Mounting and connecting the device 
  3.3 Connecting the device 
SIMATIC IPC677E 
Operating Instructions, 04/2019, A5E45117996-AA 
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3.3.2  Connection of equipotential-bonding cable 
A low-resistance ground connection ensures that interference signals generated by external 
power supply cables, signal cables or cables to the I/O modules are safely discharged to 
ground. 
The connection for functional earthing on a device has a large surface, makes contact over a 
large area and is marked with the following symbol: 
 
Requirements 
For the equipotential bonding connection, you require: 
●  A T20 screwdriver 
●  An equipotential bonding cable with a minimum cross-section of 2.5 mm
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Procedure  
1.  Connect the marked equipotential bonding connection (M4 thread) of the device with the 
equipotential bonding cable. 
Make sure the equipotential bonding cable has contact with the enclosure over a large 
area. 
 
2.  Connect the equipotential bonding cable with the central grounding point of the control 
cabinet. 
Make sure the equipotential bonding cable has contact with the central grounding point 
over a large area.