
RMS Technologies
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Version 1.20
R325I Single Axis Controller/Driver Manual
02/13/2006
Driver to Motor Cable AWG Table
1 Amp (Peak)
5 Amp (Peak)
Length
(Feet) 10 25 50 75 100 Length
(Feet) 10 25 50 75 100
Minimum
AWG 20 20 18 18 16 Minimum
AWG 16 16 14 12 12
2 Amp (Peak)
6 Amp (Peak)
Length
(Feet) 10 25 50 75 100 Length
(Feet) 10 25 50 75 100
Minimum
AWG 20 18 16 14 14 Minimum
AWG 14 14 14 12 12
3 Amp (Peak)
7 Amp (Peak)
Length
(Feet) 10 25 50 75 100 Length
(Feet) 10 25 50 75 100
Minimum
AWG 18 16 14 12 12 Minimum
AWG 12 12 12 12 12
4 Amp (Peak)
Length
(Feet) 10 25 50 75 100
Minimum
AWG 18 16 14 12 12
Driver to Motor 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 dependent on the
customer’s application and system.
NOTE:
Always use Shielded/Twisted Pairs for the Driver DC Supply Cable, the AC Supply
Cable and the Driver to Motor Cable.