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7/50D Plus or 7/50D Controller Chapter 3: Installation 16
Installing KwikLink Cable
Before you install flat cable, determine how much length you need to install black power
cable and grey data cable. Typical installations have equal lengths of each. This is a good
time to plan for the future, and run these cables to each possible location in the plant. Use a
straight-blade cable cutter to make the cut at each end.
To install KwikLink cables:
1. Cut both black and grey cables to the proper length.
2. Use cable ties to attach KwikLink cables, black cable above grey cable, on the
vacuum tubing. Attach cable to the tubing with cable ties at about three-foot (3 ft./
1 m) invervals. Make sure that cable ties are snug, but not tightened enough to bend
the flat cable.
Caution! Install KwikLink cable on vacuum tubing only. DO NOT install KwikLink
cable on material conveying tubing, as static electricity formed at material
lines could disrupt system operation.
Figure 2: Side View of a Typical Power Cable and Data Cable Installation
Note: When approaching a node location, stop the attachment process. Run
the cables over the node area (such as a T-valve) and make sure you
create a slight amount of slack when continuing the attachment with
cable ties. Doing so lets you install KwikLink connectors or
ArmorBlocks with greater ease, with less stress on the cable.
Cable tie, buckle
Black power cable
Grey data cable
Vacuum tube