Connecting 6.4 Connecting the equipotential bonding circuit

6.4Connecting the equipotential bonding circuit

A low resistance ground connection ensures that interference signals generated by external power supply cables, signal cables or cables to the I/O modules are safely discharged to ground.

The equipotential bonding connection of the device is located on the right-hand side of the computer unit and is identified by the following symbol:

Figure 6-1 Equipotential bonding

Connecting the equipotential bonding circuit

You require a TORX T20 screwdriver to connect the equipotential bonding conductor.

Steps for connecting the equipotential bonding

 

(1) Connect the equipotential bonding connection (M4 thread)

 

(1) on the device (large surface, large-area contact) with the

 

central grounding point of the control cabinet.

 

The minimum permissible cross-section is 5 mm2.



 

SIMATIC Panel PC 877

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Operating instructions, Release 07/2006, A5E00877780-01

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Siemens PANEL PC 877 Connecting the equipotential bonding circuit, Steps for connecting the equipotential bonding