Ground Bond and Ground Continuity Testing

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Ground Bond and Ground Continuity Testing

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Ground Bond & Ground Continuity Testing Learning Objectives What is Ground? Grounding of electrical products Class I vs. Class II products Ground Bond The Ground Bond Test – What is it? Ground Bond Standards Information Ground Bond Testing Examples Ground Continuity The Ground Continuity Test – What is it? Ground Continuity Standards Information Ground Continuity Testing Examples Bond Vs. Continuity Comparing the Ground Bond and Ground Continuity tests Example of Ground Bond vs Ground Continuity Important to understand what a groun

What is Ground? Reference point for an electrical circuit Second line of defense against electrical shock1 Common return path for electrical current2 Ground or “earth” can have numerous functions and meanings. The main purpose of a ground is to reduce the risk of electrical shock. 1 – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_%28electricity%29#mediaviewer/File:HomeEarthRodAustralia1.jpg 2 - http://www.howequipmentworks.com/physics/electricity/elec_safety/electrical_safety.html

Modern Power Distribution

Different Functions of Ground Service Ground Equipment Ground Ground or “Earth” System or Service ground – designed to protect machines, tools and insulation. Equipment Ground – Designed to protect operator from electrical shock hazards.

Class I vs. Class II Electrical Products Class I products provide electrical protection by employing basic insulation and a grounded chassis. Class II products employ a double layer of insulation so a grounded chassis is not necessary.

What is Good Ground? National Electrical Code NEC 250-45 NEC 250-51 • NFPA 70 • Protect people and property from electrical hazards NEC 250-45 • ”Any exposed non-current carrying metal parts of cord & plug connected equipment which may become energized shall be grounded.” NEC 250-51 • Permanent and Continuous • Capacity to conduct fault current • Low impedance to limit voltage to ground. NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) stipulates the NEC which is adopted in all 50 U.S. States. The NEC gives requirements for grounding products and installations. The NEC defines a “good” ground.

Ground Bond and Continuity Tests Purpose • Ground Bond and Ground Continuity tests are designed to “check” the ground connection on a product or system. • How you ensure you have a proper ground. Method • Apply a current to the ground point of a product or system. • Measure potential drop across the ground circuit and calculate the circuit resistance. Testing • Ground Bond are generally TYPE TESTS. • Ground Continuity are generally PRODUCTION TESTS. These two types of tests are used to prove and verify that there is a low impedance path to the ground for electrical products and systems. This ensures proper grounding.

The Ground Bond Test Associated Research Inc. HYAMP connected to a DUT (Device Under Test)

Ground Bond Testing

Ground Bond Testing

Ground Bond Testing

By the Numbers – What the Standards State IEC/UL 60601-1 3rd Edition

Poll Question 1

By the Numbers – What the Standards State 3rd Edition - Luminaires UL 1598/CSA C22.2 No. 250.0-08 3rd Edition - Luminaires

By the Numbers – What the Standards State IEC/UL 60335-1 5th Edition

Ground Continuity Testing Definition • A DC low current test to check circuit resistance. • Similar concept to the Ground Bond testing. Method • Not all readings display an Ohmic value. • Light/buzzer meters to check whether continuity exists. Ground Continuity testing is the same concept as Ground Bond testing. You’re simply checking for a continuous path on a ground circuit. However, there are key differences between these two tests.

By the Numbers – What the Standards State IEC/UL 61010-1 3rd Edition

By the Numbers – What the Standards State IEC/UL 60335-1 5th Edition

Ground Bond Vs. Ground Continuity Ground Continuity Test Ground Bond Test • Verifies the existence of a ground connection • Readings generally given in Ωs • The test is quick to set up and easy to perform • Usually used as an extra feature during the Hipot test. • Verifies the integrity of a ground connection • Readings generally given in mΩ • Provides more valuable safety information about DUT • Can be combined with a Hipot test for a more complete safety testing system. The Ground Bond test is more stringent than the Ground Continuity test.

Ground Bond Vs. Ground Continuity Example: 64 strand wire with all but one strand connected.

Ground Bond Vs. Ground Continuity Example: 64 strand wire with all but one strand connected. A ground continuity test would pass this wire because the instrument reads a continuous path.

Ground Bond Vs. Ground Continuity Example: A Ground Bond test load the wire with high current. This would “burn up” the connection and cause a FAIL.

Ground Bond Testing Video Demonstration

Summary: Ground Bond Vs. Ground Continuity What is Ground? Grounding of electrical products Class I vs. Class II products Ground Bond The Ground Bond Test – What is it? Ground Bond Standards Information Ground Bond Testing Examples Ground Continuity The Ground Continuity Test – What is it? Ground Continuity Standards Information Ground Continuity Testing Examples Bond Vs. Continuity Comparing the Ground Bond and Ground Continuity tests Example of Ground Bond vs Ground Continuity Important to understand what a groun

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