Rockwell Automation 1786-TPST2T ControlNet IP67 Tap and Cable Assembly Kit Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 2)

2 ControlNet IP67 Tap and Cable Assembly Kit Installation Instructions
Publication 1786-IN017B-EN-P - May 2004
The modular design of the kit lets you disconnect the devices at either the end of the drop
cable, or at the tap port located on the tap body, without disrupting communications to the
rest of the network. You can permanently disconnect a tap from a device by installing a tap
dummy load (1786-TCAP) at the tap end of the drop cable.
Topic Page
Why Use Sealed Media Components? 5
Select a Location to Install Sealed Components 7
Install the Components 8
Terminate the Cable 9
Apply Heat-shrink Tubing 12
Connect ControlNet Segments in a Network Topology 14
Specifications 15
TIP
The 1786-TCAP is compatible only with the 1786-TCT2BD1 drop
cable. You can use the 1786-TCT2BD1 drop cable with the
1786-TPRT2T tap body.
IMPORTANT
No more than one tap should be disconnected at the body at a time and
no more than 10% of the taps in a network may be terminated with tap
dummy loads (1786-TCAP). Failure to adhere to these rules may cause
excessive network errors and/or loss of network communications.