Bonding multiple subpanels – Rockwell Automation 2097-Vxxx Kinetix 350 Single-axis EtherNet/IP Servo Drive User Manual User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 2097-UM002A-EN-P - December 2013

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Install the Kinetix 350 Drive System Chapter 2

Bonding Multiple Subpanels

Bonding multiple subpanels creates a common low impedance exit path for the
high frequency energy inside the cabinet. Subpanels that are not bonded together
can not share a common low impedance path. This difference in impedance can
affect networks and other devices that span multiple panels:

Bond the top and bottom of each subpanel to the cabinet by using

25.4 mm (1.0 in.) by 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) wire braid. As a rule, the wider
and shorter the braid is, the better the bond.

Scrape the paint from around each fastener to maximize metal-to-metal

contact.

Figure 5 - Multiple Subpanels and Cabinet Recommendations

Wire Braid

25.4 mm (1.0 in.) by

6.35 mm (0.25 in.)

Remove paint

from cabinet.

Ground bus

bonded to the

subpanel.

Wire Braid

25.4 mm (1.0 in.) by

6.35 mm (0.25 in.)

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