Installing and connecting the device
3.3 Connecting the device
SIMATIC IPC527G
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Operating Instructions, 03/2019, A5E45491226-AA
WARNING
Electric shock and risk of fire
High voltage may be present in a defective device, which can cause fire or an electric
shock if touched. Death and serious bodily injury can result.
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Connect the device to the function earth before you put it into operation.
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The function earth terminal on the device must be connected to the function earth of the
control cabinet or system in which the device is installed.
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Never operate the device without function earth.
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If a device is defective, remove it from operation without delay and label it accordingly.
Requirement
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T20 screwdriver
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Cable lug for M4
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Function earth with minimum cross-section of 2.5 mm
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copper cable
Procedure
Clamp the cable lug on the function earth.
Firmly attach the cable lug to the function earth connection on
the device using the M4 thread (see part labeled).
Connect the function earth to the protective conductor
connection of the cabinet or the plant in which the device is
installed.