Service Manual

Eliminating
Electrical Interference

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Edition Date Author Notes

1 11.03.2008 VF/MER New document (replaces document 984 6004 of 28.10.2002)

Maillefer pursues a policy of continuous development. Consequently, we reserve the right to modify or
improve without notice any product featured in this manual. Moreover, MAILLEFER does not accept
liability for any errors in this document.
© 2008 Maillefer All rights reserved.

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Connections Between Cabinets and Machines

1 ELIMINATING ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE

CAUSED BY CABLING

1.1 Connections Between Cabinets and Machines

Regardless of the type of routing – underground or overground cable ladders – the
cables should be separated by voltage type and signal type (e.g. power, control,
analog, Profibus).
The most simple solution, although limited in terms of effectiveness, consists of placing
the power and control cables on one side and the analog signal cables and Profibus
cables on the other.

Fig. 1-1

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Power and control Analog and Profibus

cables cables

Another more effective solution consists of placing the analog signal cables in a
raceway or metal tube which has been earthed.

Fig. 1-2

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Power and control Analog and Profibus

cables cables

NOTE: Analog signal cables must always be sheathed.

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Special Cables For IT Connections

1.2 Special Cables For IT Connections

MAILLEFER requests that the customer uses the second method (see Fig. 1-2), or a
similar method.

1.3 Earth Connection

The customer must connect all installation components (cabinets, machines) to a
10 mm2 ground bus bar.
These instructions must be followed in order to ensure the good working order, quality
and reliability of the installation.

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Connecting Cable Channels

1.4 Connecting Cable Channels

Incorrect

Fig. 1-3

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Correct

Fig. 1-4

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Connecting Cable Channels

Incorrect

Wrong

Fig. 1-5

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Incorrect

Fig. 1-6

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Connecting Cable Channels

Correct (ideal method)

Good

Fig. 1-7

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If it is not possible to superimpose and bolt the ends of the cables, stick a wide, short
braiding under each cable (Fig. 1-8).

Correct (if no other alternative)

Fig. 1-8

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Earth Connection

1.5 Earth Connection

For correct earthing, braids must be used, not cables.
The calculation for sizing the earthing braid is summarised in the example below:

PE - PEN

Fig. 1-9
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Earth Connection

Example of the connection of channels to metal supports (columns) and the procedure
to follow:

Fig. 1-10

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Earth Connection

Example of connection between machines:

Fig. 1-11

Treccia

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