en – Original instructions
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Grounding (earthing)
DANGER: Electrical hazard
•
Always connect the external protection conductor to the ground terminal before attempting to
make any other electrical connections
Connect all the electric accessories of the pump and the motor to the ground,
the connections are completed correctly
Check that the protection conductor (ground) is longer than the phase conductors; in case of
accidental disconnection of the power supply conductor, the protection conductor (ground)
must be the last one to detach itself from the terminal.
Use a cable with several strands to reduce electric noise.
4.3.2 Wire types and ratings
• All cables must comply with local and national standards in terms of section and ambient
temperature
• Use cables with minimum heat resistance +70°C (158°F); to ensure compliance with UL
(Underwriters Laboratories) regulations, all power supply connections must be completed
using the following types of copper cables with minimum resistance +75°C: THW, THWN
• Cables must never enter into contact with the motor body, the pump and the piping.
• The wires connected to the power supply terminals and the fault signal relay (NO, C) must be
separated from the others by means of reinforced insulation.
e-SM Drive models
Power supply input cable + PE
x Max. copper
Wire numbers
x Max. AWG
Mains and motor
cable terminals
Earth Conductor
3 x 1.5 mm
2
3 x 0.0023 sq.in
3 x 15 AWG Spring connectors Spring connectors
303, 305, 307, 311,
315, 322
4 x 1.5 mm
2
4 x 0.0023 sq.in
4 x 15 AWG
Control cables
External volt free contacts must be suitable for switching < 10 VDC.
Install the control cables separate from the power supply cables and the fault signal relay
cable
If the control cables are installed in parallel with the power supply cable or the fault signal
relay, the distance between the cables must exceed 200 mm
Do not intersect the power supply cables; should this be necessary, a 90°intersection angle is
e-SM Drive control cables
Wires number
x Max. copper Section
AWG Tightening torque
All I/O conductors
0.75÷1.5 mm
2
0.00012÷0.0023 sq.in
18÷16 AWG