Rockwell Automation 2708-DH5B2L_DH5B4L Attended Workstation - Manual (Page 17)

Chapter 2
Installing a Network
2–4
Figure 2.5
Network Connector (Catalog No. 2708-NNC)
Cabling a Network Using the Network Connector
Tools Needed — You will need a 3/32” flatblade screwdriver, and a pair of
wire strippers/cutter.
Cable Wire
The recommended cable is a Belden 8723. This cable has 2 pair of
conductors (4 wires) and a common drain wire. Although only one pair of
conductors is necessary for the network, it is desirable to have a back-up or
secondary pair in the event the primary pair has an open wire or some
unforseen malfunction occurs in the primary pair.
The primary cable pair consists of a Red and Black conductor which match
the color of the Network Connector leads. This primary pair will be used in
describing the cable connection.
Preparing the Wire
Check that the cable is cut off evenly. (There should be no wire hanging
beyond the cable insulation.) Remove about 3/4” of the insulation from the
end of the cable. Strip about 1/4” of insulation from the end of each wire.
Figure 2.6
Cable Connecting Length
3/4”
1/4”
Simple Network (cont’d)