Installation, connecting up and commissioning   
5.2 Installing the CP, connecting power and ground 
  CP 343-1 
38  Manual, 12/2018, C79000−G8976−C201-08 
 
Attachment to Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET interface): 2 x 8pin RJ45 jack 
Connecting the power supply 
Slider for setting the chassis ground connection 
Figure 5-1  Connectors of the CP 
Ground/chassis ground concept 
 
Note 
Note the instructions regarding the grounding and chassis ground concept in the 
SIMATIC
 S7 installation guides; see “SIMATIC S7 Programmable Controller S7300 - 
Installation and Hardware: Installation Manual": 
/12/ (Page 74)". 
Behind the hinged panel on the left of the device, you will see a slider with which you can 
connect or disconnect the chassis ground of the 24V power supply with reference ground. 
●  Slider pushed in: Chassis ground and reference ground are connected (caution: you can 
feel the slider lock into position). 
●  Slider pulled out: There is no connection between chassis ground and reference ground. 
When shipped: Slider pushed in 
Use a screwdriver to set the slider.