Fiber optic cables
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At a Glance
Subject of this
Chapter
What's in this
Chapter?
This chapter presents the fiber optic cables for connecting the various components of the SERCOS® network (TSX CSY 84 / 164 modules and variable speed controllers).
This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic
Pre-assembled fiber optic cables
Kits for creating custom fiber optic cables
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Fiber optic cables
Pre-assembled fiber optic cables
At a Glance
List of cables
Schneider Automation offers a range of 1 mm diameter plastic fiber optic cables for connecting the different components of the SERCOS® network (TSX CSY 84 / 164 modules and variable speed controllers). Each cable is equipped at each end with an SMA type connector.
The table below provides the reference and length of each cable.
References
990 MCO 00001
990 MCO 00003
990 MCO 00005
990 MCO 00015
990 MCO 00055
990 MCO 00075
990 MCO 000125
Lengths
0.3 meters
0.9 meters
1.5 meters
4.5 meters
16.5 meters
22.5 meters
37.5 meters
Recommendations
When installing fiber optic cables, it is necessary to comply with the following recommendations:
Note: Recommendations concerning the curve radius of the cables.
For this type of cable, the minimum curve radius must be greater than 25 mm.
Failure to observe this may result in damage to the cables.
Note: Recommendation concerning the tension applied to the cables on installation.
The maximum tension applied to the cables on installation must not exceed 6 Kg.
Failure to observe this may result in damage to the cables.
Maximum permitted temperature: -40°C+80°C.
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Kits for creating custom fiber optic cables
At a Glance
Tool kit
Schneider Automation offers two kits for creating custom cables: l l
1 tool kit,
1 equipment kit comprising a cable and connectors.
The table below provides the reference and the contents of the tool kit.
Reference
990 MCO KIT 00
1
1
1
1
Contents
Quantity Description
Service instructions for creating a cable
Cable stripping tool
Connector clip pliers
25 W / 110 V soldering iron
Equipment kit The table below provides the reference and the contents of the equipment kit.
Reference
990 MCO KIT 01
Contents
Quantity
12
12
1
Description
SMA type connectors
Insulation sleeves
30-meter plastic fiber optic cable
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