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Connecting a protective earth to Argon drive is the most crucial single connection to be made. Argon has two earthing methods: | Connecting a protective earth to Argon drive is the most crucial single connection to be made. Argon has two earthing methods: | ||
| − | * | + | *'''Earthing through the J4 PE terminal''' (always required) |
| − | * | + | *'''Earthing the device case''' (highly recommended and may be required by regulations in some countries) |
{{electricshock|Supplying power to the drive '''without proper earthing''' will allow leakage current to raise voltage potential of the device case to hazardous levels. Also ELV circuits (the other ports than J4) may become hazardous without earthing.}} | {{electricshock|Supplying power to the drive '''without proper earthing''' will allow leakage current to raise voltage potential of the device case to hazardous levels. Also ELV circuits (the other ports than J4) may become hazardous without earthing.}} | ||
| − | ==Earthing the J4 PE terminal== | + | ==Earthing through the J4 PE terminal== |
This is a mandatory connection. Follow the [[Argon user guide/Wiring|Argon wiring instructions]]. | This is a mandatory connection. Follow the [[Argon user guide/Wiring|Argon wiring instructions]]. | ||
| − | ==Earthing the case== | + | ==Earthing the device case== |
[[File:ArgonEarthing1.png|450px|thumb|Earthing points of the case]][[File:ArgonEarthing2.png|450px|thumb|Proper earthing wire installation with toothed locking washers ensure an electrical contact through surface coatings.]]Attaching protective earth wire to the case can provide much lower impedance PE connection compared to the J4 terminal making it highly recommended addition to grounding. Using both of the methods also provides redundancy in the case of one method fails. | [[File:ArgonEarthing1.png|450px|thumb|Earthing points of the case]][[File:ArgonEarthing2.png|450px|thumb|Proper earthing wire installation with toothed locking washers ensure an electrical contact through surface coatings.]]Attaching protective earth wire to the case can provide much lower impedance PE connection compared to the J4 terminal making it highly recommended addition to grounding. Using both of the methods also provides redundancy in the case of one method fails. | ||
Revision as of 13:14, 1 September 2013
Connecting a protective earth to Argon drive is the most crucial single connection to be made. Argon has two earthing methods:
- Earthing through the J4 PE terminal (always required)
- Earthing the device case (highly recommended and may be required by regulations in some countries)
 | Supplying power to the drive without proper earthing will allow leakage current to raise voltage potential of the device case to hazardous levels. Also ELV circuits (the other ports than J4) may become hazardous without earthing. |
Earthing through the J4 PE terminal
This is a mandatory connection. Follow the Argon wiring instructions.
Earthing the device case
Attaching protective earth wire to the case can provide much lower impedance PE connection compared to the J4 terminal making it highly recommended addition to grounding. Using both of the methods also provides redundancy in the case of one method fails.
After wiring, verify electrical connection by using a resistance meter between the case PE wire and J4 PE terminal while J4 PE wire is not connected.
