Beckhoff XPlanar

Electrical installation
56 ─── Version: 1.0XPlanar
8.5
Installing cables
First connect the power cables to the tiles. Then connect the Ether-
CATG cables. The power cable can be connected via T-distributors
or star distributors.
8.5.1Technical aids
The following tools are required for the electrical installation:
• Torque wrench[+]
8.5.2Power cable
Simplified representation
In the interest of clarity, only the tiles are shown in power cable in-
stallation description, not the machine bed.
Depending on the star distributor, up to six tiles can be connected to
the power cable.
2
1
► Connect the connector of the power cable[1] to port X100[2] of
the tile
Secure the cables correctly
The cables must be secured up to the last thread with a suitable
tool.
Cables that are not correctly secured can cause problems with
the power supply and communication.
1
► Tighten the connector[1] with a torque wrench[+]
► Observe tightening torques:
Components Tightening torque [Nm]
Power cable connector 0.5
► Connect up to five additional tiles to the star distributor and
tighten the connectors
► Connect the power cables to all tiles and tighten the connectors