2 Installation and Commissioning, IRC5
2.5.9. Connecting the manipulator to the IRC5 controller
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2.5.9. Connecting the manipulator to the IRC5 controller
General
Connect the manipulator and IRC5 controller to each other after installing them. The lists
below specify which cables to be used in each application.
All connectors on the IRC5 controller are shown in section Connectors on controller, IRC5
on page 47.
Main cable categories
All cables between manipulator and IRC5 controller are divided into the following
categories:
These categories above are divided into sub-categories which are specified in section
Manipulator cables on page 328.
Cable category Description
Manipulator cables Handles power supply to and control of the
manipulator's motors as well as feedback
from the serial measurement board.
Position switch cables (option) Handles supply to and feedback from any
position switches.
Customer cables (option) Handles communication with equipment fitted
on the manipulator by the customer.
Additional axes cables (option) Handles power supply to and control of the
external axes motors as well as feedback
from the servo system.