Safety instructions and approvals   
2.5 Electromagnetic compatibility 
  KP8, KP8F, KP32F 
30  Operating Instructions, 11/2011, A5E03284305-02 
2.5  Electromagnetic compatibility 
The HMI device fulfils, among other things, the requirements of the EMC laws pertaining to 
the European domestic market. 
EMC-compliant installation of HMI devices    
An EMC-compliant installation of the HMI device and the use of interference-proof cables 
form the basis of trouble-free operation. The following documentation applies to the 
mounting of the HMI device: 
●  Description "Directives for interference-free installation of PLCs" 
(http://support.automation.siemens.
com
/WW/view/de/1064706)" 
●  The manual "PROFINET System Description" 
Pulseshaped Interference   
The following table shows the electromagnetic compatibility of modules compared to pulse-
shaped interference. These specifications only apply when the HMI device meets the 
specifications and directives regarding electrical installation. 
 
Pulse-shaped interference  Tested with  Corresponds to test 
intensity 
Electrostatic discharge 
conforming to IEC 61000-4-
2:2008 
Air discharge: 8 kV 
Contact discharge: 6 kV 
3 
Bursts 
(high-speed transient 
interference) 
in accordance with IEC 61000-
4-4:2004 
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 61000-4-5:2005, external protective circuit required 
(refer to manual S7-300 Automation System, Installation, section "Lightning and overvoltage 
protection"). 
Asymmetric coupling  2 kV power cable 
DC voltage with protective elements 
2 KV signal/data cable, > 30 m, 
with protective elements as required 
3 
Symmetric coupling  1 kV power cable 
DC voltage with protective elements 
1 KV signal cable, > 30 m, 
with protective elements as required 
3