Rockwell Automation 2711P PanelView Plus Terminal User Manual - Manual (Page 57)

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Power Connections Chapter 3
Functional Earth Connection
The PanelView Plus 700 to 1500 devices with an AC power input also
have a functional earth connection on the back of the display.
The functional earth terminal requires a minimum wire gauge.
Functional Earth Wire Specifications for AC Power
IMPORTANT
On 700 to 1500 devices, you must connect both protective earth
and functional earth to ground.
Terminal FE Symbol Wire Type Wire Gauge Terminal Screw Torque
700 to 1500
GND
Stranded or solid Cu 90 °C (194 °F) 14…10 AWG 1.13…1.36 Nm (10…12 lb•in)
ATTENTION
The functional earth and protective earth connections to ground
are mandatory. The functional earth is required for
Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) with the European Union
(EU) EMC directive for CE-mark conformance. The protective
earth/ground connection is required for safety and regulatory
compliance.