Z Vacuum Pump Cable
This cable is the Z-axis portion of a 2-part cable that connects the vacuum pump to the Farmduino.
Specs
| cable | Shielded 18AWG-2C (prior to July of 2022) or Shielded 22AWG-2C (July 2022 and later) |
| lengths | 1.0m |
| rated voltage | 300V |
| inner colors | Red and black |
| outer color | Black |
| heat shrink color | Gray |
| end 1 | 3-pin waterproof screw together 90 degree plug |
| end 2 | Three 3/16" insulated quick-connect terminals (prior to January 2023) Molex part 50579403 (January 2023 and later) |
| Price | $12.00 |
| Quantity |
Genesis - 1
Genesis XL - 1 |
| CAD model | Onshape |
| Purchase | The FarmBot Shop |
| internal-part-name | Vacuum Pump Cable - Z, 1.0m |
| rev | C |
| cost | $4.50 |
| notes | Must perform a continuity check at factory |
Component tests
| Test | Description | Target | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connectors and continuity | Use the cable to connect a vacuum pump to a Farmduino. | The cable’s connectors should connect as expected and the vacuum pump should be operable. | N/A |
| Length | Measure the length of the two sections of cable using a tape measure. | See BOM spec | +/- 20mm |
| Cable | Inspect the cable’s spec. | See BOM spec | N/A |
| Shrinkwrap | Inspect the color of the shrinkwrap. | Gray | N/A |
| Color | Inspect the color of the cable. | Black outer, black and red inner | N/A |