Chapter 5: System Cable Installation
5.11 Grounding the Robot System
Proper grounding is essential for safe and reliable robot operation. Follow these recom-
mendations to properly ground your robot system.
NOTE:
The resistance of the ground conductor must be ≤ 10 Ω.
Ground Point on Robot Base
The user can install a ground wire at the robot base to ground the robot. The ground point is
shown in the following figure. The user is responsible for supplying the ground wire to con-
nect to earth ground.
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Figure 5-14. (1) Ground Point on Robot Base
Ground Point on eMB-40R
The user can install a ground wire at the eMB-40R chassis. Use the hole below the eMB-40R
interface panel - see the following figure. The user should provide a ground wire and use the
provided M3 screw and external tooth lock washer to connect to earth ground. Make sure to
tighten the screw on the ground wire to create a proper ground connection. Two tapped holes
are provided to attach optional user-supplied strain relief.
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