Example with electronics cover size 1

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. 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 electrically conductive (e.g. unpainted).

[2]

PE conductor in the supply system cable

[3]

2nd PE conductor via separate terminals

[4]

EMC-compliant equipotential bonding, e.g., via ground strap (high frequency litz wire)

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

  • Do not use the cable shield from signal cables for equipotential bonding.

INFORMATION

For detailed information on equipotential bonding for decentralized inverters and drive units, refer to the manual "EMC in Drive Engineering – EMC-Compliant Installation in Practice" > "Equipotential Bonding of Decentralized Inverters" by SEW‑EURODRIVE.