About ZERO GROUND System Solution

Since 1998, the ZERO GROUND System Solution has been used to safely wire all input and output connections included with large switching power supplies. ZERO GROUND addresses issues associated with Adjustable Speed Drives in BJT, SCR, GTO, IGCT and IGBT technology(s), in conjunction with motors, motor cables, as well as PE ground grids, and rapid rise pulse phenomenon.

ZERO GROUND has invested $3.5 million in Research, Development, Technical and Product Testing. Our experienced staff of engineers has over 175 years of industry experience with drives, motors, magnet wire, cable and conduit.

ZERO GROUND System Solution meets all requirements of NEC 336 Power and Control Cable Type TC, NEC 350 Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit Type LFMC and NEC 250 grounding. Testing was completed (2002) at Toshiba International Corporations’ Government Certified NVLAP Lab in Houston, TX. In addition, the ZERO GROUND System Solution has been operating successfully for over three years at various Beta Sites. The NVLAP Lab test data, coupled with the Beta Site information, validated claims for our US and International Patents. ZERO GROUND cable and conduit are now UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listed materials. In addition, ZERO GROUND System Solution is now rated for Class I Division II Hazardous Applications. ZERO GROUND has diligently worked with the United States Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), who have reviewed our data and visited our Beta Sites to verify claims. MSHA continues to work with us in utilizing the ZERO GROUND System Solution with equipment meeting MSHA safety requirements for the mines.

All ZERO GROUND System Solution cables and conduits are UL listed materials.

All ZERO GROUND System Solution cables are rated for 2000V AC RMS. The maximum horsepower (and voltage) this can be used for is: 1 - 500 HP @ 480 V, 3 phase (0 - 50 KHz) and 1 - 250 HP @ 240 V, 3 phase (0 - 50 KHz). ZERO GROUND is being successfully used in the field, with motors as follows:

5 HP @ 240 V, 3 Phase
20 HP @ 480 V, 3 Phase
50 HP @ 480 V, 3 Phase
125 HP @ 480 V, 3 Phase

All of these field applications are running (ASD’s) drives.

ZERO GROUND System Solution offers Safety & Reliability by reducing High Frequency Ground Currents to Zero and by directing fault currents away from hazardous locations to be safely dealt with. In addition ZERO GROUND significantly reduces unplanned downtime*, due to issues associated with ASD’s / motor installations.

*Unplanned Downtime – Cost of Labor, Materials, Lost Equipment (Repair or Replacement) and Lost Product