Technical specifications   
8.2 Directives and declarations 
  Basic Panels 
118  Operating Instructions, 04/2012, A5E02421799-03 
8.2  Directives and declarations 
8.2.1  Electromagnetic compatibility 
Introduction 
The HMI device fulfills, among other things, the requirements of the EMC law pertaining to 
the domestic European market.   
EMC-compatible installation of the HMI device    
The EMC-compliant installation of the HMI device and the application of interference-proof 
cable is the basis for interference-free operation. The "Directives for interference-free 
installation of PLCs" and the "PROFIBUS Networks" manual also apply for the installation of 
the HMI device. 
Pulse-shaped disturbance   
The following table shows the electromagnetic compatibility of modules with regard to pulse-
shaped interference. The precondition for electromagnetic compatibility is that the HMI 
device meets the specifications and guidelines for electrical installation. 
 
Pulse-shaped disturbance  Tested with  Degree of 
severity 
Electrostatic discharge 
in accordance with IEC 
61000-4-2 
Air discharge: 8 kV 
Contact discharge: 6 kV 
3 
Burst pulses 
(high-speed transient 
interference) 
in accordance with 
IEC 61000-4-4 
2 kV power supply cable 
2 kV signal cable, > 30 m 
1 kV signal cable, < 30 m 
3 
High-power surge pulses in accordance with IEC 61000-4-5, external protective circuit required (refer 
to the manual Automation System S7-300, Installation, "Lightning and overvoltage protection" 
section) 
Asymmetrical coupling  2 kV power cable 
DC voltage with protective elements 
2 kV signal/data cable, > 30 m, 
with protective elements as required 
3 
Symmetrical coupling  1 kV power cable 
DC voltage with protective elements 
1 KV signal cable, > 30 m, with protective elements as 
required 
3