Connect the protective earth ground – Rockwell Automation 1756-xxxx ControlLogix Chassis and Power Supplies Installation Instructions User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-IN005C-EN-P - March 2014
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Install Chassis and Power Supplies
Chapter 1
Connect the Protective Earth Ground
Use 2.1 mm2 (14 AWG) solid or stranded-copper wire rated at 90 °C (194 °F) or
greater to connect the protective earth ground. Tighten the nuts on the
protective earth ground terminal stud to a torque of 16.27 N•m (12 lb•in).
Connect the functional earth ground as shown in
Figure 13
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Figure 13 - Protective Earth Ground Connection
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To Ground Bus
IMPORTANT
Some chassis can have a second protective earth-ground terminal stud. If your
application requires the use of a second protective earth-ground terminal stud,
please use the additional protective earth-ground terminal stud to connect the
chassis to the ground bus.
Item
Description
1
Protective earth-ground terminal stud
2
Star washer
3
Equipment grounding conductor (ground lug with 2.1 mm² [14 AWG] solid or stranded-copper wire rated
at 90 °C [194 °F] or greater)
4
Nut with captive star washer
5
Wiring terminal block (bottom terminal is protective earth ground)