Document Scope

This manual is intended for users of Schneider Electric PLC systems during configuration and installation and provides information regarding grounding and measures for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

This manual serves the following purposes:

  • Provides an overview of general problems regarding grounding and EMC

  • Eases the selection of grounding and EMC measures in the entire system (machine or system)

  • Provides guidelines for configuration and installation of Schneider Electric components regarding grounding and EMC

Section 1 contains information concerning regulations in the European Union (EU) and in North America. This section also contains references to relevant international standards.

Section 2 contains basic information concerning grounding and electromagnetic disturbances. You will also find information concerning standard EMC measures listed according to the type of measure.

Section 3 contains guidelines for EMC and grounding measures in an automated system listed according to system area.

Sections 4-6 contains special configuration and installation information for the following three Schneider PLC families:

  • Quantum

  • Premium

  • Momentum

NOTE: For Modicon M340 and M580 platforms, please refer to the documentations provided with the product.

Section 7 contains special configuration and installation information for the following network components:

  • Modbus Plus

  • Remote I/O

  • PROFIBUS

  • INTERBUS

  • Ethernet

NOTE: Complementary information regarding grounding and measures for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is also available in Electrical installation guide.

Validity Note

This document is valid for EcoStruxure™ Control Expert 14.1 or later.

The technical characteristics of the devices described in the present document also appear online. To access the information online, go to the Schneider Electric home page www.se.com/ww/en/download/.

The characteristics that are described in the present document should be the same as those characteristics that appear online. In line with our policy of constant improvement, we may revise content over time to improve clarity and accuracy. If you see a difference between the document and online information, use the online information as your reference.

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You can download these technical publications, the present document and other technical information from our website www.se.com/en/download/.