Connecting   
5.1 Wiring 
  SIMOTION C 
92  Operating Instructions, 02/2012 
5.1.2  Configuring the electrical installation 
General rules for operating a SIMOTION C 
You must observe the following primary rules for integrating a SIMOTION C in an automation 
system or plant.  
System startup after certain events 
The following table identifies considerations required for startup of a system following certain 
events. 
Table 5- 1  System startup 
If there is ...  Then ... 
Startup after voltage drop or power 
failure 
All hazardous operating conditions must be avoided. If 
necessary, force an EMERGENCY STOP. 
Startup after releasing the 
EMERGENCY STOP apparatus  
must always be controlled and defined. 
Supply voltage 
The following table identifies the considerations required for the supply voltage.  
Table 5- 2  Supply voltage 
Scope  Requirement 
Stationary systems without all-pole 
power disconnect switches 
A power disconnect switch or a fuse must be provided in the 
electrical installation for the building. 
Load power supply, power supply 
modules 
The set rated voltage range corresponds to the local supply 
voltage. 
All electric circuits  The fluctuation/deviation of the supply voltage from the rated 
value must be within the permissible tolerance (see Technical 
data for S7-300 modules). 
24 VDC supply 
The following table identifies the considerations required for the 24 V supply. 
Table 5- 3  24 V supply 
Scope  Requirement 
buildings  external lightning protection.  Take lightning protection 
measures  
24 V DC supply lines, signal lines  internal lightning protection  (e.g. lightning conductors). 
24 V supply  Safe (electrical) isolation of extra-low voltage