Yamaha 4-axis model Cable carrier type, Example of wiring and piping methods using cable carrier

Chapter 7 FXYX

4 User Wiring and User Piping

WARNING

Always turn off the controller before wiring and piping to prevent electri- cal shocks.

4-1 Cable carrier type

A cable carrier is mounted as a standard between the X and Y axes. When using three axes, a cable carrier is also provided between the Y and Z axes. Lay the wiring and piping to the tool using these ducts. A 0.3sq 10-core flexible cable is wired from the X-axis wiring box to the final axis' wiring box, and can be used freely. (Refer to the "User wiring specifications" at the end of this section for details.) The wiring and piping methods for a 2-axis arm type are explained be- low as an example.

4-1-1 Example of wiring and piping methods using cable carrier

1) Remove the four M4 small screws and open the X-axis wiring box cover.

2)Rubber grommets are attached to the end face of X-axis wiring box.

Open holes (or notches) in these grommets, and pass the required cables and air tubes, etc., through.

Grommet

3)Pass the cables and air tubes from the X-axis wiring box outlet through the cable carrier.

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