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Proper bonding and grounding of communication systems provide reliable operation for voice/3ata equipment, while enhancing safety for the operator in the event of lightning and AC ground fault conditions. Using ANSI/EIA/TIA607 grounding topologies, you can achieve these objectives.
Consistently engineering effective grounding systems allows for safe and reliable operation, regardless of the manufacturer and type of telecommunication equipment. ANSI-607 provides the design and installation requirements for various components of the telecommunication system including busbars, conductors, and conductor terminations.
The purpose of ANSI-607 states, in part: The telecommunications grounding and bonding infrastructure supports a multivendor, multiproduct environment, as well as the grounding practices for various systems you may install on customer premises.
Installation example. You can see an example of the ANSI607 in the Figure. This is a grounding system for a high-rise facility. At lower left, the telecommunication entrance facility (TEF) utilizes a single-point grounding system via the telecommunication main grounding busbar (TMGB). From there, the installer made three bonding connections at various grounding planes to...