Configuring 
  4.3 Component dimensions 
S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x: Installation 
Operating Instructions, Edition 08/2004, A5E00105492-05 
4-5 
Shielding contact element 
The direct contact between the shielding contact element and the mounting rail makes it 
easy for you to connect all shielded cables of your S7 modules to ground. 
CPU
PS
1
2
 
 
The figure illustrates the following 
(1)  Shielding terminals 
(2)  The bracket. 
Mount the bracket (order no. 6ES5 390-5AA0-0AA0) to the rail using the two screw bolts. If 
you use a shielding contact element, the specified dimensions are measured from the base 
of the element. 
•  Width of the shielding contact element: 80 mm 
•  Mountable shielding terminals per shielding contact element max. 4 
Table 4-3  Shielding terminals - Overview 
Cable with shielding diameter  Shielding terminal order no. 
Cable with 2 mm to 6 mm shielding diameter  6ES7 390–5AB00–0AA0 
Cable with 3 mm to 8 mm shielding diameter  6ES7 390–5BA00–0AA0 
Cable with 4 mm to 13 mm shielding diameter  6ES7 390–5CA00–0AA0