ANSI-J-STD-607-A: Harger Lightning & Grounding
ANSI-J-STD-607-A: Harger Lightning & Grounding
ANSI-J-STD-607-A: Harger Lightning & Grounding
Purpose
The purpose of this presentation is to give the user a better understanding of the requirements set forth by ANSI-J-STD-607-A, Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications
ANSI J-STD-607-A
This standards specifies the requirements for a uniform telecommunications grounding and bonding infrastructure that shall be followed within commercial buildings where telecommunications equipment will be installed.
Telecommunications
Definition: All forms of information that are conveyed within the building, for example voice, data, video, environmental control, security, audio, etc.
Telecomm Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB) Telecomm Bonding Conductor (TBC) Telecomm Bonding Backbone (TBB) Telecomm Grounding Busbar (TGB) Grounding Equalizer, (Formerly TBBIBC)
Serves as the dedicated extension of the building grounding electrode system for the telecommunications infrastructure. Also serves as the central attachment point for the telecommunications bonding backbone (TBB) and equipment. Typically 1 per building.
TMGB Requirements
Have minimum dimensions of thick, 4 wide and variable in length Be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory Shall be insulated from its support by a minimum of 2 Located so that it is accessible to telecommunications personnel The busbar shall be cleaned prior to fastening of conductors and an anti-oxidant should be applied to the contact area to control corrosion and reduce contact resistance
Connections to TMGB/TGB
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Panel Board Alternating Current Electrical Ground (ACEG) Metallic Raceways TBC TBB
Panelboard
5.2.6.1 Where a panelboard (electrical power panel) is located in the same room or space as the TMGB that panelboards alternating current equipment ground (ACEG) bus (when equipped) or the panelboard enclosure shall be bonded to the TMGB. 5.2.6.2 The TMGB shall be as close to the panelboard as practicable and shall be installed to maintain clearances required by applicable electrical codes.
Panel Board
The standard does not specify what size conductor to use when bonding the panel board to the TMGB. We recommend a minimum of #6 AWG and a maximum length of 13
5.2.7.1 The connections of the bonding conductor for telecommunications and the TBB to the TMGB shall utilize exothermic welding, listed compression lugs, suitable and equivalent one hole non-twisting lugs, or other irreversible compression type connections. Two-hole lugs are preferred. 5.2.7.2 The connections of the bonding telecommunications equipment to the TMGB shall utilize exothermic welding, listed compression lugs, or other irreversible compression type connections. Two-hole lugs are preferred.
Compression Lugs
Connection Process
Trim insulation back so that bared conductor is slightly longer than barrel.
Connection Process
Insert conductor so that it Butts up against end of barrel. View this thru inspection port.
Connection Process
2 crimp minimum
Make sure end of conductor remains at end of barrel; make first crimp, repeat crimping process
Connection Process
2 Crimp Minimum
Locate an area on the rack or raceway to attach a bonding conductor. This location should have adequate access while providing minimal obstruction to rack mounted equipment. Remove any paint, oxidation and dust from the surface using a grinding tool. Apply a generous coating of aluminum Antioxidant Joint Compound to the mounting surface. Attach bonding conductor using a two-hole compression lug and stainless steel hardware. Wipe off any excess antioxidant material.
The primary protector grounding conductor shall be connected to the TMGB. This conductor is intended to conduct lightning and ac fault currents from the telecommunication primary protectors. A minimum of 300 mm (1 ft) separation shall be maintained between this insulated conductor and any dc power cable, switchboard cable, or high frequency cables, even when placed in rigid metal conduit or EMT.
When the outside plant cable in the TEF incorporate a cable shield isolation gap, the cable shield on the building side of the gap shall be bonded to the TMGB. In buildings where the backbone cable incorporates a shield or metallic member, this shield or metallic member shall be bonded to the TMGB or TGB.
TBB
TBB Function
The intended function of a TBB is to reduce or equalize potential differences between telecommunications systems. While the TBB will carry some current under ac power ground fault conditions, it is not intended to provide the only ground fault return path.
The TBB shall be a copper conductor. The minimum TBB conductor size shall be a No. 6 AWG. The TBB should be sized at 2 kcmil per linear foot of conductor length up to a maximum of 3/0 AWG. The TBB may be insulated; if the TBB is insulated, the insulation shall meet the fire ratings of its pathway. The sizing of the TBB is not intended to account for the reduction or control of electromagnetic interference.
The TBB conductors should be installed without splices. Where splices are necessary, the number of splices should be a minimum and they shall be accessible and located in telecommunications spaces. Joined segments of a TBB shall be connected using exothermic welding, irreversible compression-type connectors, or equivalent.
Conductor Sizing
TBB no-nos
The interior water piping system of the building shall not be used as a TBB. The metallic cable shield shall not be used as a TBB.
Grounding Equalizer
Conductor that connects elements of the telecommunications grounding infrastructure. (Formerly TBBIBC). Interconnects multiple TBBs on the top floor and every 3rd floor in between Follows same sizing requirements as the TBB.
The TGB is the grounding connection point for telecommunications systems and equipment in the area served by that telecommunications room or equipment room. The TGB shall have minimum dimensions of thick by 2 wide and variable in length. Shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
5.5.2.1 The TBBs and other TGBs within the same space shall be bonded to the TGB with a conductor the same size as the TBB. 5.2.6.1 Where a panelboard (electrical power panel) is located n the same room or space as the TMGB that panelboards alternating current equipment ground (ACEG) bus (when equipped) or the panelboard enclosure shall be bonded to the TMGB.
TGB
In a metal frame (structural steel) building, where the steel framework is readily accessible within or external to the room; each TGB and TMGB shall be bonded t the vertical steel metal frame using a minimum No. 6 AWG conductor. When practicable because of shorter distances and, where horizontal steel members are permanently electrically bonded to vertical column members, the TGB may be bonded to these horizontal members in lieu of the vertical column members.
Summary
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