Profibus
Static Discharge in Long PROFIBUS DP Cables Static Discharge Very long bus cables, which have been laid but not yet connected, are discharged as follows: Step
Action
1
Select the PROFIBUS DP connector closest to the FE/PE grounding clamp.
2
Touch the metal of the connector housing to the cabinet's FE/PE grounding clamp to discharge any static electricity.
3
Now connect the bus connector to the device.
4
Discharge the other PROFIBUS DP cable connectors as described in steps 2and 3.
Notes NOTE: During mounting, the metal part of the PROFIBUS DP connector is connected internally to the cable shield. When the bus cable connector is inserted into the module’s PROFIBUS port, a short connection between the shield and the FE/PE is created automatically.
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