Wire/Cable Types
1-11
Figure 1.11 Motor Cable Length
Important:
For multi motor applications review the installation carefully.
Consult your distributor drive specialist or Rockwell
Automation directly, when considering a multi motor
application with greater than two motors. In general most
installations will have no issues. However high peak cable
charging currents can cause drive over-currents or ground
faults.
Cable for Discrete Drive I/O
Discrete I/O such as Start and Stop commands can be wired to the drive
using a variety of cabling. Shielded cable is recommended, as it can help
reduce cross-coupled noise from power cables. Standard individual
conductors that meet the general requirements for type, temperature, gauge
and applicable codes are acceptable if they are routed away from higher
voltage cables to minimize noise coupling. However, multi-conductor cable
may be less expensive to install. Control wires should be separated from
power wires by at least 0.3 meters (1 foot)
Table 1.B Recommended Control Wire for Digital I/O
182.9 (600)
91.4 (300)
91.4 (300)
15.2 (50)
167.6 (550)
152.4 (500)
15.2 (50)
15.2 (50)
All examples represent motor cable length of 182.9 meters (600 feet)
Type
(1)
(1)
The cable choices shown are for 2 channel (A&B) or three channel (A,B & Z) encoders. If high resolution or
other types of feedback devices are used, choose a similar cable with the correct gauge and number of
conductor pairs.
Wire Type(s)
Description
Minimum
Insulation Rating
Unshielded Per US NEC or applicable national
or local code
–
300V, 60
º
C
(140
º
F)
Shielded
Multi-conductor shielded cable
such as Belden 8770(or equiv.)
0.750 mm
2
(18AWG),
3 conductor, shielded.
Summary of Contents for Allen-Bradley 1305-AA02A
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