Features:
- 4.5-meter Cat 6 Plus screened LSZH cable connects T8312 Expander Adapter to T8310 TMR Expander Processor
- 96-way type 'C' connector (double-width hood with earth braid) at processor end; 12-way LEMO plug at adapter end
- LSZH sheath emits minimal smoke and no toxic halogens; flame retardant to IEC 60332-3 Cat A for confined spaces
The TC-301-02-4M5 employs Cat 6 Plus screened cable technology to ensure reliable communication between the T8312 Expander Interface Adapter and the T8310 TMR Expander Processor. Cat 6 Plus cable offers superior performance compared to standard Cat 5e, with enhanced shielding that provides better protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) from nearby power cables, variable frequency drives, and other industrial noise sources. The screening (shield) surrounds the internal twisted pairs, preventing external noise from corrupting the critical expansion bus signals.
The TC-301-02-4M5 features a specialized connector configuration designed for the unique requirements of Trusted TMR expansion systems. At the Expander Processor end (T8310), the cable terminates in a 96-way type 'C' connector housed in a double-width hood with an integrated earth braid. This high-density connector provides multiple signal paths for the triplicated expansion bus, while the double-width hood ensures proper mechanical alignment and strain relief.
The TC-301-02-4M5 is constructed with a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) outer sheath, a critical safety feature for installations in confined or populated spaces. Traditional PVC cables, when burned, release dense black smoke containing hydrogen chloride and other toxic gases that can incapacitate personnel and damage sensitive electronics. In contrast, LSZH materials emit very little smoke and no halogenated corrosive gases when exposed to fire or high heat. This makes the TC-301-02-4M5 ideal for use in control rooms, offshore platforms, marine vessels, subway systems, and any indoor installation where human safety and equipment protection are paramount.
The TC-301-02-4M5 ICS TRIPLEX Expansion Cable may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond
End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
ICS TRIPLEX TC-301-02-4M5 Expansion Cable Manuals,
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Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not
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ICS TRIPLEX TC-301-02-4M5 Expansion Cable Specs
General
- Manufacturer ICS TRIPLEX
- Model TC-301-02-4M5
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family
TC-302-02-4M0,TC-303-02-4M0
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not
included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are
shown in USD.
- Distributed Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD): Establishing high-speed local bus links between the primary processor chassis and remote I/O expander rows inside the same or adjacent cabinets to execute millisecond-level safe-state trips.
- High-Density Fire and Gas Systems (F&G): Linking localized expander racks processing massive clusters of flame, smoke, and toxic gas telemetry loops back to the primary voting processors.
- Critical Process Control (PRC): Running within heavy risk-managed processes such as offshore production platforms, LNG terminals, gas turbine control installations, and chemical reactors.
- Expander Processor Side (SKT2): Terminated with a 96-pin Type 'C' high-density connector enclosed in a double-width protection hood, plugging directly into the front of the T8310 Expander Processor.
- Expander Interface Adapter Side: Terminated with a specialized [12-pin LEMO plug that locks cleanly into the matching port on the T8312 Adapter Unit](rockwellautomation.com).
- Physical Medium & Noise Rejection: Constructed with industrial-grade Cat 6 Plus Screened Twisted Pair (STP) cabling. This provides maximum immunity against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high-voltage electrical noise common on industrial plant floors.
- Functional Safety Compliance: Fully certified along with the overarching Trusted TMR hardware catalog by TÜV Rheinland to meet IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards, enabling configurations up to Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL 3).
- Material & Fire Safety (LSZH): The 02 mid-code indicates the use of a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) outer protective sheath. In the event of a plant fire, this material provides superior flame retardancy and guarantees that no highly toxic or corrosive halogen gases will be released, complying fully with EU RoHS directives.
- Hazardous Location (HazLoc) Credentials: Certified under ATEX and IECEx Zone 2 / Class I, Division 2 rules. Integrated directly onto the 96-pin Type 'C' hood is a dedicated safety earth braid. This braid must be securely bolted to the cabinet's Protective Earth (PE) bus during installation to neutralize potential differences that could spark or cause electrostatic discharge in explosive atmospheres.