Wiring according to EMC
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Electrical installation
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EDSPM−TXXX−9.0−11/2009
7.1 Wiring according to EMC
General notes · The electromagnetic compatibility of the I/O system IP20 depends on the type and accuracy of the installation. Special attention should be
paid to:
– Assembly
– Shielding
– Earthing
· Any other installation set−ups require the system to be checked for compliance with the EMC limit values for assessment of conformity with
the EMC Directive. This for instance applies to the following:
– Use of unshielded cables
· Responsibility for compliance with the EMC Directive is with the user.
– It can be assumed, if the following measures are observed, that no EMC problems will arise during operation and that the EMC Directive
and / or the EMC Act, respectively, is complied with.
– Operating devices near the system that do not meet the CE standard in terms of disturbance immunity EN 61000−4−2, may cause
electromagnetic interference to these devices by the decentralised I/O system IP20.
Assembly · Connect DIN rail to earthed mounting plate:
– Mounting plates with conductive surfaces (zinc−coated or stainless steel) allow permanent contact.
– Painted plates are not suitable for installation in accordance with the EMC.
· If you use several mounting plates:
– Connect the mounting plates electrically with a surface as large as possible (e.g. with copper bands).
· When laying the cables, ensure spatial separation from signalling and mains cables.
· Route the cables as close as possible to the reference potential. Freely suspended cables act like aerials.
Shielding · If possible, use only cables with braids.
· The shield coverage should be in excess of 80%.
· Data lines for serial coupling always require metallic or metallised plugs. Connect the shield of the data line to the plug housing.
· Use metal cable clamps to attach the braids.
· Connect shield to shield rail inside the switchgear cabinet.
· Connect the shields of analog control cables at one end (either to the sensor or as closely as possible to the analog module input).
Earthing · Earth all metallically conductive components with suitable cables from a central earthing point (PE bar).
· Comply with the minimum cross−sections defined in the safety instructions:
– It is not the cable cross−section that is decisive for EMC, but instead the cable surface and large−surface contact.