Chapter 3: Installation 3.3 System Cable Installation The SmartController EX motion controller is used in many of our systems, including Python Linear Modules, eCobra robots, Viper robots, Quattro robots, and the sMI6 Module for the SmartMotion product. See your specific product manual for complete details on system cabling for your SmartCon- troller system. IEEE 1394 Cable Specifications We supply the IEEE 1394 cables to connect the SmartController EX motion controller to other devices in the system. If you need a cable of a different length than those supplied, then you must purchase a cable from one of the approved vendors listed below: l CEI: www.componentsexpress.com l Molex, Inc.:
www.molex.com These purchased cables must meet all specifications of the IEEE 1394 standard. Note that the system uses 6-pin to 6-pin cables. The maximum length for a 1394 cable is 10 meters. The 1394 Trade Association provides detailed specifications for 1394 cables and other related information. See www.1394ta.org . WARNING: You must use cables from vendors that meet all spe- cifications of the IEEE 1394 standard. Using a non-approved or inferior quality IEEE 1394 cable can cause unpredictable system per- formance. SmartController EX User’s Guide, 11069-000 Rev. F Page 23 of 92