Electrical Connection; Preparation; Selecting Cables - Siemens SIMOTICS XP 1MB1 series Operating Instructions Manual

Electrical connection

Observe the following when carrying out any work on the machine:
● Comply with the general safety instructions (Page 11)
● Comply with the applicable national and sector-specific regulations.
● When using the machine within the European Union, comply with the specifications laid
down in EN 50110-1 regarding safe operation of electrical equipment.
Note
Service Center
If you require support when electrically connecting up the machine, please contact the
Service Center.
Risk of explosion by fixing elements becoming loose
If you use fixing elements made from the wrong material or apply the wrong tightening
torque, this could impair current transfer or cause connecting parts to become loose.
Fastening elements can work loosely, so that the minimum air clearances are no longer
maintained. Sparking formation may occur, in an explosive atmosphere it can lead to an
explosion. This could result in death, serious injury or material damage to the machine or
even in failure, which could in turn lead indirectly to material failure of the system.
● Tighten the screwed connections to the specified tightening torques.
● Observe any specifications regarding the materials from which fixing elements must be
made.
● When performing servicing, check the fastenings.
6.1

Preparation

6.1.1

Selecting cables

Take the following criteria into account when selecting the connecting cables:
● Rated current
● Rated voltage
● If required, service factor
● System-dependent conditions, such as ambient temperature, routing type, cable cross-
section as defined by required length of cable, etc.
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