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Variable-frequency (VFD) cable shielding protects the cable, machinery and workers by reducing electrical noise’s effects on signals, lowering electromagnetic radiation and preventing crosstalk between cables. In this episode, learn best practices for terminating and grounding the shield of a VFD cable in the field.
Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Brad Pollard, Vice President of Sales for Automation Products and Steve Wetzel, Senior Product Engineer at Southwire Co. Also discover the common questions they get from electrical contractors in the field. See if you should do anything special for grounding cables at intermediate termination boxes. And find out what Rockwell Automation recommends for terminating VFD cables.
And of course, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.
Access more resources from today’s episode:
• Visit Southwire Co. at Booth #627 at the 2022 Automation Fair Event.
• White Paper: Terminating Variable-Frequency Drive (VFD) Cables.
• Video: Proper Termination of VFD Cables.
• White Paper: Begin with the End in Mind: Proper VFD Cable Termination.
• Video: VFD Termination Kit Installation.
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