See also
Article numbers (accessories / spare parts) (Page 181)
11.3.2.9
Grounding SIMATIC CFU with aluminum housing
Required accessories
● Grounding cable, at least 4.0 mm
2
(copper)
● Screwdriver with 8 mm blade width
Grounding the housing
1. Strip the insulation of the grounding cable to 8 mm.
2. Fasten the grounding cable to the ground terminal (left side of the housing).
DANGER
CFU
Connect the grounding cable to the equipotential bonding terminal in accordance with
EN 60079-14.
11.3.3
Care and maintenance
11.3.3.1
Information on care and maintenance
DANGER
Explosion hazard
Observe the safety information in section "Use in hazardous areas (Page 29)".
The spring-loaded terminals are maintenance-free. The clamping force of the spring terminals
of the push-in connectors remains constant over time.
Maintenance of the CFU is limited mainly to visual inspections. These inspections of the CFU
may take place during operation.
● Before installing the cover, check the seal for damage and proper fit.
● Tighten screws and cable glands to the correct tightening torque
● The pressure compensation element is maintenance-free. If a pressure compensation
element is damaged, it must be replaced immediately.
Compact Field Unit in the housing for use in a hazardous area
11.3 Configuration with SIMATIC CFU with aluminum housing
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Summary of Contents for Simatic CFU
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