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Slim Panel Connections
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Grounding
Overview
The grounding resistance between the Slim Panel ground wire and the ground must be 100 Ω or
less. When using a long grounding wire, check the resistance and, if required, replace the wire with
a thicker wire and place it in a duct.
The table shows the maximum length for the wires:
Grounding Procedure
The Slim Panel ground has 2 connections:

DC Supply voltage

Ground connection pin
1 Supply voltage
2 Ground connection pin (functional ground connection pin)
3 Switching cabinet
4 Grounding strip
Wire cross-section Maximum line length
2.5 mm
2
(AWG 14)
30 m (98 ft)
60 m (196 ft) round trip
WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Use only the authorized grounding configurations shown below.

Confirm that the grounding resistance is 100 Ω or less.

Test the quality of your ground connection before applying power to the device. Excess noise
on the ground line can disrupt operations of the Industrial Personal Computer.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.