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Siemens D 21.4 · 2017
MOTION-CONNECT connection systems
Introduction
General information
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Overview
MOTION-CONNECT cables are suitable for use with many
different types of machine tools and production machinery.
The following variants of MOTION-CONNECT cable are avail-
able as fully-assembled power and signal cables or sold by the
meter:
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MOTION-CONNECT 500
- Cost-effective solution for predominantly fixed installation
- Suitable for low mechanical loading
- Tested for travel distances up to 5 m (16.4 ft)
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MOTION-CONNECT 800PLUS
- Meets requirements for use in cable carriers
- Suitable for high mechanical loading
- Oil resistance
- Tested for travel distances of up to 50 m (164 ft)
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Benefits
Pre-assembled MOTION-CONNECT cables provide high quality
and perfect, system-tested functionality.
SPEED-CONNECT
Fast, stable and reliable connections can be made with the new,
pre-assembled cables with SPEED-CONNECT connectors. With
a short rotation as far as the stop, the cap nut of the connector
secures the connection.
The cables with SPEED-CONNECT connectors supplement the
previous offering of MOTION-CONNECT cables with full-thread
connectors.
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Application
MOTION-CONNECT cables are intended for use in machines.
They are not suitable for building technology applications or
outdoor installation.
MOTION-CONNECT cables have been tested in a cable carrier
with horizontal travel distance and have also been designed for
this type of application. They are not self-supporting.
The pre-assembled cables can be ordered in length units of
10 cm (3.94 in) and can be extended, if necessary.
When cable lengths (basic cables and extensions) are deter-
mined for the systems and applications described in this cata-
log, the technically permissible maximum cable lengths (e.g.,
25 m (82 ft)) specified in the catalog must be observed.
Malfunctions can occur if longer cables are used.
Siemens assumes no liability for correct transmission of signals
or power in this case.
Compatibility between SPEED-CONNECT and full-thread
connectors:
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Function
The cables must be removed from the drum without twisting, i.e.,
the cables must be unwound and must never be lifted over the
drum flange in loops.
To maximize the service life of the cable carrier and cables,
cables in the carrier made from different materials must be
separated by spacers in the cable carrier. The spacers must be
filled evenly to ensure that the position of the cables does not
change during operation. The cables should be distributed as
symmetrically as possible according to their weights and dimen-
sions. Cables with very different outer diameters should also
be separated by spacers.
When inserting pre-assembled cables into the cable carrier, do
not
pull at the connector, as this may damage the strain relief or
cable clamping.
The cables must not be fixed in the cable carrier. They must be
freely movable.
The cables must be able to be moved without applying force
in particular in the bending radii of the carrier. The specified
minimum bending radii must be adhered to.
The cable fixings must be attached at both ends at an appropri-
ate distance away from the end points of the moving parts in a
dead zone.
Connector on motor
with external thread
Connector with
cap nut on cable
Compatibility
SPEED-CONNECT
SPEED-CONNECT
✔
SPEED-CONNECT
Full-thread
✔
Full-thread
Full-thread
✔
Full-thread
SPEED-CONNECT
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