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Siemens NC 62 · 2016
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
available 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 of up to 5 m (16.41 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
established range of MOTION-CONNECT cables with fully-
threaded 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 are tested in a cable carrier with
horizontal travel distance and are also designed for cable carrier
installation. 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
catalog, 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 application of
force in particular in the bending radii of the carrier. The speci-
fied 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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