Grounding the drive, 3 grounding the drive – Rockwell Automation GV3000/SE AC Drive Ver. 6.06 Hdwe Ref., Installation, and Troubleshooting Manual User Manual

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GV3000/SE AC Drive Hardware Reference, Version 6.06

Do not route more than three sets of motor leads through a single conduit. This will

minimize cross-talk that could reduce the effectiveness of noise reduction methods. If

more than three drive/motor connections per conduit are required, shielded cable

must be used. If possible, each conduit should contain only one set of motor leads.

4.2.1 Replacing Conduit Plugs

The plastic plugs installed in the conduit hub of all NEMA 4x/12 and NEMA 12 drives

must be replaced with NPT connectors or hole plugs having a similar enclosure rating.

Seal all threaded connections.

4.3 Grounding the Drive

Use the following steps to ground the drive:
Step 1. Remove the drive’s cover. On 200-400 HP drives, open the outer cabinet

door.

Step 2. Run a suitable equipment grounding conductor unbroken from the drive’s

ground terminal to the motor’s ground terminal and then to earth ground. See

figures 4.1 to 4.7, 5.1, and 5.2.

Step 3. Connect a suitable grounding conductor to the motor frame, the remote

control station (if used), and the transformer. Run each conductor unbroken

to earth ground.

When adding more than one grounding conductor wire to a single chassis

ground, twist the conductors together.

Step 4. Reattach the drive’s cover. On 200-400 HP drives, close the outer cabinet

door.

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ATTENTION: Unused wires in conduit must be grounded at both ends

to avoid a possible shock hazard caused by induced voltages. Also, if a

drive sharing a conduit is being serviced or installed, all drives using this

conduit should be disabled to eliminate the possible shock hazard from

cross-coupled motor leads. Failure to observe these precautions could

result in bodily injury.

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ATTENTION: The user is responsible for conforming with all applicable

local, national, and international codes. Failure to observe this precaution

could result in damage to, or destruction of, the equipment.

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