Grounding Shielded Cables - Trane TR150 Service Manual

Frequency Converter Control

2.7 Grounding Shielded Cables

Connect the shielded control cables to the metal cabinet
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of the frequency converter with cable camps at both ends.
Illustration 2.3 shows ground cabling for optimal results.
Correct grounding
To ensure the best possible electrical connection, fit
control cables and cables for serial communication with
cable clamps at both ends.
Illustration 2.2 Correct Grounding
Incorrect grounding
Do not use twisted cable ends (pigtails) since they increase
shield impedance at high frequencies.
Ground potential protection
When the ground potential between the frequency
converter and the PLC or other interface device is different,
electrical noise may occur that can disturb the entire
system. Resolve the electrical noise by fitting an equalizing
cable next to the control cable. Minimum cable cross-
section is 10 mm
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Minimum 10 mm
2 Equalizing cable
Illustration 2.3 Ground Potential Protection
50/60 Hz ground loops
When using long control cables, 50/60 Hz ground loops
may occur that can disturb the entire system. Resolve the
ground loops by connecting 1 end of the shield with a
100 nF capacitor and keeping the lead short.
Illustration 2.4 50/60 Hz Ground Loops
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(8 AWG).
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(8 AWG)
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Serial communication control cables
Low-frequency noise currents between frequency
converters can be eliminated by connecting 1 end of the
shielded cable to frequency converter terminal 61. This
terminal connects to ground through an internal RC link.
To reduce the differential mode interference between
conductors, use twisted-pair cables.
Illustration 2.5 Serial Communication Control Cables
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