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5.10.2 Connecting interfaces to connecting terminal X4
Connection capacity
Various types of interfaces can be connected to the device via the X4 terminal. The pin
overview is described in the section "Design of the device (Page 17)".
The following aspects must be taken into account:
Conductor type
Solid conductor
Flexible conductor without end sleeve
Flexible conductor with ferrules, without plastic sleeve
Flexible conductor with ferrules, with plastic sleeve
The maximum length of cables to be connected to X4 is 8 m.
Note
Shielded cables
If cables with a shield are used, the shields must be connected to a ground connection in the
system in which the device is used. This is in order to ensure EMC and EMI compatibility.
Connecting an interface
Requirement
• Use the supplied plug connector.
• Use cables which have the supported connection capacity.
• Use slotted screwdrivers with a 3-mm blade.
Process
1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Identify the connections of the interface to be connected.
3. Connect all cables to the correct terminal sockets
4. Plug the connector in.
5. Switch on the power supply unit.
SIMATIC FDE Gateway V1.2
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Installing and connecting a device
Minimum cross-section
0.14 mm² (AWG26)
0.14 mm²
0.14 mm²
0.14 mm²
5.10 Connecting the device
Maximum cross-section
0.5 mm² (AWG20)
0.5 mm²
0.5 mm²
0.5 mm²
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