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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
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4 Wiring
4.4 Grounding
4.3.3 For FX2(FX) and FX2C PLCs
4.4 Grounding
Grounding should be performed as stated below.
• The grounding resistance should be 100Ω or less.
• Independent grounding should be performed for best results.
When independent grounding can not be performed, perform "shared grounding" as shown in the following
figure.
→ For details, refer to the Hardware Edition of each series.
• The grounding wire size should be AWG 14 (2 mm
2
) or larger.
• The grounding point should be close to the PLC, and all grounding wires should be as short as possible.
SA
SB
SG
*1
FX
2
-40AW FX
2
-40AW
SA
SB
SG
*1
FX
2
-40AP
T
R
FX
2
-40AP
R
T
*1
Connect the terminal to the terminal in each PLC (main unit).
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Shared grounding
Good condition
Common grounding
Not allowed
Independent grounding
Best condition