Example with electronics cover size 2

The following figure shows the connection of the equipotential bonding and the PE conductor:

[1]

The mechanical installation of a drive unit with hollow shaft does not create a conductive connection of drive unit and mounting plate (e.g. in case of designs with gear unit). In this case, a low-impedance, Hf-capable equipotential bonding [4] is required. The mechanical installation of a drive unit without hollow shaft creates a conductive connection of drive unit and mounting plate. In this case, the entire contact surface must be conductive (e.g. unpainted).

[2]

PE conductor in the supply system cable

[3]

2. PE conductor via separate terminals

[4]

EMC-compliant equipotential bonding, for example using a ground strap (HF litz wire)

The contact surfaces must be conductive (free of paint). For improved low-impedance grounding at high frequencies, SEW‑EURODRIVE recommends using corrosion-resistant connecting elements. The HF grounding option can be combined with LF grounding at the terminal box.

  • Do not use the cable shields of signal cables for equipotential bonding.

INFORMATION

For detailed information on equipotential bonding for decentralized inverters and drive units, refer to the publication "Drive Engineering – Practical Implementation, EMC in Drive Engineering" in chapter "Equipotential Bonding of Decentralized Inverters" by SEW‑EURODRIVE.