Siemens PANEL PC 877 User Manual
Connecting
6.4 Connecting the equipotential bonding circuit
SIMATIC Panel PC 877
Operating instructions, Release 07/2006, A5E00877780-01
Operating instructions, Release 07/2006, A5E00877780-01
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6.4
6.4
Connecting 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
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) 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 mm
2
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