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Cable from controller to retarder

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 OSI
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What do you recommend for the size and type of cable from controller to retarder? shielded unshielded 8 gauge 4 gauge ??? Will be around 20 foot long

Thanks in advance 

 
Posted : 22/11/2021 12:09 am
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From the controller to the power supply you can use any 2 wire cable. It is not carrying current but a digital signal, shielding is not necessary.

From the Power supply to the Retarder you should gauge it same as the mains wires (which will depend on the mains fuse and rules in your country).

 
Posted : 22/11/2021 12:22 am
 OSI
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@admin should the retarder wires be shielded?

 
Posted : 22/11/2021 1:02 am
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@osi, it is not normally necessary if you route the power carrying wires away from the signal wires and the instrument unit.

 
Posted : 22/11/2021 1:07 am
 OSI
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@admin thank you

 
Posted : 22/11/2021 1:10 am
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