Installing the S7-400
2-16 AutomationSystem S7-400 Hardwareand Installation
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2.6 Chassis Terminal Connection in the Non-IsolatedConfiguration

Reference Point

The racks offer the option of connecting the 24-V load voltage ground in the
non-isolated configuration to the 5-V ground (reference potential M, logic ground).
Connect the chassis ground to the reference point for non-isolated modules. The
reference point is metallically connected to the reference potential M.
The following figure shows the position of the reference point on a rack.
Grounding terminal
Load voltage ground
connection (reference point)
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Metallic connection,
disconnect upper screw for
ungrounded assemblies