New servomotor interconnect system technology from ITT Electronic Components (www.ittcannon.com) is designed to replace two traditional circular connectors for a wide range of servomotor sizes, and can provide design engineers with a space-saving and flexible motor connector.
Designated the CmX series, the low-profile connectors are 50% smaller and lighter than conventional circular connector designs, and are built for lower installation costs.
The CmX connector technology features a simplified connection design that replaces conventional circular connectors, which often require a large number of components and at least twice the length and four times the diameter to house the same components.
ITT says its design reduces the connector footprint on the servomotor by half, and is one-third the height of traditional circular connectors. The design enables installation in four steps, and includes a new clamp technology that minimizes the space required for cable strain relief, shielding, and sealing components.
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The CmX series connector family is available in a number of sizes compatible with the various flange diameters and power requirements of servomotors currently on the market and in development. Each size of CmX has varied dimensions for the power cable entry and power connector, while the feedback cable entry and feedback connector dimensions remain similar across the connector family.
Sizes are: Cm2 for flanges less than 40 mm × 40 mm, Cm3 for flanges up to 100 mm × 100 mm, and Cm5 for flanges up to 150 mm × 150 mm. The span covers a power range from less than 5A to more than 40A.
All connectors in the CmX series are sealed and shielded, and provide vibration and shock resistance. They feature IP67 sealing, a housing that contains power and feedback insulators, a first-make/last-break power ground contact electrically linked to the shell, a zinc die cast shell, Fluor rubber sealing parts, high-temperature insulator material, and high-quality contacts.
According to ITT, the CmX series connectors meet all requirements for DIN EN61984 safety compliance.
