Wiring is the physical electrical connection between components that may be separated by centimeters or by long runs through industrial equipment. Cable selection and routing should be considered during mechanical design rather than left until final assembly.
Cable Routing
Plan the Electrical Path Through the Equipment
Wiring should avoid sharp edges, excessive heat, moving components, pinch points, abrasive surfaces, contamination, and locations that interfere with routine service.
Power Conductors
Conductors should be matched to the electrical load, wiring length, environment, termination method, and equipment architecture.
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Signal Wiring
Sensors, dimming interfaces, switches, and controllers can require additional low-power signal conductors alongside the main lighting power.
Routing should follow the requirements of the electronics and surrounding machine environment.
Harness Interfaces
Connectors can make cable assemblies removable and allow fixtures, sensors, power supplies, and control boards to be replaced without disturbing the entire wiring system.
Electrical Connectors →Mechanical Protection
Cable entry points should prevent conductor loads from being transferred directly to delicate terminals or board connections.
Applications involving repeated movement require wiring and routing designed around the actual flexing motion rather than ordinary stationary cable installation.
Assembly
Production cable assemblies can simplify equipment assembly by defining conductor length, branches, terminals, connectors, labels, and protective coverings before installation.
Selection