Good cable routing is one of the most important parts of a control panel, but it’s also one of the most ignored.
Power cables and signal cables should never run together in the same duct. When they do, the electrical noise from power lines can interfere with sensors, analog signals, VFD feedback, and communication lines. This leads to random fluctuations, false alarms, slow response, or devices dropping offline.
Keeping high-voltage, low-voltage, and communication cables in separate ducts is a simple habit that prevents many hidden automation issues. Clean routing not only improves performance but also makes troubleshooting and future maintenance much easier.