Rockwell Automation TC500 Trusted I/O SmartSlot Cables - Manual

Trusted TM
PD-TC500
Issue 13 Apr 10 PD-TC500 1
Trusted
TM
I/O SmartSlot Cables
Introduction
This document provides detailed information for the types of Trusted TM I/O Cables available within the
SmartSlot group. These types of cable provide connection facilities between the Trusted TM analogue
and digital input/output modules, and Trusted TM Field Termination Assemblies (FTAs) or Trusted TM
Versatile Field Termination Assemblies (VFTAs) as required. Cables are also available with a ‘flying
lead’ at one end to allow connection to conditioned terminals.
The types of Trusted TM I/O SmartSlot Cables currently available are listed in Table 1 on page 7.
The cables are manufactured to user’s requirements, therefore length and type of cable insulation
must be specified. Length must be specified to the nearest 0.5m in the format xmx, e.g. 2m0 for a
cable length of 2.0m. This detail must be added to the end of the part number. Note that some cable
lengths are preferred options and may be easier to obtain; please refer to ICS for details. The type of
cable insulation forms part of the cable part number and is denoted by 01 for PVC, or 02 for Low
Smoke Low Halogen (LSLH). 02 is also flame retardant to IEC 60332-3 Cat A. Note also that 02 may
be a preferred option. When ordering cables, it is recommended that the user supplies the details as
shown in Table 1.
The maximum recommended I/O cable length is 15m. Cables longer than this may be specified if
necessary but may suffer from voltage drop, offset, crosstalk and noise and will present materials
handling problems.
Internal cables are designed for cables where they are terminated in adjacent enclosures. If the cable
needs to leave the enclosure environment, the External cable has more protection. Note that the
‘External’ cables are not armoured and are not suitable for truly external use and must still be treated
with care. These cables will need protection when drawn through a cable route, and should also not be
pulled by the connector(s). They should enter cabinets through transit/compression blocks and can not
be glanded.
The SmartSlot cables described in this document allow hot-swap modules to be sited in separated
slots as required, linked with a SmartSlot jumper cable. For Companion Slot cables, allowing hot-swap
modules to be sited in adjacent slots using a double width chassis socket, please refer to PD TC-200.
This document describes cables for TMR modules (typically 40 channel). For dual modules (typically
60 channel), please refer to PD TC-600 (Smart Slot) and PD TC-700 (Companion Slot).
For details of the TC-306, TC-308 and TC-310 jumper cables, please refer to PD-TC300.