Rockwell Automation TC500 Trusted I/O SmartSlot Cables - Manual (Page 11)

Trusted
TM
I/O SmartSlot Cables Version 2 TC-500
Issue 13 Apr 10 PD-TC500 11
3. I/O SmartSlot Cable Type TC-503
This type of cable, and the modules/field termination assemblies it is used with, is shown in Figure 3
below.
Figure 3 I/O SmartSlot Cable Type TC-503
This type of Trusted TM I/O SmartSlot Cable is designed for use with analogue or digital input modules
and is suitable for connecting input signals from a remote FTA to the module.
The chassis end of the multi-core cable is fitted with a 96-way type ‘C’ connector housed in a
single-width hood (TC-500). The other end of the cable is fitted with a 96-way type ‘R’ connector
housed in a single-width hood enabling the cable to be connected to an FTA.
The multi-core cable is stripped back 2.0m at the chassis end and 1.5m at the FTA end. Both ends
are 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 both the chassis and remote 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
FTA
T8800
T8801
T8821
T8830/1