56 Publication 2711P-UM001I-EN-P - December 2008
Chapter 3 Power Connections
AC Power Connections
PanelView Plus devices with an integrated AC power supply have
these power ratings.
The input power terminal block supports these wire sizes.
Wire Specifications for AC Power Terminal Block
Protective Earth Connection
PanelView Plus devices with an AC power input have a protective
earth/ground terminal that you must connect to a low-impedance
earth/ground.
The protective earth/ground connection is on the power input
terminal block. The protective earth terminal requires a minimum wire
gauge.
Protective Earth Wire Specifications for AC Power
Terminal Voltage Range Frequency V A
400 and 600 85…264V AC 47…63 Hz 60V A max
700 to 1500 85…264V AC 47…63 Hz 160V A max
Terminal Wire Type
Dual-wire Gauge
(1)
Single-wire Gauge Terminal Screw Torque
400 and 600
Stranded
or solid
Cu 90 °C (194 °F)
22…16 AWG 22…14 AWG 0.45…0.56 Nm (4…5 lb•in)
700 to 1500 22…16 AWG 22…14 AWG 0.56 Nm (5 lb•in)
(1)
Two-wire max. per terminal
ATTENTION
The protective earth connection is required for both electrical
safety and Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) with the
European Union (EU) EMC directive for CE-mark conformance.
Terminal PE Symbol Wire Type Wire Gauge Terminal Screw Torque
400 and 600
Stranded
or solid
Cu 90 °C (194
°F)
14…12 AWG 0.45…0.56 Nm (4…5 lb•in)
700 to 1500 14…12 AWG 0.56 Nm (5 lb•in)