6.3 Wiring rules
When wiring use cables with the following AWG categories or cross sections.
Wiring rules for ... Screw/spring-loaded termi‐
nals
connectable cable cross sec‐
tions for flexible cables ...
without wire end ferrule 0.25 - 2.5 mm
2
AWG: 24 - 13
with wire end ferrule with plastic fer‐
rule**
0.25 - 2.5 mm
2
AWG: 24 - 13
with wire end ferrule without plastic fer‐
rule**
0.25 - 2.5 mm
2
AWG: 24 - 13
with TWIN wire end ferrule** 0.5 - 1 mm
2
AWG: 20 - 17
Stripped length of the cable 8 - 10 mm
Wire end ferrule according to DIN 46228 with plastic ferrule** 8 - 10 mm
* AWG: American Wire Gauge
** See note "Wire end ferrules"
Note
Wire end ferrules
Use crimp shapes with smooth surfaces, such as provided by square and trapeze shaped crimp
cross sections.
Crimp shapes with wave-shaped profile are unsuitable.
Connecting
6.3 Wiring rules
SCALANCE X-300
52 Compact Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E00982643-18