Daisy Chain Connectors for Decentralised Servo Drives

Decentralised servo drives move electronics out of the cabinet and onto the machine, which changes how everything gets wired. Daisy chain connectors from AP Technology let power and data pass from one drive to the next, cutting the long cable runs back to the cabinet. That can result in smaller cabinets, less cable and a more modular machine. Voltage and current capacity need checking across the whole chain, not just at a single motor, so it is worth sharing the system layout at an early stage. For larger frames the 740 Htec series is an M40 hybrid with a nine pole insert and a choice of two pole data element or six pole Ethernet element, each with separate EMC shielding. It comes in three body styles for cable and panel mounting, with a clamping range of 7 to 25mm, Speedtec coupling and the crown clamp. Across the hybrid ranges, housings are nickel plated brass with crimp contacts, EMC shielding, a -20°C to 130°C temperature range and IP66/67 sealing when connected. The minimum mating life is 500 cycles.

Fewer cables and fewer connectors also mean fewer points to inspect, which is usually welcomed by whoever has to maintain the machine. A team of technical sales engineers can help with design, sourcing, manufacture and delivery. Whether you need a handful of connectors for a repair or a repeat programme of tested assemblies, AP Technology works as a one stop shop for interconnect products. Standard items and customised products can sit on the same order and the same account. Need a price or some technical advice on daisy chain connectors for decentralised servo drives? Call 020 8848 3074 or email connect@aptechnology.biz with your application details and any part numbers you have.