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Grounding – Rockwell Automation 1771-IFE ANALOG INPUT MODULE User Manual

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Installing the Input Module

Publication 1771Ć6.5.115 - February 1999

When using shielded cable wire, ground the foil shield and drain
wire only at one end of the cable. We recommend that you wrap the
foil shield and drain wire together, and connect them to a chassis
mounting bolt, grounding stud or chassis single-point grounding
point (Figure 2.5). Use heat shrink tubing to seal the exit point of the
wires. At the opposite end of the cable, tape exposed shield and drain
wire with electrical tape to insulate it from electrical contact.

Figure 2.5

Cable Grounding

Remove a length of cable

jacket from the Belden 8761

cable.

Pull the foil shield and bare

drain wire from the insulated

wires.

Bare drain

wire

Insulated

wires

Foil

shield

Twist the foil shield and drain

wire together to form a single

strand.

Attach a ground lug, and apply

heat shrink tubing to the exit area.

20104

Belden 8761 Cable

Length as needed

19480

When you connect grounding conductors to the I/O chassis

grounding stud, place a star washer under the first lug, then

place a nut with captive lock washer on top of each ground lug.

Grounding Stud

1

Use the cup washer if crimpĆon lugs are not used.

Chassis Ground

Ground Lug

Ground Lug

1

Star

Washer

I/O Chassis

Side Plate

Nut and Captive

Washer

ExternalĆtooth

Washers

#10 ThreadĆforming screw

19923

Shield and Drain

twisted together

Shield and Drain

twisted together

SingleĆpoint Grounding

Extend shield to termination point.

Expose just enough cable to adequately

terminate inner conductors.

Use heat shrink tubing or

other suitable insulation

where wire exits cable

jacket.

Nut

Refer to Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770Ć4.1 for additional
information.

Grounding