FPΣ User's Manual 
 
6.3 Wiring the Power Supply 
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Example 2: 
Do not ground the function earth terminal of the FPΣ when grounding a plus terminal (+) of the 
power supply.  
In some computers, the SG terminal of the RS232C port is connected with the connector 
shielding. Also, the FPΣ TOOL port shielding is connected with the function earth terminal 
(PE). Therefore, the GND and function earth terminals of the FPΣ are connected if the 
computer is connected. Especially when the FPΣ is connected to a computer with a plus 
terminal (+) grounded, the minus terminal (-) of an FPΣ is connected with the function earth 
terminal. A resulting short circuit may damage the FPΣ and its neighboring parts. 
SG
SG
24V
0V
GND
PE
1
2
1
A
B
C
 
A
 
Power supply 
1
Shielding 
B
 
CPU 
2
Cable 
C
 
Computer