{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"ga-earth-bar","name":"Earth bar","kind":"object","abbreviation":"GA","aliases":["grounding busbar PE bar","Earth bar CAD","Earth bar general arrangement","Earth bar panel layout"],"category":"connections-wiring","drawingTypes":["GA","Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"An earth bar provides a designated earthing connection point for multiple conductors.","description":["An earth bar provides a designated earthing connection point for multiple conductors.","Reserve lug spacing, fixing points and inspection access. The GA locates the physical item; the associated schematic or equipment schedule records its electrical interfaces.","The preview is independent educational geometry and is not a manufacturer outline, fabrication drawing or verified standard graphic. Obtain the applicable model drawing from the cited official source before making a dimensional layout."],"readingNotes":["Reserve lug spacing, fixing points and inspection access.","Its length and hole pattern depend on the specified conductor and connection arrangement."],"drawingChecklist":["Confirm the exact equipment identity, drawing revision and installation orientation.","Reserve lug spacing, fixing points and inspection access.","Cross-reference the terminals, cable routes and service tasks with the equipment schedule."],"distinction":"Its length and hole pattern depend on the specified conductor and connection arrangement.","facts":[{"label":"Record type","value":"Generic equipment / layout object"},{"label":"Drawing role","value":"Physical location and interface coordination"},{"label":"Dimensions","value":"Not specified here; use the selected manufacturer drawing"},{"label":"Artwork","value":"Original conceptual envelope; unitless and not to scale"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-object-phoenix-products","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}],"related":["terminal-strip","control-cabinet"],"artwork":"edu-object-ga-earth-bar","publishedOn":"2026-10-13","updatedOn":"2026-10-13","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/objects/ga-earth-bar","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/ga-earth-bar.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-object-phoenix-products","title":"Control cabinet components and automation products","publisher":"Phoenix Contact","url":"https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-au/products","type":"manufacturer","scope":"Public component categories for supply, control, communication, protection and connection; no exact-model ratings are inferred.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}]}