Earth/ground connection – Rockwell Automation 2711PC-xxxx PanelView Plus 6 Compact Terminals User Manual User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 2711PC-UM002B-EN-P - April 2014
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Install the Terminal
Chapter 2
Earth/Ground Connection
PanelView Plus 6 compact terminals use a DC power input and have an earth/
ground terminal that you must connect to a low-impedance earth/ground:
• On 400 and 600 terminals, the earth/ground connection is on the power
terminal block.
• On 1000 terminals, the earth/ground connection is on the rear of the
display module.
IMPORTANT
The earth/ground connection to ground is mandatory. This connection is
required for the following:
• Noise immunity, reliability, and Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) with
the European Union (EU) EMC directive for CE-mark conformance
• Safety by Underwriters Laboratory
Table 19 - Earth Wire Specifications for DC Power
Terminal
Symbol
Wire Type
Wire Gauge
Terminal Screw Torque
400, 600
GND
Stranded or solid
Cu 90 °C (194 °F)
2.1…3.3 mm
2
(14…12 AWG)
0.45…0.56 N•m
(4…5 lb•in)
1000
GND
Stranded or solid
Cu 90 °C (194 °F)
2.1…5.3 mm
2
(14…10 AWG)
1.13…1.36 N•m
(10…12 lb•in)
ATTENTION: Damage or malfunction can occur when a voltage potential exists
between two separate ground points. Make sure the terminal does not serve as
a conductive path between ground points at different potentials.