GROUNDING

GROUNDING
Why ground? Types of Grounding methods Telecom grounding system Bonding in Telecom room Materials for grounding and bonding

Why Ground?
It is required by electrical codes It is required by equipment manufactures Protect personnel Protect equipment

Types of Grounding Methods

Electrical safety grounds Lightning grounds RF shielding and grounding Electro-static grounds

Telecom grounding system

Telecom bonding conductor Telecom main grounding busbar (TMGB) Telecom bonding backbone (TBB) Telecom bonding backbone interbuilding conductor (TBBIBC) Telecom grounding busbar (TGB)

Telecom grounding system

Bonding

Help to eliminate electro-static discharge

Help to keep RF interference down

Materials for Grounding & Bonding

4 awg & 6 awg stranded copper conductor 4 awg & 6 awg compression lugs Telecom grounding busbars Stainless steel hardware Copper & Steel conducting compound

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