Connecting 
  6.4 Connecting the equipotential bonding circuit 
SIMATIC Box PC 627 
Operating Instructions, Release 05/2006, A5E00362052-03 
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6.4  6.4 Connecting the equipotential bonding circuit 
 
A low-impedance earth connection ensures that interference signals generated by external 
power supply cables, signal cables or cables to the I/O modules are safely discharged to 
earth. 
 
Equipotential bonding terminal 
The equipotential bonding terminal on 
the device (large surface, large-area 
contact) must be connected with the 
central grounding busbar of the cabinet 
or plant in which the PC is to be 
installed. The minimum conductor 
cross-section may not be less than 5 
mm
2
.