Nix Product Manual |
Wiring and Connections
INGENIA | 01/22/2019
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7.2.5 Power supply wiring recommendations
Wire section
The minimum wire section is determined by the current consumption and the allowed voltage drop across the
conductor. It is preferred to use
wide section stranded wires
to reduce impedance, power losses and ease the
assembly. Insulator size should not exceed 3.5 mm (connector pitch). Following table indicates recommended
section for the Nix Servo Drive:
Stranded wire (preferred)
0.5 mm
2
(20 AWG)
1.5 mm
2
(16 AWG)
Solid wire
0.5 mm
2
(20 AWG)
1.5 mm
2
(16 AWG)
Connection
Minimum wire size
Maximum wire size
Wire ferrules
For
low power applications
, it is recommended to use wire ferrules to prevent cable damage or wrong contacts.
For
higher power applications, direct cable connection is recommended
, since it provides lower contact
resistance. Due to the connector's size, the maximum allowed ferrule size is 0.5 mm
2
. Ensure the insulator does not
exceed 3.5 mm (connector pitch). Following table indicates recommended wire ferrules for the Nix Servo Drive:
Phoenix Contact
8 mm pin length,
0.5 mm
2
(20 AWG)
TE Connectivity
6 mm pin legth,
0.5 mm
2
(20 AWG)
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Wire length
• The distance between the Nix Servo Drive and the power supply
should be minimized when possible
. Short
cables are preferred since they reduce power losses as well as electromagnetic emissions and immunity.
•
For best immunity use twisted and shielded 2-wire cables for the DC power supply. This becomes crucial in
long cable applications.
•
Avoid running supply wires in parallel with other wires for long distances, especially feedback and signal
wires.
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