Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4 User Manual

1-8 Installation/Wiring
Motor Cable Types Acceptable for 200-600 Volt Installations
General
A variety of cable types are acceptable for drive installations. For many
installations, unshielded cable is adequate, provided it can be separated
from sensitive circuits. As an approximate guide, allow a spacing of 0.3
meters (1 foot) for every 10 meters (32.8 feet) of length. In all cases,
long parallel runs must be avoided. Do not use cable with an insulation
thickness less than 15 mils (0.4 mm/0.015 in.). Do not route more than
three sets of motor leads in a single conduit to minimize “cross talk”. If
more than three drive/motor connections per conduit are required,
shielded cable must be used.
UL installations in 50°C ambient must use 600V, 75°C or 90°C wire.
UL installations in 40°C ambient should use 600V, 75°C or 90°C wire.
Use copper wire only. Wire gauge requirements and recommendations
are based on 75 degree C. Do not reduce wire gauge when using higher
temperature wire.
Unshielded
THHN, THWN or similar wire is acceptable for drive installation in dry
environments provided adequate free air space and/or conduit fill rates
limits are provided. Do not use THHN or similarly coated wire in wet
areas. Any wire chosen must have a minimum insulation thickness of
15 mils and should not have large variations in insulation concentricity.
Shielded
Power Wiring
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ATTENTION: National Codes and standards (NEC, VDE, BSI, etc.)
and local codes outline provisions for safely installing electrical
equipment. Installation must comply with specifications regarding wire
types, conductor sizes, branch circuit protection and disconnect
devices. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or equipment
damage.
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ATTENTION: To avoid a possible shock hazard caused by induced
voltages, unused wires in the conduit must be grounded at both ends.
For the same reason, if a drive sharing a conduit is being serviced or
installed, all drives using this conduit should be disabled. This will help
minimize the possible shock hazard from “cross coupled” power leads.
Location Rating/Type Description
Standard
(Option 1)
600V, 75°C or 90°C (167°F
or 194°F) RHH/RHW-2
Belden 29501-29507 or
equivalent
 Four tinned copper conductors with XLPE insulation
 Foil shield and tinned copper drain wire with 85% braid
coverage
 PVC jacket
Standard
(Option 2)
Tray rated 600V, 75°C or
90°C (167°F or 194°F)
RHH/RHW-2
Shawflex 2ACD/3ACD or
equivalent
 Three tinned copper conductors with XLPE insulation
 5 mil single helical copper tape (25% overlap min.)
with three bare copper grounds in contact with shield
 PVC jacket
Class I & II;
Division I & II
Tray rated 600V, 75°C or
90°C (167°F or 194°F)
RHH/RHW-2
 Three tinned copper conductors with XLPE insulation
 5 mil single helical copper tape (25% overlap min.)
with three bare copper grounds in contact with shield
 PVC copper grounds on #10 AWG and smaller

Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4 Specifications

General

Brand	Allen-Bradley
Model	PowerFlex 4
Category	Controller
Language	English