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Setup
Cabling
ESCON 36/2 DC Hardware Reference
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3.3 Cabling
Here you can get the connection information required to commission your ESCON 36/2 DC. You will find all
details for both approaches, Plug&Play and making your own cables.
PLUG&PLAY
Take advantage of maxon’s prefab cable assemblies. They come as ready-to-use parts and will help you to
reduce commissioning time to a minimum.
a) Check the «Cable Selector» (  Table 3-7) to find the cable assemblies’ order number matching
the setup you will be using.
b) Follow the cross-reference to get the cable assemblies’ pin assignment.
MAKE&BAKE YOUR OWN
a) Check the «Cable Selector» (  Table 3-7) to find the required cables for the setup you will be
using.
b) Follow the cross-reference to get the cable’s specification and pin assignment.
c) Utilize the installation kit (

page 3-28) containing plugs and terminals that will fit the control-
ler’s sockets.
Table 3-7 Cable Selector
Cable
So
cket
DC Motor
with…
Designation
Order
number

page
Separated
Motor/Encoder
Cable
In
teg
rated
Motor/Encoder
Ri
bb
on
Cab
le
Power Cable 403957 3-14 J1 X X
DC Motor Cable 403962 3-15 J2 X
Encoder Cable 275934 3-18 J4 O O
I/O Cable 6core 403965 3-21 J5 X X
I/O Cable 7core 403964 3-25 J6 O O
USB Type A - micro B Cable 403968 3-27 J7 X X
Legend: X = required / O = optional