Cables
Motor End Connections
Below are roadmaps to motor connectivity which shows the physical layout of how cables are used including power, communications, and I/O interconnection. The cable connection maps show how the SmartMotor™ servos are connected.
Explore Roadmap to Motor Connectivity
CAUTION: M-style connectors must be finger tightened only! DO NOT use a tool. Doing so can cause overtightening of the connection, which may damage the connector and will void the warranty.
![Class-5-Motors-w-Dsub-Style-Connection-Map](https://www.animatics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Class-5-Motors-w-Dsub-Style-Connection-Map.png)
Class 5 Motors with D-sub Style
Connection examples shown here are based on the Class 5 D-Style SmartMotor™ only. For connection examples on other styles of SmartMotor™, please consult the factory.
Class 5 Motors with M-Style
Connection examples shown here are based on the Class 5 M-Style SmartMotor™ only. For connection examples on other styles of SmartMotor™, please consult the factory.
![Class-5-Motors-w-M-Style-Connection-Map](https://www.animatics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Class-5-Motors-w-M-Style-Connection-Map.png)
![S-Style-Connection-Maps](https://www.animatics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/S-Style-Connection-Maps.png)
S-Style Motors
This power-connection method would be combined with a communication-connection method.
Class 6 IE Motors with M-Style
Connection examples shown here are based on the Class 6 SmartMotor™ only. For connection examples on other styles of SmartMotor™, please consult the factory.
![Class-6-IE-Motors-w-M-Style-Connection-Maps](https://www.animatics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Class-6-IE-Motors-w-M-Style-Connection-Maps.png)