Mounting and connecting the device
3.4 Connecting the device
Unified Comfort Panels
42 Operating Instructions, 03/2020, A5E46641217-AA
General requirements for equipotential bonding
Differences in potential must be reduced by means of equipotential bonding in order to
ensure trouble-free operation of the relevant components of the electronic system. The
following must therefore be observed when installing the equipotential bonding circuit:
● The effectiveness of equipotential bonding increases as the impedance of the
equipotential bonding conductor decreases or as its cross-section increases.
● If two plant components are interconnected by means of shielded data cables and their
shielding is bonded at both ends to the grounding/protective conductor, the impedance of
the additionally installed equipotential bonding cable must not exceed 10% of the
shielding impedance.
● The cross-section of an equipotential bonding conductor must be capable of handling the
maximum equalizing current. Equipotential bonding cables are required between two
control cabinets with a minimum conductor cross-section of 16 mm².
● Use equipotential bonding conductors made of copper or galvanized steel. Establish a
large surface contact between the equipotential bonding conductors and the
grounding/protective conductor and protect them from corrosion.
● Clamp the shield of the data cable from the HMI device flush at the equipotential bonding
rail using suitable cable clamps. The equipotential bonding rail should be as close to the
HMI device as possible.
● Route the equipotential bonding conductor and data cables in parallel and with minimum
clearance in between.
Note
Equipotential bonding cable
Cable shields are not suitable for equipotential bonding. Always use the prescribed
equipotential bonding conductors for this. An equipotential bonding conductor between
control cabinets must have a minim
um cross-section of 16 mm². The cable between the
ound bar and HMI device must have a minimum cross-section of 4 mm
2
.
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