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DBT Reach Drive User Manual
2.5.3 Signal and Control Wire Types
Table 2.5 – Recommended Signal Wire
Signal Type/
Where Used
Belden Wire Type(s)
(or equivalent)
Description
Minimum
Insulation
Rating
Analog I/O
and PTC
8760/9460
0.750 mm
2
(18AWG),
twisted pair, 100% shield
with drain
1
.
1.
If the wires are short and contained within a cabinet which has no sensitive circuits, the use of shielded
wire may not be necessary, but is always recommended.
300V,
75-90
degrees C
(167-194
degrees F)
8770
0.750 mm
2
(18AWG), 3
cond., shielded for remote
pot only.
Encoder/
Pulse I/O
<30 m (100
ft.)
Combined:
9730
2
2.
9730 is 3 individually shielded pairs (2 c power). If 3 channel is required, use 9728.
0.196 mm
2
(24AWG),
individually shielded.
Encoder/
Pulse I/O
30 to 152 m
(100 to 500
ft.)
Signal:
9730/9728
2
0.196 mm
2
(24AWG),
individually shielded.
Power:
8790
3
3.
8790 is 1 shielded pair.
0.750 mm
2
(18 AWG)
Combined:
9892
4
4.
9892 is 3 individually shielded pairs (3 channel), 0.33
2
(22 AWG) + 1 shielded pair 0.5 mm
2
(20 AWG)
for power.
0.330 mm
2
or 0.500 mm
2
4
Encoder/
Pulse I/O
152 to 259 m
(500 to 850
ft.)
Signal:
9730/9728
2
0.196 mm
2
(24AWG),
individually shielded.
Power:
8790
3
0.750 mm
2
(18 AWG)
Combined:
9773/9774
5
5.
9773 is 3 individually shielded pairs (2 c power). If channel 3 is required, use 9774.
0.750 mm
2
(18 AWG) or
0.500 mm
2
, individually
shielded pair
