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Siemens Automation System S7-400 User Manual

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Wiring the S7-400

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Automation System S7-400 Hardware and Installation

A5E00850741-01

Figure 4-8 shows the methods described here. If the permissible potential
difference between grounding points is exceeded, you must install an equipotential
bonding conductor (copper conductor with a cross-section of ≥ 16 mm

2

).

CR

ER

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Shield/

protective

ground bar

< 7 V

Figure 4-8

Shielding and Grounding the Connecting Cable for a Remote Connection

Special Cases

For remote connections, you must use precut/preassembled connecting cables of
fixed length. When the connecting cables are laid, therefore, there may be excess
lengths. These must be coiled with a bifilar winding and deposited.