Siemens SIMATIC Operating Instructions

Fail-Safe Electronic Modules
8.2 4 /8 F-DI/4 F-DO DC24V/2A PROFIsafe Digital Electronic Module
ET 200pro Distributed I/O System - Fail-Safe Modules
88 Operating Instructions, 05/2007, A5E00394073-02
Switching of Grounded Loads
If the 4/8 F-DI/4 F-DO DC24V/2A PROFIsafe electronic module switches loads that have a
connection between the chassis and ground (e.g., to improve the EMC properties) and if the
chassis and ground are connected in the power supply, a "short circuit" will be detected.
From the perspective of the F-module, the M-switch (current sinking) is bridged by the
chassis-ground connection (refer to the following figure for an example for a 4/8 F-DI/4 F-DO
DC24V/2A PROFIsafe electronic module).
Remedy:
The resistance (R) between the chassis and ground on the load side must be greater than
100 kΩ.
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Siemens SIMATIC Specifications

General

Product type designation	SIMATIC
CPU	Varies by model
Memory	Varies by model
Input/Output	Varies by model
Communication	Varies by model
Programming Language	STEP 7
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C (varies by model)
Protection Class	IP20
Category	Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)