Product Bulletin StructuredGround ™ Direct Burial Compression Grounding System The Panduit® StructuredGround ™ Direct Burial Compression Grounding System provides the highest performance and most reliable compression connection in the industry. This system offers the speed and safety of a compression connection, while complying with the industry requirements of IEEE Std. 837. The fully inspectable system that is UL 467 Listed and CSA 22.2 Certified, ensures that the installed product operates safely. Wide range-taking and universal designs provide installation flexibility with a minimum number of parts, reducing procurement and inventory costs. Innovative features assure a high quality bond, reducing labor costs and improving crimp quality. DB RATED Key Features Benefits Meets IEEE Std 837 Offers the speed and safety of a compression connection through patented crimp technology for maximum reliability. Compliant to IEEE837, Rev 2002 and 2014.* Exceeds UL 467 and CSA 22.2 with Panduit or industry standard crimping tools and Panduit crimping dies Standards compliance and full inspectability ensures that the installed product operates safely, while reducing installation tool costs and providing convenience Complies with MIL-STD-202G (METHOD 201A) Reliable performance in high vibration environments Compression connection Non-flammable process that installs quickly and safely in any weather condition Wide range-taking ability and multi-conductor designs Provide design and installation flexibility with a minimum number of parts, reduce procurement costs, ease inventory management, and improve availability to meet critical project schedules Pre-applied conductive antioxidant compound Ensures a high quality mechanical and electrical bond, speeding installation Slotted tap design and locator die Speeds installation time, reduces labor costs and improves crimp quality *Contact Customer Service ([email protected]) for specifics on compliance to IEEE837-2014. Applications Oil and Gas Industrial Facilities Cell Towers Construction StructuredGround™ Direct Burial Compression Grounding System M e e t s t h e m o s t s t r i n g e n t i n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d s w h i l e o f f e r i n g u n m a t c h e d e a s e o f i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d s a f e t y . Why Does This Matter? Grounding is a critical functioning part of the electrical system. The integrity of your grounding system is dependent upon your connectors withstanding the environment in which they are installed. Achieving this reliability, while maximizing safety and speeding installation ensures a grounding system that will provide you with the greatest value. With the StructuredGround ™ Direct Burial Compression Grounding System, you benefit from a connector that meets the highest performance specification in the industry, faster installation, ensured safety in any weather condition, with a minimum investment in tooling and inventory. Tested to IEEE 837, Rev 2002 and 2014 The IEEE Green Book, “IEEE Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (IEEE Std 142-2007)”, states: “(i)t is recommended that [grounding] connections meet the requirements of IEEE Std 837.” The purpose of the “IEEE Std 837 for Qualifying Permanent Connections used in Substation Grounding” standard is to give assurance to the user that a connection meeting the requirements of this standard will perform in a satisfactory manner over the lifetime of the installation. IEEE Std 837 goes beyond