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TC-205-02-4M5

Internal Output-to-FTA Companion Slot Cable
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Product Describe:

ICS Triplex TC-205-02-4M5 connects Trusted output modules to an internal Field Termination Assembly in a Companion Slot arrangement. Separate branches carry output signals, field-power return and field-power feed.
  • Manufacturer part number
    TC-205-02-4M5
  • Shipping
    Swift global dispatch
  • Condition
    New, original product
  • Shipping size (est.)
    35cm x 35cm x 7cm
  • Country of Origin
    USA
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Technical specifications for TC-205-02-4M5

  • Manufacturer:
    ICS Triplex
  • Product Category:
    PLC Systems
  • Spare Part Number:
    TC-205-02-4M5
  • Weight:
    2.6 kg
  • Tariff Code:
    8537101190
  • Channel capacity:
    40 output channels
  • Termination topology:
    Companion Slot; internal FTA
  • Cable length:
    4.5 m
  • Maximum working voltage:
    60 V, -02 variant
  • Maximum current:
    2 A per channel, -02 variant
  • Insulation:
    Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)
  • Flame retardance:
    IEC 60332-3 Category A
  • Multicore branches:
    3
  • Chassis connectors:
    2 × 96-way type C; double-width hood
  • FTA connector:
    96-way type R; single-width hood
  • Field-return connector:
    5-way BLZF 3.5 series
  • Field-power connector:
    6-way AMP plug
  • Branch covering:
    Nylon Rilgain sheathing
  • Hood earthing:
    Sheathed braids at chassis and remote ends
  • Screen termination:
    Remote screen drain to green wire

Information

Overview Downloads Applications / Compatibility Product Precautions
  • ICS Triplex TC-205-02-4M5 brings the signal and reference paths of an output group together at the cabinet interface. Its connection plan must preserve the distinction between field 0 V, connector-hood safety earth and the cable-screen termination.
Signal distribution: A dedicated FTA connector carries the output interface from the adjacent module positions.
Reference continuity: The module voltage-measurement reference returns to field 0 V.
Service access: The double-width chassis hood supports the Companion Slot module arrangement.
The assembly uses three multicore branches. The main branch connects a double-width chassis hood to the FTA, while the other branches provide distinct power-return and field-power connections. Connector appearance alone cannot establish the electrical role of a branch; the retained circuit drawing must identify its destination and supply relationship.

The module reference at the chassis end connects to field 0 V so that the output module can measure its output voltage. The FTA has isolated power-group field returns. Their reference relationship is established through the field supply and the T8290 distribution connection, rather than by treating the connector hood as the signal return.

The -02 insulation option uses low-smoke zero-halogen material with the specified flame-retardant performance. This remains an internal enclosure cable. Its electrical rating, routed length, load current and associated module/FTA limits must be assessed together; the wider TC-205 family description does not override the lower voltage limit of this particular insulation variant.
Controller platform reference: Trusted Companion Slot output wiring. Coordinate field power, reference returns and earthing.
Review the original TC-205 connection architecture and -02 ratings, then use the separate field guide for routing, reference connections and end-to-end checks. View PDF provides an independent circuit-integration review.
Original manufacturer pages retain their technical context. Use the Apter Power guide with the applicable manufacturer instructions and approved installation design.
System and supply context: The cable belongs to the Trusted output-to-FTA Companion Slot architecture. Output modules, the FTA and power-distribution equipment are separate components unless itemized in the quotation.

Application scope: Use this -02 variant only within its 60 V / 2 A per-channel limit and the limits of the complete circuit. Family-level module examples do not establish universal compatibility for every voltage or approval combination.
Prepare ICS Triplex TC-205-02-4M5 for its configured installation using these checks.
Verify the -02 voltage boundary

Check actual circuit voltage and per-channel current before accepting the offered cable for the installation.

Identify all three branches

Trace the FTA, power-return and power-feed ends independently before disconnecting or reconnecting them.

Preserve field 0 V

Retain the module reference and the specified field-supply relationship; do not substitute protective earth.

Support the route

Protect the cable during routing and do not pull it by its connectors. Keep it within the intended enclosure environment.

Reconnect both earth functions

Restore the hood braids and remote screen-drain connection to their respective approved earth points.

Control the release state

Resolve hazardous-location restrictions, isolate field energy as required and test the complete output path before release.

Alternative Names

ICS Triplex TC-205-02-4M5 Trusted TC 205 02 4M5

Technical notes

Voltage-class selection: The -02 rating is 60 V / 2 A maximum per channel. A family drawing that includes a 120 V output module does not establish a suitable 120 V circuit for this cable.

Reference commoning: The T8290 arrangement uses TB1 pins 1 and 2 in the field-reference connection. Follow the approved circuit drawing and preserve the isolated FTA power-group relationships.

Route assessment: The family recommendation limits I/O cable length to 15 m. That ceiling is not a guarantee of acceptable voltage drop, noise or load response for every installation.

FAQ View All FAQ

  • Can TC-205-02-4M5 be selected for a 120 V output solely because the TC-205 diagram shows that module class?
    No. The -02 cable variant is limited to 60 V and 2 A per channel. Check the voltage class of the offered cable and the entire output circuit; do not use a family-level module illustration as approval for a higher-voltage connection.
  • Why can an output-voltage measurement become unreliable after changing TC-205-02-4M5 even when the load still operates?
    The module needs its chassis-end reference connected to field 0 V to measure output voltage. Trace that reference and the FTA/power-distribution return relationship separately from the load-feed path before blaming the output module.
  • Should the hood braid and green screen-drain wire on TC-205-02-4M5 be treated as interchangeable returns?
    No. The hood braids provide safety-earth connections, while the remote green wire terminates the screen drain. Field 0 V serves a different circuit function. Restore each connection to the designated point in the approved earthing design.
  • Does the double-width connector of TC-205-02-4M5 support a remote SmartSlot assignment?
    The cable is for the adjacent Companion Slot arrangement. A remote hot-swap position uses the appropriate SmartSlot architecture and cable selection. Confirm the installed slot scheme instead of choosing solely by connector size.
  • Do the 96-way connectors on TC-205-02-4M5 imply 96 independent output channels?
    No. Connector contact count and usable channel capacity are different quantities. This is a 40-channel output-to-FTA assembly. Verify the configured channel-to-terminal mapping rather than assigning one field channel to every contact.
  • How can the auxiliary ends of TC-205-02-4M5 be distinguished during a controlled replacement?
    Trace their functions and connector types: the 5-way BLZF 3.5 branch provides field-power return to T8290; the 6-way AMP branch carries field-power feed from the approved distribution arrangement. Verify destinations against the circuit drawing before energizing.
  • Does staying below the family length recommendation make voltage-drop testing unnecessary for TC-205-02-4M5?
    No. Cable reach is only one design condition. Check load-end voltage at the required operating current and compare the output indication with the actual load response; connection resistance and field-power distribution remain part of the circuit.
  • Does the LSZH construction of TC-205-02-4M5 make it suitable for an exposed outdoor route?
    No. Low-smoke zero-halogen insulation describes material behavior, not an outdoor protection rating. Keep this internal cable in its intended enclosure environment, protect it during routing and avoid pulling on connector housings.
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