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5-6 VS1MD AC Drive User Manual
5.6 I/O Wiring Recommendations
5.6.1 Maximum Control Wire Length Recommendations
Do not exceed control wiring length of 30 meters (100 feet). Control signal cable
length is highly dependent on electrical environment and installation practices. To
improve noise immunity, the I/O terminal block Common must be connected to ground
terminal/protective earth.
5.7 Technical Specifications
Please see Appendix A - Technical Specifications for detailed electrical information.
Table 5.1 – Recommended Control and Signal Wire
1
1
If the wires are short and contained within a cabinet that has no sensitive circuits,
the use of shielded wire may not be necessary, but is always recommended.
Wire Type(s) Description
Minimum
Insulation
Rating
Belden 8760/9460
(or equiv.)
0.8 mm
2
(18AWG), twisted pair, 100% shield with drain.
300 V
75° C
(167° F)
Belden 8770
(or equiv.)
0.8 mm
2
(18AWG), 3 conductor, shielded for remote pot
only.
Table 5.2 – I/O Terminal Block Specifications
Maximum Wire Size
1
1
Maximum / minimum that the terminal block will accept. These are not
recommendations.
Minimum Wire Size
1
Torque
1.3 mm
2
(16 AWG) 0.13 mm
2
(26 AWG)
0.5 to 0.8 Nm
(4.4 in-lb to 7 in-lb)