the testing required by UL 467 and CSA 22.2, requiring sequences of environmental simulations including: lightning strike, freeze-thaw cycling, and chemical corrosion, to provide better assurance that the grounding system will remain viable throughout its installed life. Panduit’s enhanced crimp process, using patented technology, achieves the latest performance requirements and continues to provide unmatched verification of corrosion resistance. See page 8. Reduces Installation Costs n Can be installed in any weather – from extreme cold to wet conditions – the StructuredGround ™ Direct Burial Compression Grounding System will keep your construction project on time and on budget n Wide range-taking components can go from #6 to 500 kcmil wire with only five parts in the GCE and GCC families, minimizing inventory and tool investment n Only a single die required to crimp each element n Full inspectability – die index numbers are embossed on the connector body during the crimp process allowing the inspector to quickly and easily identify a proper installation Increases Job-Site Safety n No weld connections – special protective equipment or extra clothing is not required n Full inspectability – die index numbers are embossed on the connector body during the crimp process allowing the inspector to quickly and easily identify a proper installation n Hydraulic and battery operated compression connection crimping tools reduce operator stress and fatigue 2 4 6 5 3 1 1 2 Conductor to Conductor 2 4 Conductor to Building Steel E Style and Cross Connectors: Universal Beam Grounding Clamp: Creates bonds between parallel grounding conductors. Bonds structural steel to grounding conductor system. See pages 4 & 5 See page 6 Conductor to Rebar 5 E Style and Cross Connectors: Conductor to Grounding Electrodes Allows bonds to reinforcing bars. Grounding Plate Connector: See pages 4 & 5 Allows bonds through concrete. See page 6 3 Conductor to Ground Rod E Style and Cross Connectors: Creates bonds between perpendicular grounding conductors. See pages 4 & 5 6 Related Product LCC-W Long Barrel Two-Hole Code Conductor Lugs: For use with stranded copper conductors. Visit www.panduit.com for complete part details. AC equipment should be grounded per NEC standards. Enclosures should be grounded per manufacturer’s specifications. 3 StructuredGround™ Direct Burial Compression Grounding System DB RATED n Wide E Style Grounding Connectors range-taking ability and multi-conductor design provide flexibility with a minimum number of parts, allowing for conductor to conductor, conductor to rebar, and conductor to ground rod applications n Designed for the enhanced crimp process using patented technology which meets IEEE Std 837 n Slotted design allows quick and easy assembly of conductor to connector using Panduit cable ties, included n Patented pre-applied conductive antioxidant compound ensures a high quality mechanical and electrical bond, speeding installation n Color-coded and marked with Panduit die index numbers for proper crimp die selection n UL 467 Listed and CSA 22.2 Certified for grounding and bonding suitable for direct burial in earth or concrete when crimped with Panduit or industry standard crimping tools and Panduit dies n Complies with vibration tests per MIL-STD-202G (METHOD 201A) Views using cable ties W L Main H Main W L H Tap W L L Main H Tap GCE250-1/0 W Main H Tap GCE1/0-1/0 Main GCE500-1/0 Tap Figure Dimensions In. (mm) Part Number GCE1/0-1/0 Element Main Tap Main GCE250-1/0 Tap