Chapter 3: Installation 3.2 Connecting Power The SmartController EX motion controller and sDIO expansion module require filtered 24 VDC power. NOTE: Users must provide their own power supply. Make sure the power cables and power supply conform to the specifications that follow. 24 VDC Power Specifications Table 3-2. Specifications for 24 VDC User-Supplied Power Supply Figure 3-6. User-Supplied 24 VDC Cable SmartController EX User’s Guide, 11069-000 Rev.
F Page 19 of 92 User-Supplied Power Supply 24 VDC (-10%, +5%), 120 W (5 A) Circuit Protection Not more than 8 A (below the amper- age rating of the cable used) Power Cabling 1.5 - 1.85 mm2 (16-14 AWG), full- cover, braided shield cable, maximum length 10 meters Shield Termination Braided shield connected to the marked frame ground screw on the right side of the controller (near the XDC con- nector). On the other end of the cable, the shield should be connected to the power supply chassis.