SIMATIC TOP Connect and SIMATIC TOP Connect TPA
8-4
Programmable Logic Controllers S7-300 Module Data
A5E00105505-03
8.2 Wiring Components
Introduction
The following table contains the tasks that you have to perform one after the other
to commission SIMATIC TOP connect/... TPA successfully.
The sequence of steps is a suggestion but you can perform individual steps sooner
or later.
Sequence of steps for wiring
Table 8-2 Sequence of Steps for Wiring SIMATIC TOP connect/... TPA
Step Procedure Refer to Section...
1. Cut connecting cable to length and terminate 8.2.1
2. Wire the front connector module 8.2.2 and 8.3 or 8.4
3. Connect the connecting cable to the terminal
block
8.2.3 and 8.3 or 8.4
4. Wire actuators/sensors to the terminal block 8.2.4
8.2.1 Cut the Connecting Cable to Length and Terminate
Maximum length of cable
The length of the connecting cable (round-sheath ribbon cable) between the
SIMATIC S7 and the terminal blocks must not be more than 30 m.
Using the connectors
You must attach connectors to either end of the round-sheath ribbon cable, for
connection to the front connector module and the terminal block.
Connect the round-sheath ribbon cable to connector
1. Cut the round-sheath ribbon cable to the length required and remove part of the
cable sheath at both ends.
You will find the length of the cable sheath that has to be removed in the
following table: