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IMS Driver Supply Cable AWG Table
1 Ampere (Peak)
2 Amperes (Peak)
3 Amperes (Peak)
4 Amperes (Peak)
Length (Feet)
Minimum AWG
Length (Feet)
Minimum AWG
Length (Feet)
Minimum AWG
Length (Feet)
Minimum AWG
10 25 50* 75* 100*
10 25 50* 75* 100*
10 25 50* 75* 100*
10 25 50* 75* 100*
20 20 18 18
16
20 18 16 14
14
18 16 14 12
12
18 16 14 12
12
* Use the alternative methods innustrated in
Examples B and C when the cable length is
≥
50
feet. Also, use the same current rating when the
alternate AC power is used.
Driver Supply Cable Wire Size
NOTE:
These recommendations will provide optimal
protection against EMI and RFI. The actual cable type,
wire gauge, shield type and filtering devices used are de-
pendent on the customer’s application and system.
NOTE:
Always use Shielded/Twisted Pairs for the IMS
Driver DC Supply Cable, the AC Supply Cable and the IMS
Driver to Motor Cable.