VFD Termination Kit Instructions

Step 1

Expose shield, minimally 1”, at the enclosure entrance to secure EMC grounding gland.

VFD Gnd Step 1
Step 2

Secure EMC grounding gland with 360° connection to the cable shield.

VFD Gnd Step 2
Step 3

Strip jacket back minimally 6” for connection to the drive backplane.

VFD Gnd Step 3
Enclosure Entrance to Drive Backplane
VFD Gnd: View on Cable
Step 4

Prep the shield for grounding at the drive with minimally 3” exposed of the tinned copper tape shield for best performance and use the alcohol wipes to remove any excess residue on exposed shield.

Grounding Kit Installation: Step 4
Step 5

Fan both tinned copper braids provided at both ends of the braid.

EMC Grounding Step 5
Step 6

Using conductive copper tape, secure tinned copper braid along a minimum of 3” of copper shield on two sides of the cable.

VFD Grounding- Step 6
Step 7

Using rubber slice tape, secure tinned copper braid for the full 3” along the copper tape shield.

VFD Gnd Step 7
Enclosure Entrance to Drive Backplane
VFD Gnd Step Entrance 2
Step 8

If panel is painted, prepare drive backplane using sand paper to expose the conductive metal surface.

VFD Gnd Step 8
Step 9

Fan both tinned copper braids provided at both ends of the braid. Using brass bolt, washers, locking washer, and nut, secure the other end of the tinned copper braid to the backplane. (Bolts are 1/4” - 20)

Tie wraps are included to use as needed; additional securing of the tinned copper braids or to bundle the 3 grounds together.

VFD Gnd Step 9
Step 10

Repeat as needed on the motor end.

VFD Gnd Step 10