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The current through the Z-diode should be limited to 20 mA (specification of the Z-diode). 
This results in a minimum value for the series resistor of: 
R
diode 
= 14.8 V / 20 mA = 740 Ω 
The value for R
diode
 can be set to 1 KΩ. 
This resistance limits the maximum current through the Z-diode to approximately 15 mA.  
 
A short-circuit within the red-colored area (see circuit diagram) can be monitored through 
the voltage drop on the shunt R
shunt
, i.e., the input value of AI, see Table 7. 
To allow line monitoring, the value of AI must be evaluated in the logic of the user program.