Rockwell Automation 2097-Vxxx Kinetix 300 EtherNet/IP Indexing Servo Drive User Manual - Manual (Page 64)

64 Rockwell Automation Publication 2097-UM001D-EN-P - November 2012
Chapter 4 Connecting the Kinetix 300 Drive System
Grounding Your Kinetix 300
Drive System All equipment and components of a machine or process system should 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, see
CE Requirements in Chapter 1 .
Ground Your Drive to the System Subpanel
If the Kinetix 300 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 38 - Connecting the Braided Ground Strap Example
For drive dimensions, See Kinetix Servo Drives Specifications Technical Data,
publication
GMC-TD003 .
IMPORTANT To improve the bond between the Kinetix 300 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. See the illustration below for details on
grounding your Kinetix 300 drive. See
Appendix A for the power wiring diagram
for your Kinetix 300 drive.
Bonded Cabinet
Ground Bus
Ground Grid or Power
Distribution Ground
Braided
Ground Strap
Ground Stud