Cables And Hoses - Festo YXC Series Description

7 Installation
7.3

Cables and hoses

Cables and hoses are sized so that, at a minimum, the connection length specified when ordering is
available at the end of the energy chain.
Information
The cables are available only in fixed lengths.
The connection lengths at the end of the energy chain of the various cables may be
different.
For partially mounted handling systems
The cables and hoses are included.
For completely mounted handling systems
The cables and hoses are installed in the energy chains.
The energy chains are subdivided by separators into chambers. Each chamber is intended for a specific
application.
• Cables and hoses in accordance with the following instructions.
Later installation and connection to the control components may be carried out only by a
specialist with corresponding training.
7.3.1 Cables
Cables must be uniquely identifiable.
• Label cables prior to installation.
• Attach one inscription label each at the beginning and end of the cable, near the plug connector.
• Inscription labels of the mounted cables are attached using the following system.
Cable
Motor cable
Encoder cable
Multi-pin plug 1
Multi-pin plug 2
(optional)
7.3.2 Hoses
Hoses must be uniquely identifiable.
Hose colour
Black
Silver
Blue
Festo – GDCP-YXC-EN – 1506a – English
EHMX
-1M1
-1B1
-1X1
-
Function
Extend pneumatic drive
Retract pneumatic drive
For customer-specific applications
EHMY
-2M1
-2B1
-2X1
-
EHMZ
-3M1
-3B1
-3X1
-3X2
103