Rockwell Automation TC200 Trusted I/O Companion Slot Cables - Manual (Page 18)

Trusted
TM
I/O Companion Slot Cables TC-200
Issue 14 Apr 10 PD-TC200 18
10. I/O Companion Slot Cable Type TC-210
This type of cable, and the modules/versatile field termination assemblies it is used with, is shown in
Figure 10 below.
Figure 10 I/O Companion Slot Cable Type TC-210
This type of Trusted TM I/O Companion Slot Cable is designed for use with digital 24V/120V dc and
analogue output modules and is suitable for connecting output signals from the module to an external
VFTA. For the T8448 and T8449, it is recommended to use the T8842 VFTA. PD-T8842 describes the
possible circuits that may be configured for this VFTA.
Two multi-core cables are required for this application. The chassis end of the multi-core 1 is fitted
with two 96-way type ‘C’ connectors housed in a double-width hood. The other end of multi-core 1 is
fitted with one 7-way and five 10-way BLZF 3.5 series connectors enabling the cable to be terminated
at a VFTA. The non-chassis end of multi-core 2 is fitted with a 6-way Amp plug used to connect power
to the field from a T8290 or T8297. This cable is made up of five individual 2.5mm wires contained
within Rilgain sleeving. For analogue output or low current digital output modules using this cable, the
T8297 is recommended.
The 0V connection at the VFTA end allows a module reference so that it can measure its output
voltage, this must be connected to the field 0 Volts.
The VFTA contains isolated power group field 0 Volts which connect to field 0V supply. Commoning of
the reference is obtained by a connection to this field supply.
Multi-core 1 is stripped back 1.5m at both ends, then shrouded in nylon Rilgain sheathing. Multi-core 2
is shrouded in nylon Rilgain sheathing. The ends of the sheathing are heated or fitted with over
sleeving to prevent fraying.
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
T8444
T8448
T8449
T8451
T8461
T8471
T8480
VFTA
T8842
T8845