Connection of the protective earth
The stepper motors are marked on the housing with the symbol for protective earth.
![]()  | Establish an electrically conductive bond with a large area Ensure that there is an electrically conductive bond with a large area between the stepper motor and the mounting plate in the control cabinet. Ground connections dissipate HF interference and form a protective measure according to EN60204.  | 
- ►Place ring cable lug 1 on unpainted surface
 - ►Place washer 2 and spring washer 3 on screw 4
 - ►Turn screw 4 into the threaded hole provided to fasten the 
ring cable lug 1 - ►Observe the tightening torque:
 
Screw  | Tightening torque [Nm]  | 
|---|---|
M4  | 3, strength class 8.8  | 
