4.2 European Standards
246 YASKAWA ELECTRIC SIEP C710617 05F YASKAWA AC Drive GA700 Technical Manual
■ Install a Drive to Conform to the EMC Directive
Install drive models 2xxxB, 2xxxC, 4xxxB, and 4xxxC with this procedure to comply with the EMC Directive
when the drive is a single unit or installed in a larger device.
1. Install the drive on a grounded metal plate.
2. Wire the drive and motor.
3. Ground the wire shielding on the drive side and motor side.
A - Drive
B - 10 m (32.8 ft.) maximum
C - Motor
D - Metal conduit
E - Grounding wire
Figure 4.4 Wiring the Drive and Motor
Note:
• Use a braided shield cable for the drive and motor wiring or put the wires through a metal conduit.
• The maximum wiring length between the drive and motor is 10 m (32.8 ft.). Keep the cable between the drive and motor as
short as possible.
• Keep the grounding wire as short as possible.
4. Use a cable clamp to ground the motor cable to the metal plate.
Note:
Make sure that the protective ground wire complies with technical specifications and local safety standards.
A - Braided shield cable
B - Metal plate
C - Cable clamp (conductive)
Figure 4.5 Ground the shield