Operating instructions

Rexroth IndraDrive Mounting and Installation 6-33
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Installing Signal Lines and Cables
For measures to prevent interference see the Project Planning Manuals
of the respective device. In addition, observe the following
recommendations:
Signal and control lines have to be routed separately from the power
cables with a minimum distance of d5 = 100 mm (see Fig. 6-31: ) or with
a grounded separating sheet. The optimum way is to route them in
separate cable ducts. If possible, lead signal lines into control cabinet at
one point only.
Exception: If there is no other way to do it, motor feedback cables can be
routed together with the motor power cables.
If signal lines are crossing power cables, they should be routed in an
angle of 90° in order to avoid interference injection.
Spare cables that are not used and have been connected should be
grounded at least at both ends so that they don't have any antenna effect.
Avoid unnecessary line lengths.
Run cables as close as possible to grounded metal surfaces (reference
potential). The ideal solution are closed, grounded cable ducts or metal
pipes which, however, is only obligatory for high requirements (sensitive
instrument leads).
Avoid suspended lines or lines routed along synthetic carriers, because
they are functioning both like good reception antennas (noise immunity)
and like good transmitting antennas (emission of interference).
Exceptional cases are trailing cable installations over short distance of a
max. of 5 m.
The cable shield has to be connected immediately at the devices in the
shortest and most direct possible way and over the largest possible
surface area.
The shield of analog signal lines is connected at one end over a large
surface area, normally in the control cabinet at the analog device. Make
sure the connection to ground/housing is over a large surface area and
short.
The shield of digital signal lines is connected at both ends over a large
surface area and in short form. In the case of potential differences
between beginning and end of the line, run an additional bonding
conductor in parallel. The guide value for the cross section is 10 mm
2
.
You absolutely have to equip separable connections with connectors with
grounded metal housing.
In the case of non-shielded lines belonging to the same circuit, twist
feeder and return cable.
Line Routing
Shielding