-drilling screws.