Connection
PE connection of earthed/floating thermocouples
The PE connection is responsible for the potential equalization of grounded and non-grounded thermocouples, and for thermocouples grounded at different potentials (see thermocouple measurement). The back voltage protection diverts mains voltages via the PE connection. This means that it is essential for proper earthing of the module to be guaranteed. When the module is being fitted, the PE connection should be established first. Connection of the module to the thermocouples via the connecting strip should be performed subsequently. In this way the risk of back voltage being present at the thermocouple inputs during assembly is avoided.