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STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNICATION SITES GROUNDING (EARTHING) SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS<br />

5.3.1 MASTER GROUND (EARTH) BUS BAR<br />

The purpose of the master ground bus bar (MGB) is to provided a convenient internal grounding<br />

(earthing) termination point <strong>for</strong> the <strong>communication</strong> system <strong>and</strong> to serve as a dedicated extension of the<br />

site's common grounding electrode system. The MGB functions as the primary internal earth reference<br />

point <strong>for</strong> all equipment ground bus conductors, grounding conductors <strong>and</strong> <strong>communication</strong>s equipment<br />

within the facility. Typically, there should only be a single MGB per building (ANSI-J-STD-607-A-<br />

2002 <strong>and</strong> ANSI T1.334-2002).<br />

NOTE: Large buildings or campuses with multiple power feeds may require special design considerations that<br />

are beyond the scope of this document. Consultation with Motorola Engineering or with an engineering<br />

firm specializing in grounding system design is recommended in these instances.<br />

A single MGB shall be installed <strong>for</strong> the <strong>communication</strong>s system within a shelter, building, room or<br />

equipment area. The MGB should be located in close proximity to the electrical service entrance <strong>and</strong><br />

installed with insulated mounting hardware. It may also be installed in an assembly of <strong>communication</strong>s<br />

equipment cabinets as deemed necessary to ensure an effective bonding point <strong>for</strong> all equipment earthing<br />

conductors. A typical MGB with insulated mounting hardware is shown in Figure 5-6.<br />

FIGURE 5-6 TYPICAL MASTER GROUND BUS BAR<br />

5.3.1.1 MGB SPECIFICATIONS<br />

The MGB shall be a copper bus bar with predrilled holes that provide <strong>for</strong> the use of st<strong>and</strong>ard-sized lugs.<br />

It is recommended that the bus bar be electrotin plated <strong>for</strong> reduced contact resistance. The MGB shall<br />

be sized in accordance with the immediate application <strong>and</strong> consideration should be given to future<br />

growth of the site. The MGB shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory<br />

(ANSI-J-STD-607-A-2002). See Table 5-1 on page 5-10 <strong>for</strong> additional specifications <strong>and</strong> requirements.<br />

68P81089E50-B 9/1/05 5-9

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