Ground Cable
Appearance and Structure
Figure 8-1 shows the appearance of a typical ground cable.
Other types of ground cables are similar to the example shown in the figure, except for their cross-sectional area, size of the cable lugs, and cable length.
Figure 8-2 shows the structure of a ground cable.
Pin Assignments
Table 8-1 lists the pin assignments of a ground cable.
Connection
A ground cable grounds a device to protect it from lightning and electromagnetic interference. A ground cable is connected to a chassis in the following way:
- The OT-4 naked crimping connector connects to the ground point on the chassis.
- The OT-6 naked crimping connector connects to the ground point on the cabinet.