Connections; Route The Cables - ABB IRC5 Product Manual

2 Installation and commissioning

2.5.1 Route the cables

2.5 Connections

2.5.1 Route the cables
Route the cables
Cables of different types such as signal cables and power cables must not be
routed together as the power cables may introduce noise in the signal cable. When
crossing signals of different types it must be done at right angles.
All external cables that are to be connected inside the controller must be shielded
in the chassis before entering the cabinet.
All signals that are sensitive to interference should be routed and strapped along
the right side of the controller cabinet according to the image.
Signal class
Power signals
Control signals
Measuring signals
Data communication
signals
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Cable type
• These signals generate a lot of interference and must be
laid separate from control, measuring, and communication
signals.
• The shielding must be connected to a paint-free part of the
panel chassis of the cabinet at both ends of the cable. Any
unshielded cable must be as short as possible.
• The manipulator power cables are routed on the floor and
along the side of the controller.
• Cables should not be wound up like coils. This could cause
an elecrical field disturbing the signals.
• These signals are very sensitive to interference. To protect
these signals they should NOT be laid along with the power
signals.
• In the cable, each signal must be twisted with a neutral wire.
• The shielding must be connected directly to the chassis at
both ends of the cable.
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Product manual - IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller
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