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Match the complete marking
Provide the complete TC-205-02-4M5 marking and photographs of all branches, chassis hood and FTA connector. Include the output-module and termination-assembly references.
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Check the offered item before ordering
Request label and connector photographs. Have your maintenance team compare the offered TC-205-02-4M5 with the installed output circuit and applicable Trusted cable instructions.
Technical specifications for TC-205-02-4M5
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Manufacturer:ICS Triplex
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Product Category:PLC Systems
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Spare Part Number:TC-205-02-4M5
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Weight:2.6 kg
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Tariff Code:8537101190
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Channel capacity:40 output channels
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Termination topology:Companion Slot; internal FTA
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Cable length:4.5 m
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Maximum working voltage:60 V, -02 variant
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Maximum current:2 A per channel, -02 variant
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Insulation:Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)
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Flame retardance:IEC 60332-3 Category A
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Multicore branches:3
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Chassis connectors:2 × 96-way type C; double-width hood
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FTA connector:96-way type R; single-width hood
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Field-return connector:5-way BLZF 3.5 series
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Field-power connector:6-way AMP plug
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Branch covering:Nylon Rilgain sheathing
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Hood earthing:Sheathed braids at chassis and remote ends
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Screen termination:Remote screen drain to green wire
Information
- 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.
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 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.
TC-205-02-4M5 Official Cable and Rating Excerpts
English manufacturer excerpts covering cable selection, connectors, grounding and the -02 electrical limits. PDF · 6 pages.TC-205-02-4M5 Installation & Verification Guide
Apter Power field guide covering branch identification, cabinet routing, reference continuity, protection and release checks. PDF · 5 pages.
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.
Internal digital-output groups
Connect an approved lower-voltage output-module/FTA combination with the correct channel assignment and field supply.Analog-output termination
Provide the FTA signal path for a supported analog-output combination while preserving field reference continuity.Adjacent module service positions
Use the double-width chassis interface where the configured system assigns adjacent Companion Slots.Cabinet power-distribution interfaces
Coordinate the dedicated return connection to T8290 and field-power feed from the approved T8290 or T8297 arrangement.
Check actual circuit voltage and per-channel current before accepting the offered cable for the installation.
Trace the FTA, power-return and power-feed ends independently before disconnecting or reconnecting them.
Retain the module reference and the specified field-supply relationship; do not substitute protective earth.
Protect the cable during routing and do not pull it by its connectors. Keep it within the intended enclosure environment.
Restore the hood braids and remote screen-drain connection to their respective approved earth points.
Resolve hazardous-location restrictions, isolate field energy as required and test the complete output path before release.
Alternative Names
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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