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172  Operating Instructions, 03/2012, A5E03404994-02 
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 interference  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 signal cable with 24 V DC 
2 KV signal/data cable > 30 m 
1 KV signal cable < 30 m 
3 
High-energy single pulse 
(surge) in accordance with  
IEC 61000-4-5 
1
 
Asymmetrical coupling: 
  2 KV supply line 
DC voltage with protective elements 
  2 KV signal/data cable > 30 m, 
optional protective elements 
Symmetrical coupling: 
  1 KV supply line 
DC voltage with protective elements 
  1 KV signal cable > 30 m, 
optional protective elements 
3 
1
  External protective circuit required; please refer to the S7-300 automation system installation 
manual, Installation, "Lightning and overvoltage protection" section 
The S7-300 automation system installation manual, Installation, is available to download 
from the Internet (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/15390415
).