Chapter
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Wire/Cable Types
AC drive installations have specific requirements for cables. Wire or cable
selection for a drive application must consider a variety of criteria.
The following section covers the major issues and proper selection of cable.
Recommendations are made to address these issues. Cable materials and
construction must consider the following:
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Environment including moisture, temperature and harsh or corrosive
chemicals.
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Mechanical needs including geometry, shielding, flexibility and crush
resistance.
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Electrical characteristics including cable capacitance/charging current,
resistance/voltage drop, current rating and insulation. Insulation may be
the most significant of these. Since drives can create voltages well in
excess of line voltage, the industry standard cables used in the past may
not represent the best choice for customers using variable speed drives.
Drive installations benefit from using cable that is significantly different
than cable used to wire contactors and push buttons.
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Safety issues including electrical code requirements, grounding needs
and others.
Choosing incorrect cable can be costly and may adversely affect the
performance of your installation.
Summary of Contents for Allen-Bradley 1305-AA02A
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