Table of contents
1 Security information.............................................................................................................................. 7
2 Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 9
3 System overview.................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Notes on the SIMATIC CN 4100 system ............................................................................... 11
3.2 SIMATIC CN 4100 .............................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Basic components of the system......................................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Rack with 4 slots ................................................................................................................ 12
3.3.2 CPU module....................................................................................................................... 13
4 Plant engineering ................................................................................................................................ 17
4.1 SIMATIC CN 4100 communication system conguration ..................................................... 17
5 Installation........................................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 Notes on installation .......................................................................................................... 21
5.2 Delivery ............................................................................................................................. 21
5.3 Information on the nameplate ........................................................................................... 22
5.4 Basics for mounting ........................................................................................................... 23
5.4.1 Minimum clearances in the control cabinet ........................................................................ 23
5.4.2 Dimensions for the drill hole .............................................................................................. 24
5.4.3 Notes on protective grounding ........................................................................................... 25
5.4.4 Grounding ......................................................................................................................... 26
5.4.4.1 Grounding connection ....................................................................................................... 26
5.4.4.2 Notes on the reference potential ........................................................................................ 27
5.4.4.3 Notes on cable shields........................................................................................................ 27
5.5 Overview of the installation ............................................................................................... 28
5.6 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 30
5.6.1 Removing the grounding screw.......................................................................................... 30
5.6.2 Mounting a rack................................................................................................................. 31
5.6.3 Grounding the rack with a cable......................................................................................... 32
5.6.4 Plugging in the module...................................................................................................... 33
5.6.5 Grounding the module with a cable.................................................................................... 34
6 Connecting .......................................................................................................................................... 35
6.1 Notes on operation ............................................................................................................ 35
6.2 Notes on wiring ................................................................................................................. 36
6.3 Overview of rack wiring ..................................................................................................... 38
6.4 Supply of the rack .............................................................................................................. 39
6.4.1 Connections of the rack ..................................................................................................... 39
6.4.2 Notes on the internal wiring of the rack.............................................................................. 39
6.4.3 Supply voltage................................................................................................................... 43
CN 4100 Communication System
Equipment Manual, 10/2021, A5E50871363-AA 3