E.3.5 operator control stations, E.3.6 i/o signals – Rockwell Automation SP500  AC Drive Installation and Operation Manual User Manual

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Compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards

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EN-60204-1, Part 15.2.2: Identification of the Protective Conductor

For insulated conductors, the two-color combination of green and yellow should meet
the following criteria for any given 15 mm length: one of the colors should cover at
least 30% and no more than 70% of the surface, with the other color covering the
remainder of the surface.

E.3.5 Operator Control Stations

The enclosure of an operator’s control station must be constructed of a conductive
metal. The cover of the enclosure should be bonded to the case and not rely on the
hinge for bonding. Standard industrial operator devices, e.g., pushbuttons, switches,
and meters, may be used.

The wiring connecting the operator’s devices to the drive must be run in continuous,
rigid, conductive conduit, continuously-screened armored cable, or equivalent. Note
that the use of flexible metal conduit, open wire, or wire in trays is not acceptable.
Many flexible metal conduit products have not been designed for RF containment and
are not adequate to maintain compliance.

Proper glands must be used to terminate the operator’s control station conduit/cable
at the station and the drive. The gland must secure the cable screen to the conductive
surfaces of the drive and station enclosure. A full 360° screen termination is preferred.
Screen pigtails are not permitted.

E.3.6 I/O Signals

Control (I/O) and signal wiring must be run in continuous, rigid, conductive conduit or
continuously-screened cable as shown in figure E.4. Note that the use of flexible metal
conduit, open wire, or wire in trays is not acceptable. Many flexible metal products
have not been designed for RF containment and are not adequate to maintain
compliance.

Figure E.4 - I/O Signal Cable

Stranded copper wire

Plastic insulation

Inner plastic sheath

Compact screen of galvanized (tinned) copper or steel braid

Outer plastic jacket

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