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Cable Dimensions and Tightening Torque
Note
 
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Data and models recommended in this section are for reference only. 
The user selected cable diameter must not be larger than the terminal 
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Selection of IEC cables is based on:
 
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Standards EN 60204-1 and IEC 60364-5-52
 
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PVC insulation
 
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40°C ambient temperature and 70°C surface temperature
 
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Symmetrical cable with copper mesh shield
 
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A maximum of 9 cables are allowed in a 
cable tray.
 
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For North America, the recommended cables in the preceding table must 
be copper wires rated 600 V, 75°C.
Figure 3-1 Terminal dimensions of MD290T18.5G/22P and MD290T22G/30P
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M6 combination screw
Table 3-2 Recommended cable dimensions and tightening torque of MD290T18.5G/22P and 
MD290T22G/30P
AC Drive Model Rated Input 
Current (A)
Power Input/
Output Cable
Crimp 
Terminal 
Model 
Ground 
Cable 
Crimp 
Terminal  
Model
Tightening 
Torque 
(N·m)
Screw 
Spec.
MD290T18.5G 49.5 3 x 10 mm
2
3 x 6 AWG
8-6 10 mm
2
8 AWG
8-6 4.0 M6
MD290T22P 59 3 x 16 mm
2
3 x 4 AWG
14-6 16 mm
2
8 AWG
8-6 4.0 M6
MD290T22G 59 3 x 16 mm
2
3 x 4 AWG
14-6 16 mm
2
8 AWG
8-6 4.0 M6
MD290T30P 65.8 3 x 16 mm
2
3 x 4 AWG
14-6 16 mm
2
8 AWG
8-6 4.0 M6