GCE250-250 Main Tap Copper Conductor Ground Rod Size Range Size AWG (mm2) In. (mm) #6 SOL – 1/0 STR (16 – 50) Traditional Traditional 3/8 – 1/2, #3 – #4 (9.5 – 12.7), (#10 – #13) 1.00 1.06 2.18 (25.4) (26.9) (55.4) — Black PG25 1 Traditional Enhanced 3/8 – 1/2, #3 – #4 1.00 1.08 2.66 (9.5 – 12.7), (#10 – #13) (25.4) (27.4) (67.6) Black PG25 1 Traditional Enhanced 1/2 – 3/4 5/8 – 3/4, #5 – #6 (12.7 – 19.1) (15.9 – 19.1), (#16 – #19) 1.00 1.36 2.64 (25.4) (34.5) (67.1) — — Blue PG50 1 Traditional Enhanced 1/2 – 3/4 5/8 – 3/4, #5 – #6 (12.7 – 19.1) (15.9 – 19.1), (#16 – #19) 1.00 1.32 2.85 (25.4) (33.4) (72.4) 1/0 STR – 250 kcmil — — (70 – 120) Blue PG50 1 Traditional Enhanced 1/0 STR – 250 kcmil 1/2 – 5/8 (70 – 120) (12.7 – 15.9) #6 SOL – 1/0 STR (16 – 50) — 1/0 STR – 250 kcmil 1/2 – 5/8 (70 – 120) (12.7 – 15.9) #6 SOL – 1/0 STR (16 – 50) Main 250 – 500 kcmil (150 – 240) *See page 8 for crimp process details. See page 7 for a complete list of installation tooling and die selections. 4 H Crimp Process* UL Listed and CSA IEEE Std Certified 837 1 Tap Tap — W Panduit Std. Die Index Pkg. No. Qty. PG10 250 – 500 kcmil (150 – 240) GCE500-250 — L 0.94 0.66 1.72 (23.9) (16.8) (43.7) Panduit Color Code GCE500-250 Red Main GCE500-1/0 Rebar Size In. (mm) L ? H Tap GCE250-250 W DB RATED n Only Grounding Cross Connectors a single die required to crimp each element, which speeds installation and reduces costs n Wide range-taking ability and multi-conductor design provide flexibility with a minimum number of parts, allowing for conductor to conductor, conductor to rebar, and conductor to ground rod applications n Designed for the enhanced crimp process using patented technology which meets IEEE Std 837 n Slotted design allows quick and easy assembly of conductor to connector using Panduit cable ties, included n Patented pre-applied conductive antioxidant compound ensures a high quality mechanical and electrical bond, speeding installation n Color-coded and marked with Panduit die index numbers for proper crimp die selection n UL 467 Listed and CSA 22.2 Certified for grounding and bonding suitable for direct burial in earth or concrete when crimped with Panduit or industry standard crimping tools and Panduit dies n Complies with vibration tests per MIL-STD-202G (METHOD 201A) W W L H L H Element A W W H W Element B W L W L GCC6X6250-250 9/16" ROD GCC6X61/0-1/0 Element B Element B GCC6X6500-250 9/16" ROD A B GCC6X6250-250 A B Panduit Die Index No. Std. Pkg. Qty. Red PG10 1 Traditional Traditional 2.12 #2 SOL – 250 kcmil 1/2 – 5/8 3/8 – 1/2, #3 – #4 (35 – 120) (12.7 – 15.9) (9.5 – 12.7), (#10 – #13) 1.00 1.06 (53.8) (25.4) (26.9) 1.68 #6 SOL – 1/0 STR — — (42.7) (16 – 50) Black PG25 1 Traditional Enhanced #2 SOL – 250 kcmil 1/2 – 5/8 3/8 – 1/2, #3 – #4 1.00 1.06 2.12 (35 – 120) (12.7 – 15.9) (9.5 – 12.7), (#10 – #13) (25.4) (26.9) (53.8) Black PG25 1 Traditional Enhanced 1/2 – 3/4 5/8 – 3/4, #5 – #6 1.32 2.48 (12.7 – 19.1) (15.9 – 19.1), (#16 – #19) 1.00 (33.5) (63.0) (25.4) 1.09 1.94 — — (27.7) (49.3) Blue PG50 1 Traditional Enhanced 1/2 – 3/4 5/8 – 3/4, #5 – #6 1.32 2.48 (12.7 – 19.1) (15.9 – 19.1), (#16 – #19) 1.00 (33.5) (63.0) (25.4) 1.16 2.29 #2 SOL – 250 kcmil — — (35 – 120) (29.5) (58.2) Blue PG50 1 Traditional Enhanced A 250 – 500 kcmil (150 – 240) B #6 SOL – 1/0 STR (16 – 50) A 250 – 500 kcmil (150 – 240) GCC6X6500-1/0 GCC6X6500-250 B Crimp Process* UL Listed and CSA IEEE Std Certified 837 Panduit Color Code Copper Conductor Ground Rod Size Range Size Element AWG (mm2) In. (mm) A #6 SOL – 1/0 STR — (16 – 50) B GCC6X6250-1/0 L GCC6X6500-1/0 9/16" ROD Figure Dimensions In. (mm) Part Number W L H Element B GCC6X6250-1/0 9/16" ROD Element A H Element B GCC6X61/0-1/0 3/8" ROD Element A H L H Element A H H W L H Element A L W L Rebar Size In. (mm) — L W H 0.94 0.66 1.37 (23.9) (16.8) (34.8) *See page 8 for crimp process details. See page 7 for a complete list of installation tooling and die selections. 