7. Connecting the Controller
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When designing an application system, incorrect wiring or connection of each cable may cause unexpected
problems such as a disconnected cable or poor contact. The following explains examples of prohibited handling
of cables.
x
Do not cut and reconnect the cable for extension or shorten the cable.
x
Use a robot cable for any section where the cable will flex. [For the bending radius, refer to 11, “Motor/Encoder
Cable.”]
x
Provide a sufficient bending radius and prevent the cable from bending at the same point.
x
Do not let the cable bend, kink or twist.
x
Do not pull the cable with a strong force
x
Do not let the cable receive a turning force at a single point.
x
Do not pinch, drop a heavy object onto or cut the cable
Steel band
(piano wire)
Bundle loosely.
Use curl
codes
