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Chapter 3 — System and site requirements
553-3121-210
Standard 3.0
January 1999
Grounding method
Each Option 11C Compact system cabinet is equipped with two ground lugs
located inside the cabinet.
The method of grounding used for the Option 11C Compact system depends
on whether or not cabinets are powered by the same service panel.
Cabinets powered by the same service panel
In the main cabinet, a #6 AWG ground wire is connected from one of the lugs
to the ground source (the ground bus in the AC power service panel). The
second ground lug is used to extend the ground connection (#6 AWG ground
wire) to an expansion cabinet.
Cabinets powered by different service panels
If an expansion cabinet cannot be powered from the same service panel as the
main cabinet, then it must be grounded separately to the service panel that
supplies it.
Conduit requirements
Conductive conduit linking panels and equipment are legal for use as a
grounding network in most countries. It is recommended that properly sized,
insulated copper conductors routed inside conduit for all Option 11C
Compact system ground paths be used whenever possible. A ground link
dependent on conduit may compromise or defeat the improvements made by
installing dedicated panels and transformers for the following reasons:
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Conduit links may be separated by personnel servicing unrelated
equipment.
CAUTION
In order to prevent grounding problems, cabinets should be powered
from the same dedicated power panel.
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