5 StructuredGround™ Direct Burial Compression Grounding System DB RATED U n i v e r s a l B e a m G r o u n d i n g C l a m p n Universal, fits on a wide range of standard n UL 467 Listed and CSA 22.2 Certified for grounding and (angled) and wide flange (parallel) structural steel beams bonding suitable for direct burial in earth or concrete n Provides a mounting pad suitable for a two-hole compression lug n Complies with vibration tests per MIL-STD-202G (METHOD 201A) n Installs quickly and easily with standard 1/4 inch key hex wrench tooling W A H Part Number GUBC500-6 Copper Conductor Size Range AWG (mm2) Flange Thickness In. (mm) Thread Size In. #6 AWG – 500 kcmil (16 – 240) 0.250 – 0.675 (6.3 – 17.1) 1/2 – 13 L Figure Dimensions In. (mm) Std. Pkg. Qty. A L W H 1.75 (44.4) 3.15 (80.0) 2.13 (54.0) 2.50 (63.5) 1 For stainless steel mounting hardware kit, order part number GLMHK (includes two hex head bolts, two split lock washers and two SAE flat washers). DB RATED G r o u n d i n g P l a t e C o n n e c t o r assembly of conductor n Made from high conductivity copper; provides strength and n Slotted design allows quick and easy premium electrical properties to connector using Panduit cable ties included n Color-coded and marked with Panduit die index numbers for n Patented pre-applied conductive antioxidant compound proper crimp die selection ensures a high quality mechanical and electrical bond, speeding installation n UL 467 Listed and CSA 22.2 Certified for grounding and bonding suitable for direct burial in earth or concrete when n Complies with vibration tests per MIL-STD-202G crimped with Panduit or industry standard crimping tools and (METHOD 201A) Panduit dies W B L C Y W Copper Conductor Size Range AWG (mm2) Part Number GPC4H250-2 #2 SOL – 250 kcmil (35 – 120) H A Figure Dimensions In. (mm) Thread Size In. 1/2 – 13 L 5.81 (147.5) W 3.31 (84.0) H 3.58 (90.9) Y 1.97 (50.0) A 1.75 (44.5) B 1.75 (44.5) C 1.26 (32.0) Panduit Color Code Black Crimp Process* Panduit Die Std. UL Listed Index Pkg. and CSA IEEE Std No. Qty. Certified 837 PG25 1 Traditional Enhanced For stainless steel mounting hardware kit, order part number GLMHK (includes two hex head bolts, two split lock washers and two SAE flat washers). *See page 8 for crimp process details. See page 7 for a complete list of installation tooling and die selections. Locator Dies n Locating rib feature positions tap, ensuring full-width crimp n Color-coded for easy matching to color coding marked on connectors n Embosses die index number on connector barrels for post crimp inspection n Part number permanently marked on crimp die for easy identification n Provides circumferential crimp resulting in terminations with premium electrical and mechanical performance Used to Install Panduit Tap Part Numbers 1 Part Number Copper Tap CD-930G-1/0 GCE1/0-1/0, GCC6X61/0-1/0 Red PG10 CD-930G-250 GCE250-1/0, GCE250-250, GCC6X6250-1/0, GCC6X6250-250, GPC4H250-2 Black PG25 1 CD-930G-500 GCE500-1/0, GCE500-250, GCC6X6500-1/0, GCC6X6500-250 Blue PG50 1 *See page 8 for crimp process details. See page 7 for a complete list of installation tooling and die selections. 