Connection of the protective earth
The stepper motors are marked on the housing with the symbol for protective earth.
![]() | Establish an electrically conductive connection with a large area Ensure that there is an electrically conductive connection 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 EN 60204. |
- ►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 |
