Terminal Box; Figure 6-1 Water Drip Loop - Siemens SIMOTICS FD 1MM1 Series Operating And Installation Instructions

Electrical connection

6.3 Terminal box

● Lay the connecting cables and in particular the PE conductor in the terminal box in an open
● Connect the machine in such a way that a permanent, safe electrical connection is
● Lay and secure external auxiliary cables separately from the main cable. Elements with
● In case of high humidity or when installed outside, water drops can move along the cable
6.3 Terminal box
Depending on the version, different terminal boxes may be installed on the machine.
Depending on the terminal box, different cable entries and options for the cable connection are
possible. You can identify the terminal box installed on the machine via the illustrations in the
following chapters.
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arrangement so that chafing of the cable insulation is prevented.
maintained. Avoid protruding wire ends.
cable ties may be present for this purpose.
jacket and enter the motor through the cable entry and cable gland.
If you route the cable with an appropriate loop then water doesn't enter the terminal box, but
simply drips off.
Figure 6-1 Water drip loop
SIMOTICS FD 1MM1
Operating Instructions 02/2019