Cable Routing¶
The cable routing module lies on top of the worktop, providing power and air connections for the users. The width of the melamine parts depends on the number of modules the desk will be built with.
Important
- Tools Needed:
- Pozidriv Screwdriver
- Wire Cutter
- Tube Cutter
- Scissors
When choosing the appropriate connections (for electricity and pneumatics) choose the appropriate plugs for your country and the correct International Protection Marking (IP Code). In laboratory environments, IP54 is the minimum requirement, and in some cases even more strict protection might be required.
IP Code Object Protection Liquid Protection 0 No protection No protection 1 >50 mm Dripping water 2 >12.5 mm Dripping water when tilted up to 15° 3 >2.5 mm Spraying water 4 >1 mm Splashing of water 5 Dust protected Water jets 6 Dust tight Powerful water jets 6K N/A Powerful water jets with increased pressure 7 N/A Immersion up to 1 m 8 N/A Immersion beyond 1 m 9k N/A Powerful high temperature water jets
Warning
Electrical connections must be made from an authorized electrician. The authors are not responsible for any damage or incorrect installation by the builders.
Assembly Procedure¶
The assembly of the cable routing module is perhaps the hardest part of OpenDeskLab, as it requires electrical as well as pneumatic connections. The front melamine part has predrilled holes that can be used to connect AC or DC eletric outlets or switches for the Lighting and Ventilation module.
The pneumatic connectors are predrilled on either side of the electric outlets, and can be configured either as input/output connects or as outputs only.
The cable routing module provides 3 electric connections and two pneumatic connections above each module, therefore providing 9 electric and 6 pneumatic plugs for the three module-wide desk.
Cable management for all the connections goes through the Desk Back to their respective sources.
Drawings¶
Drawings are provided for the three module-wide version, for the other versions nothing changes besides the overall length of the module.
Bill of Materials¶
Cable Routing 3M - Bill of Materials Item Quantity Price/Pcs Total Price Cam Lock 15mm x 12.5mm 12 0.148€ 1.776€ Cam Bolt 6mm x 45.5mm 6 0.880€ 5.280€ Wooden Dowel Pin 8mm x 30mm 9 0.029€ 0.261€ Melamine 18mm 0.333 6.718€/m2 2.237€ Electric Plugs 6 2.790€ 16.740€ Electric Cable 5 0.835€/m 4.175€ Pneumatic Coupling 6 3.520€ 21.120€ Pneumatic Tubing 5 1.191€/m 5.955€ Switch 3 6.770€ 20.310€ Insulating Tape 3 0.0645€/m 0.193€ Total Cost 78.048€
Cable Routing 4M - Bill of Materials Item Quantity Price/Pcs Total Price Cam Lock 15mm x 12.5mm 16 0.148€ 2.368€ Cam Bolt 6mm x 45.5mm 8 0.880€ 7.040€ Wooden Dowel Pin 8mm x 30mm 12 0.029€ 0.348€ Melamine 18mm 0.444 6.718€/m2 2.983€ Electric Plugs 8 2.790€ 22.320€ Electric Cable 7 0.835€/m 5.845€ Pneumatic Coupling 8 3.520€ 28.160€ Pneumatic Tubing 7 1.191€/m 8.337€ Switch 4 6.770€ 27.080€ Insulating Tape 3 0.0645€/m 0.193€ Total Cost 104.675€
Cable Routing 5M - Bill of Materials Item Quantity Price/Pcs Total Price Cam Lock 15mm x 12.5mm 20 0.148€ 2.960€ Cam Bolt 6mm x 45.5mm 10 0.880€ 8.800€ Wooden Dowel Pin 8mm x 30mm 15 0.029€ 0.435€ Melamine 18mm 0.555 6.718€/m2 3.728€ Electric Plugs 10 2.790€ 27.900€ Electric Cable 9 0.835€/m 7.515€ Pneumatic Coupling 10 3.520€ 35.200€ Pneumatic Tubing 9 1.191€/m 10.720€ Switch 5 6.770€ 33.850€ Insulating Tape 3 0.0645€/m 0.193€ Total Cost 131.302€