Appendix 
  A.2 Protection against electromagnetic interference 
S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x: Installation 
Operating Instructions, Edition 08/2004, A5E00105492-05 
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A.2.2  Five basic rules for securing EMC 
A.2.2.1  1. Basic rule for ensuring EMC 
If you comply with theses five basic rules ... 
you can ensure EMC in many cases! 
Rule 1: Large area grounding contact 
When you install the automation equipment, make sure that the surfaces of inactive metal 
parts are properly bonded to chassis ground. 
•  Bond all passive metal parts to chassis ground, ensuring large area and low-impedance 
contact. 
•  When using screw connections on varnished or anodized metal parts, support contact 
with special contact washers or remove the protective insulating finish on the points of 
contact. 
•  Wherever possible, avoid the use of aluminum parts for ground bonding. Aluminum 
oxidizes very easily and is therefore less suitable for ground bonding. 
•  Create a central connection between chassis ground and the equipotential 
grounded/protective conductor system. 
A.2.2.2  2. Basic rule for ensuring EMC 
Rule 2: Proper cable routing 
Always ensure proper cable routing when wiring your system. 
•  Sort your wiring system into groups (high-voltage/power supply/signal/data cables). 
•  Always route high-voltage, signal or data cables through separated ducts or in separate 
bundles. 
•  Install the signal and data cables as close as possible to grounded surfaces (e.g. 
supporting beans, metal rails, steel cabinet walls ). 
See also 
Cable routing inside buildings (Page A-16) 
Outdoor routing of cables (Page A-18)