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.

For proper application and assembly we recommend: Wiring in accordance with applicable regulations and standards Use the pre-assembled and shielded Beckhoff cables for power and EtherCAT connections

Laying

In the case of the covers with supply, an 8 m-long black/yellow hybrid cable is integrated inside a 6 m-long blue protective sleeve. This hybrid cable consists of a power cable and an EtherCAT cable:

• Power cable: 3G 4 mm² + 2 x 1.5 mm²
• white EtherCAT cable with RJ45 connection

You may shorten the sleeve and the power cable, but not the white EtherCAT cable.

Lay the hybrid cable in such a way that it is 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. Beckhoff recommends "fixed installation", because the cable is not suitable for drag chains.

Observe the specified bending radii for a permanently laid or occasionally moved hybrid cable with protective sleeve in the table: