Protective earthing is provided by the appliance inlet. Grounding terminals can be used for a supplemental or functional ground strap.

ATE-15U

Table 42. ATE-15U I/O Panel Grounding Specifications
Specification Value
M4 screw torque 1.3 N · m (11.5 in. · lb)
M6 screw torque 3 N · m (26.5 in. · lb)
Wire gauge 10 AWG
Voltage rating 240 V
Minimum temperature rating 0 °C
Table 43. RMX-10151 Single-Phase PDU Ground Connection Specifications
Specification Value
M4 nut torque 1.3 N · m (11.5 in. · lb)
Wire gauge 10 AWG
Voltage rating 240 V
Minimum temperature rating 0 °C
Table 44. RMX-10140-16S2 and RMX-10140-24S2 Ground Connection, Front
Specification Value
M4 nut torque 1.3 N · m (11.5 in. · lb)
Note The RMX-10140 single-phase PEP front ground connection is supplemental, and is not required for standard PEP operation.
Table 45. RMX-10140-16S2 and RMX-10140-24S2 Ground Connection, Rear
Specification Value
M6 screw torque 3 N · m (26.5 in. · lb)
Wire gauge 10 AWG
Voltage rating 240 V
Minimum temperature rating 0 °C
Figure 42. ATE-15U Rear I/O Panel Grounding Connections
  1. Screw terminal grounding connection
  2. Banana jack grounding connection
Table 46. Rear I/O Panel Banana Jack Grounding Specifications
Specification Value
Mate connector Standard banana plug, 4 mm
Application ESD wrist strap
Table 47. Rear I/O Panel Screw Terminal Grounding Specifications
Specification Value
Screw size M4
Access head type Phillips
Recommended torque 1.3 N · m (11.5 in. · lb)
Figure 43. ATE-15U Front I/O Panel Grounding Connections
  1. Screw terminal grounding connection
  2. Banana jack grounding connection
Table 48. Front I/O Panel Banana Jack Grounding Specifications
Specification Value
Mate connector Standard banana plug, 4 mm
Application ESD wrist strap
Table 49. Front I/O Panel Screw Terminal Grounding Specifications
Specification Value
Screw size M4
Access head type Phillips
Recommended torque 1.3 N · m (11.5 in. · lb)

ATE-38U, ATE-44U, and ATE-38E

Figure 44. ATE-38U, ATE-44U and ATE-38E Rear I/O Panel Grounding Connections
  1. Screw terminal grounding connection
  2. Banana jack grounding connection
Table 50. ATE-38U, ATE-44U and ATE-38E Rear I/O Panel Banana Jack Grounding Specifications
Specification Value
Mate connector Standard banana plug, 4 mm
Application ESD wrist strap
Table 51. ATE-38U, ATE-44U and ATE-38E Rear I/O Panel Screw Terminal Grounding Specifications
Specification Value
Screw size M4
Access head type Phillips
Recommended torque 1.3 N · m (11.5 in. · lb)
Figure 45. ATE-38U, ATE-44U and ATE-38E Front I/O Panel Grounding Connections
  1. Screw terminal grounding connection
  2. Banana jack grounding connection
Table 52. ATE-38U, ATE-44U and ATE-38E Front I/O Panel Banana Jack Grounding Specifications
Specification Value
Mate connector Standard banana plug, 4 mm
Application ESD wrist strap
Table 53. ATE-38U, ATE-44U and ATE-38E Front I/O Panel Screw Terminal Grounding Specifications
Specification Value
Screw size M4
Access head type Phillips
Recommended torque 1.3 N · m (11.5 in. · lb)