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rk9268vc
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Acorn electronics enclosure layout feedback

Post by rk9268vc »

Hello!
I'm working on laying out my control / electronics cabinet for my mill.
Any feedback would be appreciated please :)

I am using 3 clearpath SDHP NEMA34 servos (possibly a 4th axis in future)
The mill is a PM-30MV
The cables will come in from the bottom, and maybe some from left side.
There will be a fan or two blowing in from the bottom and exhausting out the top
cabinet is plastic and hinge will be on left side.
I wish I could fit more terminal blocks, but space is limited. These are all double layer, single point terminal blocks (all 4 screws on each terminal are connected) The rails are created by linking adjacent blocks together.

See attached picture

Thanks!
cnc cabinet layout.png


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Re: Acorn electronics enclosure layout feedback

Post by Richards »

You've got the major components covered. HOW you wired and WHERE you run the wires has a huge impact on possible electrical noise. One suggestion on the DIN terminal blocks. I've started using AutomationDirect.com DN-Q12-2-2-A and DN-Q12B-2-2-A terminal blocks. Each block has four screwless connections. They save a lot of space. I also use AutomatinDirect.com DN-ASB2-10 angled DIN rail support brackets and DN-SSB25-10 non-angled support brackets. They raise the DIN rail, making it easier to route wiring.
-Mike Richards


rk9268vc
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Re: Acorn electronics enclosure layout feedback

Post by rk9268vc »

Richards wrote: Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:50 pm I've started using AutomationDirect.com DN-Q12-2-2-A and DN-Q12B-2-2-A terminal blocks.
I use the DN-Q12-2-2-A terminal blocks at work a lot, and agree they are quite nice. I had to end up going with KN-D12X though, because the DINnector ones have been out of stock for a while. It is the same thing, but made by Konnect-It and use screw terminals, and slightly cheaper.
When I found out about double level terminal blocks it was a game changer. You can fit twice the connections in the same space.
Wago makes some good screwless terminal blocks, but ordering off automationdirect is just too easy lol

I have always used the 7mm tall din rail, I guess I havent ever had the need to raise the components up, but do see the taller DIN rail on automationdirect. It makes sense to get the acorn stuff up a little higher though. I only have 2.25" tall cable channel though.

I tried to separate all the power and AC stuff onto the top rail to help with isolation. It helps A LOT that I'm using servos instead of steppers. Stepper drivers make insane electrical noise.

Thanks for the reply :)


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