Signal connection

Note

Supply and connection of sensors and actuators to EtherCAT P Box modules

The connected sensors and actuators must be supplied by an EtherCAT P Box. GNDS and GNDP from one of the M8 / M12 signal connections of an EtherCAT P Box must not be connected to the machine bed.

Signal connection 1:

Supply of externally powered sensors or actuators

If the sensors and actuators cannot be supplied from the EtherCAT P Box, the supply of externally powered sensors and actuators must be electrically isolated.

Signal connection 2:

EMC shield clamp

Depending on the application it may be necessary to additionally attach the shield of the sensor cables at the signal inputs of the box with shield clamps ZB8513-0002.

See Chapter: “Accessories”, section “Cables”.

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