6 Std. Pkg. Qty. Copper Die Color and No. Installation Tooling and Die Selections for Types GCE, GCC, a n d G P C How to read this chart Installation Tools 12 TON Die Part Number 14 TON 15 TON Panduit For GCE250-1/0 and CT-2930 tool: CD-930G-250 Black PG25 (1) Color Code Die Index Number CT-930 CT-930CH CT-2930 CT-2930/L CT-2930/LE CT-2931 Burndy Y750, Y750-2, Y750BH, Y750BH-2, BAT750-14V, PAT750-18V, PAT750C-18V, PAT750XT-18V, PAT750CXT-18V, LPHY750 Number of Crimps CT-940CH CT-2940 CT-2940/L CT-2940/LE — Y46, Y46C, LPHY46 Thomas & Betts — Panduit Part Number GCE1/0-1/0 GCC6X61/0-1/0 GCE250-1/0 GCC6X6250-1/0 GCE250-250 GCE6X6250-250 GCC6X6500-1/0 GCE500-250 GCC6X6500-250 Rebar Size In. Panduit Crimp Die Part Number/ Color Code/Die Index Number/ (Number of Crimps) CD-930G-1/0 Element Copper Conductor Size Range Ground Rod Size In. Main #6 AWG SOL – 1/0 AWG STR — — Tap #6 AWG SOL – 1/0 AWG STR — — Red A #6 AWG SOL – 1/0 AWG STR — — PG10 B #6 AWG SOL – 1/0 AWG STR — — (1) Main 1/0 AWG SOL – 250 kcmil 1/2 – 5/8 3/8 – 1/2, #3 – #4 CD-930G-250 Tap #6 AWG SOL – 1/0 AWG STR — — Black A #2 AWG SOL – 250 kcmil 1/2 – 5/8 3/8 – 1/2, #3 – #4 PG25 B #6 AWG SOL – 1/0 AWG STR — — (1) Main 1/0 AWG SOL – 250 kcmil 1/2 – 5/8 3/8 – 1/2, #3 – #4 CD-930G-250 Tap 1/0 AWG SOL – 250 kcmil 1/2 – 5/8 3/8 – 1/2, #3 – #4 Black A #2 AWG SOL – 250 kcmil 1/2 – 5/8 3/8 – 1/2, #3 – #4 PG25 B #2 AWG SOL – 250 kcmil 1/2 – 5/8 3/8 – 1/2, #3 – #4 (1) #2 AWG SOL – 250 kcmil — — Main 250 – 500 kcmil 1/2 – 3/4 5/8 – 3/4, #5 – #6 Tap #6 AWG SOL – 1/0 AWG STR — — Blue A 250 – 500 kcmil 1/2 – 3/4 5/8 – 3/4, #5 – #6 PG50 GPC4H250-2 GCE500-1/0 TBM14M, TBM14MC, 13100A, TBM14RH, TBM14BSCR, TBM15 BPLT14BSCRI TBM15BSCR CD-930G-500 B #6 AWG SOL – 1/0 AWG STR — — (1) Main 250 – 500 kcmil 1/2 – 3/4 5/8 – 3/4, #5 – #6 CD-930G-500 Tap 1/0 AWG SOL – 250 kcmil — — Blue A 250 – 500 kcmil 1/2 – 3/4 5/8 – 3/4, #5 – #6 PG50 B #2 AWG SOL – 250 kcmil — — (1) 15 ton tools require the CD-940-DA adapter when used with CD-930G series crimping dies. Panduit crimping dies must be used with all tooling (Panduit and competitor). 7 StructuredGround™ Direct Burial Compression Grounding System Traditional Crimp Process** STEP 1) Position tap in die and crimp The traditional crimp process embosses the die number on the part once, for full inspectability Crimp Direction Crimp Direction **GCE1/0-1/0 and GCC6X61/0-1/0 achieve IEEE Std 837 through the traditional crimp process. Enhanced Crimp Process – Using Patented Technology STEP 3) Reposition crimping tool, position tap in die and crimp STEP 1) Position tap in die and crimp Crimp Direction Crimp Direction Crimp Direction Crimp Direction STEP 2) Reposition crimping tool, identify slotted tap design, align with locator die and crimp Crimp Direction Reposition Crimping Tool Crimp Direction The enhanced crimp process embosses the die number on the part twice, for full inspectability Die Locator WORLDWIDE SUBSIDIARIES AND SALES OFFICES PANDUIT CANADA Markham, Ontario [email protected] Phone: 800.777.3300 PANDUIT EUROPE LTD. London, UK [email protected] Phone: 44.20.8601.7200 PANDUIT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. Republic of Singapore [email protected] Phone: 65.6305.7575 PANDUIT JAPAN Tokyo, Japan [email protected] Phone: 81.3.6863.6000 PANDUIT LATIN AMERICA Guadalajara, Mexico [email protected] Phone: 52.33.3777.6000 PANDUIT AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 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