● For copper, at least 6 mm²
●
For aluminum, at least 16 mm²
● For steel, at least 50 mm²
 
   
Note
If this is not observed, high leakage currents can flow through the cable. This can result 
in a fault in the data connection or device defects.
 
Due to the maximum length of 100 m for PROFIBUS copper cable at 12 Mbit/s or for 
PROFINET 
copper cable and due to the electrical isolation, EMC protection and equipotential 
bonding aspects, it is recommended that fiber-optic cables be used for connections between 
buildings.
Additional information
Further information on the protective connection and equipotential bonding can be found in 
the following references:
● SINAMICS drive system: See the SINAMICS manuals
● PROFIBUS and PROFINET: See the following Internet address (
http://www.profibus.com) 
(at Downloads)
Connecting
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