General technical data
1.2 Electromagnetic compatibility
S7-300 Module data
Manual, 06/2017, A5E00105505-AJ
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1.2 Electromagnetic compatibility
Definition
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of an electrical installation to function
satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without interfering with that environment.
The S7-300 modules also satisfy requirements of EMC legislation for the European domestic
market. Compliance of the S7-300 system with specifications and directives on electric
design is prerequisite.
Pulseshaped disturbance
The table below shows the EMC compatibility of S7 modules in areas subject to pulse-
shaped disturbance.
corresponds with degree
of severity
Electrostatic discharge
Air discharge: ±8 kV
Contact discharge ± 4 kV
3
Burst pulses (high-speed transi-
ent disturbance)
2 kV (power supply lines)
2 kV (signal lines > 3 m)
1 kV (signal lines < 3 m)
3
3
High-energy single pulse (surge) to IEC 61000-4-5
External protective circuit required
(refer to
S7-300 Automation System, Hardware and Installation,
Chapter
"Lightning and overvoltage protection")
3
• asymmetric coupling
2 kV (power supply lines)
DC with protective elements
2 kV (signal/ data line only > 3 m),
with protective elements as required
• symmetric coupling
1 kV (power supply lines) DC with
protective elements
1 kV (signal/ data line only > 3 m),
with protective elements as required