SimStep
Manual - 3400 Iss. D
7
th
June 2004
page 10
3 Cables
3.1 Motor and Limit/Datum cables
Motor and limit/datum cables fitted with connectors to plug into the rear panel of the
SimStep
may be specified. The available lengths are shown below. The motor cables
have a connector on both ends, which can be connected either to the connector fitted to
the stepper motor or to the stepper motor wires via an MSA889 Junction Box.
Likewise, the
Limit
and
Datum
connections can be made either by connecting to the
socket on the end of the cable or via an MSA889 junction box. The connections to the
MSA889 junction box are shown in figures 4.2 and 4.3.
Fig. 3.1 Motor and Limit/Datum Cables
3.2 Electro-magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
The
SimStep
complies with EN-50081-1 and EN50082-1 when properly with cables that
use EMC connectors. The cable used to connect the motor to the drive should be a
screened, twisted pair type. The screen should be connected at both ends of the cable.
On the drive end, the screen should be connected to earthed metalwork of the case and
on the motor end, the screen should be connected to the motor body.
The EMC profile may be improved by fitting ferrite sleeves to the motor cables. For cable
diameters from 7mm to 8.5mm use RS part number 260-6492. For cable diameters from
8.5mm to 10mm use RS part number 309-7962.
Limit/Datum Cables
Length
Type
1 m
507LDC
01
894
2 m
507LDC
02
894
3 m
507LDC
03
894
5 m
507LDC
05
894
10m
507LDC
10
894
Limit/Datum Cable
Junction Box
Type MSA889
Motor Cable
Motor Cables
Length
Type
1 m
507MOC
01
892
- Limit Datum + Limit
2 m
507MOC
02
892
3 m
507MOC
03
892
Motor
5 m
507MOC
05
892
10m
507MOC
10
892