6.3
Wiring rules
When wiring, use cables with the following AWG* categories or cross sections.
Wiring rules for ...
Spring-loaded terminals
connectable cable cross sec‐
tions for flexible cables ...
without wire end ferrule
0.75 - 2.5 mm
2
AWG: 20 - 14
with wire end ferrule**
0.75 - 2.5 mm
2
AWG: 20 - 14
with TWIN wire end ferrule**
0.75 - 1 mm
2
AWG: 20 - 18
Stripped length of the cable
8 - 10 mm
Wire end ferrule according to DIN 46228 with plastic ferrule**
8 - 10 mm
* AWG: American Wire Gauge
** See note "Wire end ferrules"
Note
Wire end ferrules
Use crimp shapes with smooth surfaces, such as provided by square and trapeze shaped crimp
cross sections.
Crimp shapes with wave-shaped profile are unsuitable.
Connecting up
6.3 Wiring rules
SCALANCE XR-300WG
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Operating Instructions, 03/2021, C79000-G8976-C454-07
