Planning the MOBY D system 
  4.5 EMC Guidelines 
MOBY D 
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4.5.5  Cabinet configuration 
The influence of the user in the configuration of an electromagnetically compatible plant 
encompasses cabinet configuration, cable installation, ground connections and correct 
shielding of cables.  
 
 
Note 
For information about electromagnetically compatible cabinet configuration, please consult 
the installation guidelines for SIMATIC PLCs. 
 
Shielding by enclosure 
Magnetic and electrical fields and electromagnetic waves can be kept away from the 
interference sink by using a metal enclosure. The easier the induced interference current can 
flow, the greater the intrinsic weakening of the interference field. All enclosures and metal 
panels in the cabinet should therefore be connected in a manner allowing good 
conductance. 
 
Figure 4-24  Shielding by enclosure 
If the control cabinet panels are insulated from each other, a high-frequency-conducting 
connection can be established using ribbon cables and high-frequency terminals or HF 
conducting paste. The larger the area of the connection, the greater the high-frequency 
conductivity. This is not possible using single-wire connections.