Grounding your kinetix 350 drive system, Ground your drive to the system subpanel – Rockwell Automation 2097-Vxxx Kinetix 350 Single-axis EtherNet/IP Servo Drive User Manual User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 2097-UM002C-EN-P - December 2013
Chapter 4 Connect the Kinetix 350 Drive System
Grounding Your Kinetix 350
Drive System
All equipment and components of a machine or process system must have a
common earth ground point connected to their chassis. A grounded system
provides a safety ground path for short circuit protection. Grounding your
modules and panels minimize shock hazard to personnel and damage to
equipment caused by short circuits, transient overvoltages, and accidental
connection of energized conductors to the equipment chassis. For CE grounding
requirements, refer to
.
Ground Your Drive to the System Subpanel
If the Kinetix 350 drive is mounted on a painted subpanel, ground the drive to a
bonded cabinet ground bus by using a braided ground strap or 4.0 mm
2
(12 AWG) solid copper wire 100 mm (3.9 in.) long.
Figure 32 - Connecting the Braided Ground Strap Example
For drive dimensions, refer to Product Dimensions in Kinetix Servo Drives
Specifications Technical Data, publicat
IMPORTANT
To improve the bond between the Kinetix 350 drive and subpanel, construct
your subpanel out of zinc plated (paint-free) steel.
ATTENTION: The National Electrical Code contains grounding requirements,
conventions, and definitions. Follow all applicable local codes and regulations
to safely ground your system. Refer to the illustration below for details on
grounding your Kinetix 350 drive. Refer to
for the power wiring
diagram for your Kinetix 350 drive.
Bonded Cabinet
Ground Bus
Ground Grid or Power
Distribution Ground
Braided
Ground Strap
Ground Stud