8 Rockwell Automation Publication 750-RM003A-EN-P - April 2018
Preface
Before Migration
Follow these best practices to be sure that your migration is successful.
• Upload and save the PowerFlex 700AFE parameters via Connected 
Components Workbench™, Studio 5000 Logix Designer®, or 
DriveExecutiveâ„¢ software. If you cannot connect to the drive online, 
manually record the parameter values.
• Record and label all power, digital, and analog I/O control wiring.
• Upload and save any network files and programmable logic controller 
(PLC) programs.
General Information
See the Wiring and Grounding Guidelines for Pulse-width Modulated 
(PWM) AC Drives Installation Instructions, publication DRIVES-IN001
, for 
information regarding the topics listed below.
Wire/cable type
• General
•Input power
• Discrete drive I/O
• Analog signal and encoder
• Communication
Power distribution
• System configurations
•AC line voltage
• Surge protection MOVs and common mode capacitors
• AC line impedance
• PowerFlex drives used with regenerative units
• DC bus wiring guidelines
Grounding
•Safety grounds
• Noise-related grounds
Installation practices
•Mounting
•Conduit entry
•Ground connections
• Wire routing
•Conduit
• Cable trays
•Shield termination
•Conductor termination
•Moisture