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2. Cable selection
D Always use an external cable (A66L–6001–0026#) when the cable
is to be laid outside the power magnetics cabinet or main unit
cabinet, where it may be pulled, rubbed, or stepped on.
D Use an external cable when part of the cabling is to be subject to
movement. For example, when connecting a portable operation
pendant box to the power magnetics cabinet, the use of an external
cable is desirable because the cable is likely to be bent, pulled, or
twisted repeatedly even though frequent system operation is not
expected. However, the force likely to be applied when the cable
is installed or moved for maintenance purposes does not need to be
taken into consideration.
D Use an external cable in locations where sparks or flame are a
danger. Although the internal cord type cable
(A66L–6001–0023#) is covered by nonflammable resin, the cover,
if exposed to frame for a long time, may melt, allowing the fiber
cable inside to burn.
D Use an external cable when the cable is expected to be pulled with
considerable force during installation (the force applied to the cable
must be within the specified tensile strength limit at all times). For
example, even though installing a cable in a cable duct can be
regarded as internal cabling, a cable of the appropriate type must
be selected according to the tensile force to be applied to the cable
during installation.
D Both the internal cord type and external cables have the same oil
and heat resistance properties.
3. Procuring the cable
All the optical fiber cables mentioned above are special cable products
with optical connectors, which are designed, produced, and tested to
ensure the required system performance and reliability. It is
technically impossible for users to produce these cables or process (cut
and reconnect) them after purchase. Users are requested to purchase
cables of the necessary length from an appropriate supplier. Cables are
available from either FANUC or any of the FANUC–approved
manufacturers listed in Table D.2.
Table D.2 FANUC–approved cable manufacturers and cable model
numbers (retail)
(1)Internal cord type cable A66L–6001–0023#LjRjjj
Manufacturer Model number Remarks
Japan AMP, Co., Ltd. :–353373–:
Japan Aviation Electronics
Industry, Ltd.
PF–2HB209–::M–F–1 :: indicates the
cable length (m).
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. H07–P22–F2VCFA–:: :: indicates the
cable length (m).