6.5.2
Grounding
Observe the following:
• Provide independent grounding when possible. Ground the FG and LG terminals to the protective ground
conductor dedicated to the programmable controller.
• If independent grounding cannot be provided, employ (2) Shared grounding shown below.
Programmable
controller
(1) Independent grounding
• Use thick cables up to 2. Bring the grounding point close to the programmable controller as much as
possible so that the ground cable can be shortened.
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Programmable
Another
controller
equipment
Grounding
Best
(2) Common grounding
Programmable
Another
controller
equipment
Grounding
Good
(3) Joint grounding
Another
equipment
Not allowed