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Chapter 2 Installation and Connections
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User wiring
Cable carrier
Observe the following precautions when using a cable carrier with the FLIP-X series.
CAUTION
• Use a cable carrier that maintains an R50 or larger cable bend diameter.
• When fitting the robot cables into the cable carrier, keep the space used within
30 percent of the total space including other cables and air hoses. Lay the cables
and air hoses in rows inside the cable carrier so they do not cross each other.
• The cables and tubes inside the cable carrier will move during robot operation
applying tension to both ends. Gently secure the cables to allow for some slack so
a large amount of force is not applied to cable connector during robot movement.
• Breaks or electrical discontinuity may occur if the cables are fastened too tightly
with snap bands or fastening ties so allow for some slack and gently secure the
cables.
NOTE
Separating the robot cables from the user cables in the cable carrier with plate
partitions (see drawing below) improves reliability and makes maintenance easier.
Typical single-axis robot using cable carrier
Cross section view inside cable carrier
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Partitions
Cable carrier
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