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As the cables exit the chain, keep the spindle/router
cord separate while bundling the other cables into
one or two “cable ropes.”
Make sure to include the X2 motor cable that you
routed through the gantry beam, as well as the X1
motor and the X axis proximity switch (located on
this side of the gantry).
Secure this bundle to one of the holes in the side of
the end plate using a wire tie.
Cable management without an E-chain
Note:
This step only applies to tools with a 48” or 60” X axis.
Skip to the next section if you are working with a 96” table or
longer.
If you are setting up a tool with an X axis of 60” or shorter, or if you
had purchased this tool before 2013, an X axis E-chain is not included.
Continue to bundle the cable rope by adding wire ties every 12-16”.
Move the gantry along its full extent of travel to determine how much
slack is needed in the cable rope. Then secure it to the underside of
the table (using any unused holes in the cross-supports) until you
reach the other table side where the control box will be installed.
Any leftover cable should be made into large loops and secured under
the table. Avoid making tight coils, which can act as an antenna for
electrical interference.
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