Rockwell Automation Publication 2094-UM001J-EN-P - March 2017 95
Connect the Kinetix 6000 Drive System Chapter 5
Grounding the Kinetix 6000
Drive System
All equipment and components of a machine or process system must have a
common earth ground point connected to 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.
Ground the Power Rail to the System Subpanel
The 2094-PRx and 2094-PRSx power rail ships with a braided ground strap,
100 mm (3.9 in.), that connects to the bonded cabinet ground bus. Connect
the other end to either the power rail ground stud or mounting bracket ground
stud, if mounting brackets are used.
Figure 47 - Connecting the Braided Ground Strap Examples
For power rail dimensions, refer to the Kinetix 6000 Power Rail Installation
Instructions, publication 2094-IN003
.
ATTENTION: The National Electrical Code contains grounding requirements,
conventions, and definitions. Follow all applicable local codes and
regulations to safely ground your system.
For CE grounding requirements, refer to Agency Compliance on page 22
.
LIM
PRS
PR
LIM
PR/PRS
LIM
PRS
PR
LIM
PRS
PR
PR
PR
Ground Grid or Power
Distribution Ground
Bonded Cabinet
Ground Bus
Braided
Ground Strap
2094 Power Rail
(2094-PRSx shown)
Bonded Cabinet
Ground Bus
Bonded Cabinet
Ground Bus
2094 Power Rail
on 2094 Mounting Brackets
(2094-PRSx shown)
Line Interface Module
on 2094 Mounting Brackets
(2094-ALxxS shown)
Ground Grid or Power
Distribution Ground
Ground Grid or Power
Distribution Ground
Braided
Ground Strap
Braided
Ground Strap
Ground Stud
Ground Stud
Ground Stud
2094 Mounting Bracket
(2094-XNBRKT-1)
2094 Mounting Bracket
(2094-XNBRKT-1)