Cables

Beckhoff cables have been tested with regard to the materials, shielding and connection method used. They ensure proper functioning and compliance with statutory regulations such as EMC and UL. The use of other cables may lead to unexpected interference and invalidate the warranty.

Beckhoff recommendation for correct application and assembly: Wiring in accordance with applicable regulations and standards Use the pre-assembled and shielded Beckhoff cables for power and EtherCAT connections

Laying

The following cables are integrated in modules with connection cables:

• 5 m orange power cable:
  Lapp cable 3 x 2.5 mm² + 2 x 0.75 mm²
• 5 m green EtherCAT cable:
  ZK1090-9191-0050

For modules with connectors, the following cables can be connected for fixed installation:

• ZK7A30-3155-Bxxx black with yellow stripes:
  ENP cable 3 x 4 mm² + 2 x 1.5 mm² + 1 x 4 x AWG22 EtherCAT
• ZK7A30-3031-Bxxx black with yellow stripes:
  ENP cable 3 x 4mm² + 2 x 1.5 mm² + 1 x 4 x AWG22 EtherCAT

For modules with connectors, the following cables can be connected for track sections with drag chain:

• ZK7A14-3155-Axxx black with yellow stripes:
  ENP cable 5 x 4 mm² + 1 x 4 x AWG22 EtherCAT
• ZK7A14-3031-Axxx black with yellow stripes:
  ENP cable 5 x 4mm² + 1 x 4 x AWG22 EtherCAT

The cables ZK7Axx-3031-xxxx require the following adapter:

• ZK7A30-AS00-Axxx:
  ENP cable 3 x 4mm² + 2 x 1.5 mm² + 1 x 4 x AWG22 EtherCAT

Lay the cables so that they are protected against external damage. Make sure that the cables lie in a position where they are protected against moving machine parts and their acceleration forces.

Note the specified bending radii and bending cycles with different laying for the power cables and EtherCAT cables in the table: