Rockwell Automation 2099-BMxx Kinetix 7000 High Power Servo Drive User Manual - Manual (Page 81)

Rockwell Automation Publication 2099-UM001D-EN-P - December 2012 81
Connect the Kinetix 7000 Drive System Chapter 4
Grounding the Kinetix 7000
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 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.
See Agency Compliance on page 18 for CE grounding requirements.
Grounding Your System to the Subpanel
In Figure 50 , the drive is shown properly grounded to the bonded cabinet ground
on the subpanel.
Figure 50 - Drive Chassis Ground Connection
IMPORTANT To improve the bond between the 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 Interconnect Diagram Notes diagrams beginning on page 162 .
Ground grid or power
distribution ground *
Bonded Cabinet Ground *
Braided Ground Strap *
* Indicates customer-supplied item.
Kinetix 7000
Drive