Mount the controller, Ground the controller – Rockwell Automation 1753-L28BBB-M_P GuardPLC 1600 Controllers User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 1753-IN001C-EN-P - June 2010
Mount the Controller
The controller cannot be panel-mounted. Mount the controller to a DIN rail by following these 
steps.
1. Hook the top slot over the DIN rail.
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap 
between the housing and the latch and pull 
the latch downward.
3. Hold the latch down as you push the housing
back onto the DIN rail.
4. Release the latch to lock the device onto the
rail.
Ground the Controller
The controller is functionally grounded through its DIN rail connection. A protective 
earth-ground connection is required and is provided through a separate grounding screw on the 
upper left of the housing and marked with the grounding symbol .
You must also provide an acceptable grounding path for each device in your application. For 
more information on proper grounding guidelines, refer to the Industrial Automation Wiring 
and Grounding Guidelines, publicat
.
IMPORTANT
For effective cooling, mount the controller following these guidelines.
•
Mount the controller horizontally.
•
Provide a gap of at least 100 mm (3.94 in.) above and below the controller.
•
Select a location where air flows freely or use an additional fan.
•
Do not mount the controller over a heating device.
TIP
To remove the controller from the DIN rail, insert a flathead screwdriver 
into the gap between the housing and the latch and pull the latch 
downward as you lift the controller off of the rail.
ATTENTION: This product is grounded through the DIN rail to chassis ground. 
Use zinc-plated yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to assure proper grounding. The 
use of other DIN rail materials (for example, aluminum or plastic) that can 
corrode, oxidize, or are poor conductors, can result in improper or intermittent 
grounding. Secure the DIN rail to the mounting surface approximately every 
200 mm (7.8 in.) and use end-anchors appropriately.
DIN Rail
(1) Top Slot
Latch
(3)
(2)