I would turn it back to the standard itself. If it can pass the ground impedance test, then it's a reliable ground.
Hate to be circular but I think it's important to keep the intent of the standard simple and require it to be objective. Regards, Doug ---------- > From: GOEDDERZ, JIM <[email protected]> > To: 'PSnetPost' <[email protected]> > Subject: Reliably grounded > Date: Thursday, October 09, 1997 5:27 PM > > > I would like to get an industry statement on what constitutes reliable > Protective Earth Grounding. > > I reference IEC950, Par. 2.5, which states that "Accessible conductive > parts ...shall be reliably connected to a protective earthing terminal > within the equipment." > > Some safety agencies allow connection of the PE through a terminal > block, and others require that the PE connection be made directly, > before connecting to any component (including a terminal block). > > Can I get some response on what has been allowed, or required, in your > designs? > > James Goedderz > [email protected]
