Rockwell Automation Publication 2198-UM004A-EN-P - October 2019 77
Connect the Kinetix 5100 Drive System Chapter 4
Ground the 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 protection against electrical shock. Grounding your drives and
panels minimize the 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 Your Drive to the System Subpanel
Ground Kinetix 5100 drives to a bonded cabinet ground bus with a braided
ground strap 12 mm
(0.5 in.) by 0.8 mm (0.03 in.). Keep the braided ground strap
as short as possible for optimum bonding.
Figure 52 - Connect the Braided Ground Strap Example
Refer to the System Design for Control of Electrical Noise Reference Manual,
publication GMC-RM001
, for more information.
IMPORTANT To improve the bond between the Kinetix 5100 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.
For CE grounding requirements, refer to Agency Compliance
on page 20.
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Kinetix 5100
Servo Drive
Item Description
1 Ground lug attached to mounting fastener, 2.0 N•m (17.7 lb•in), max
2 Braided ground strap (customer supplied)
3 Ground grid or power distribution ground
4 Bonded cabinet ground bus (customer supplied)
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