Connecting up
5.2 Wiring rules
SCALANCE XC-100
Operating Instructions, 06/2016, C79000-G8976-C415-02
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5.2
Wiring rules
When wiring use cables with the following AWG categories or cross sections.
Wiring rules for ...
Screw/spring-loaded termi-
nals
connectable cable cross sec-
tions for flexible cables ...
without wire end ferrule
0.2 - 2.5 mm
2
AWG: 24 - 13
with wire end ferrule with plastic fer-
rule**
0.25 - 2.5 mm
2
AWG: 24 - 13
with wire end ferrule without plastic
ferrule**
0.25 - 2.5 mm
2
AWG: 24 - 13
with TWIN wire end ferrule**
0.5 - 1 mm
2
AWG: 20 - 17
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.
