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Connecting MindConnect Elements
This chapter shows you how to connect MindConnect Elements to the power supply and to
the Internet (for MindSphere).
5.1 Commissioning MindConnect Element
Objective
The MindConnect Elements should be connected to the power supply and commissioned.
Requirements
● The protective conductor is connected (valid only for MindConnect Nano). Refer to the
chapter Connecting the protective earth (Page 20).
● A two-core cable with a cable cross-section of 0.75 mm² to 2.5 mm².
● A slotted screwdriver with a 3 mm blade.
NOTICE
Power supply requirements
MindConnect Nano should only be connected to a 24 V DC to power supply which satisfies
the requirements of safety extra low voltage (SELV) according to IEC/EN/DIN EN/UL
60950-1.
MindConnect IoT2040 should only be connected to a 9...36 V DC power supply which
meets the requirements of safe extra low voltage (SELV) according to IEC/EN/DIN EN/UL
60950-1.
The power supply must meet the NEC class 2 or LPS requirement in accordance with
IEC/EN/DIN EN/UL 60950-1.
Note
The MindConnect Nano/IoT2040 package does not include power supply. The appropriate
power supply product from Siemens with the name SITOP can be used.