Connecting The Connection Box; Connection Information - Siemens SIMATIC HMI Series Operating Instructions Manual

3.6

Connecting the connection box

3.6.1

Connection information

Properties of cables to be used
Note the Specification of cables to be used (Page 242) before you start connecting. Use
only cables that meet the specification.
Use shielded standard cables for all remaining data cables. You can find information on
standard cables and additional information at:
Industry Mall (https://mall.industry.siemens.com)
NOTICE
Foreign objects or liquids
Foreign objects or liquids can cause a short-circuit inside the connection box and damage
the connection box or HMI device accordingly.
Pay attention to cleanliness. Keep foreign objects and liquids away while working on the
connection box.
Take care when working on the connection box that conducting materials, such as bare
cable leads, do not come into contact with the electrical circuits.
NOTICE
Observe local installation regulations
Observe the local installation regulations and the local installation conditions, such as
protective wiring for power supply cables, when connecting the cables.
Short-circuit and overload protection
Different measures for short-circuit and overload protection are required when setting up
an entire plant. The type of components and the level of obligation for the protective
measures depends on the regulation that applies to your plant configuration.
Connection sequence
NOTICE
Potential damage to property with incorrect connection sequence
Failure to adhere to the connection sequence can damage the connection box.
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Operating Instructions, 09/2018, A5E33876626-AC
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