Notes On Connecting - Siemens SIMOTION P320-4 E Manual

Connection

7.3 Notes on connecting

7.3 Notes on connecting
Risk of fire and electric shock
The On/Off switch does not isolate the device from the power supply. Risk of electric shock
if the device is opened incorrectly or defective. There is also a risk of fire if the device or
connecting lines are damaged.
You should therefore protect the device as follows:
● Always pull out the power plug when you are not using the device or if the device is
● Connect the device to a protective conductor as instructed, see Section "Connecting the
● Use a central isolating switch in the case of cabinet installation.
Risk of lightning strikes
A lightning strike may enter the mains cables and data transmission cables and reach to a
person.
Death, serious injury and burns can be caused by lightning.
Take the following precautions:
● Disconnect the device from the power supply in good time when a thunderstorm is
● Do not touch mains cables and data transmission cables during a thunderstorm.
● Keep a sufficient distance from electric cables, distributors, systems, etc.
NOTICE
Fault caused by I/O devices
The connection of I/O devices can cause faults in the device.
The result may be personal injury and damage to the machine or plant.
Note the following when connecting I/O devices:
● Read the documentation of the I/O devices. Follow all instructions in the documentation.
● Only connect I/O devices which are approved for industrial applications in accordance
● I/O devices that are not hotplug-capable may only be connected after the device has been
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WARNING
defective. The power plug must be freely accessible.
protective conductor".
WARNING
approaching.
with EN 61000-6-2 and IEC 61000-6-2.
disconnected from the power supply.
SIMOTION P320-4 E / P320-4 S
Manual, 03/2018, A5E36004933B