Rockwell Automation TC200 Trusted I/O Companion Slot Cables - Manual (Page 12)

Trusted
TM
I/O Companion Slot Cables TC-200
Issue 14 Apr 10 PD-TC200 12
4. I/O Companion Slot Cable Type TC-204
This type of cable, and the modules it is used with, is shown in Figure 4 below.
Figure 4 I/O Companion Slot Cable Type TC-204
This type of Trusted TM I/O Companion Slot Cable is designed for use with analogue or digital input
modules and is suitable for connecting input signals from external terminals to the module.
The chassis end of the multi-core cable is fitted with two 96-way type ‘C’ connectors housed in a
double-width hood. The other end of the cable is left as a ‘flying lead’ enabling the cable to be
terminated as required, e.g. connected to conditioned field terminals.
The flying leads are sleeved with identity ferrules marked CH1, CH2, CH3 etc. for channel terminations
or 0V for group reference terminations.
The multi-core cable is stripped back 2.0m at both ends, then shrouded in nylon Rilgain sheathing.
The Rilgain sheathing is cut with a heat gun to prevent fraying. Joints between the Rilgain sheathing
and the multi-core outer sheath are taped over with 25mm PVC insulating tape and then covered with
heatshrink sleeving.
At the chassis end, a sheathed braid allows the connector hood to be wired to safety earth. At the
remote end, the multicore screen drain is wired to a green wire to allow connection to screen earth.
Module
T8403
T8423
T8431