Configuring   
4.9 Electrical assembly, protective measures and grounding 
  S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x: Installation 
4-24  Operating Instructions, Edition 08/2004, A5E00105492-05 
4.9.6  Overview: Grounding 
CPU 31xC 
The figure below shows you the complete assembly of an S7-300 with CPU 31xC with a 
power supply from TN-S mains. Apart from powering the CPU, the PS 307 also supplies the 
load current for the 24 VDC modules. Note: The layout of the power connections does not 
correspond with their physical arrangement; it was merely selected to give you a clear 
overview.  
Cabinet
Profile rail
PS
CPU
SM
L1
N
L+
M
µP
AC
AC
AC
AC
DC
DC
L1
L2
L3
N
PE
1
Low-voltage distribution
e.g. TN-S system (3 x 400 V)
Common grounding line in the cabinet
Load circuit
24 to 230 V AC for AC modules
Load circuit
5 to 60 V DC non-isolated DC modules
Load circuit
5 to 60 V DC for isolated DC modules
Signal modules
1
3
2
2
2
4
4
 
Table 4-10  Connecting the load voltage reference potential 
The figure illustrates the following 
(1) 
The main switch 
(2) 
The short-circuit / overload protection  
(3) 
The load current supply (galvanic isolation) 
(4) 
This connection is made automatically for the CPU 31xC