Understand The Cable Options - Parker H Series Installation & Service Instructions Manual

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All Allen-Bradley media, including KwikLink,
meets or exceeds the specifications defined in
the ODVA DeviceNet Specification.
Publication DNET-UM072C-EN-P - July 2004

Understand the cable options

You can connect components using three cable options
Use this cable
Round (thick)
Round (thin)
Flat
Class 1 power supplies allow for an 8A
system and the use of Class 1 flat cable.
Class 2 flat cable must not exceed 4A.
KwikLink drop cable
Unshielded drop cable
.
As
the trunk line on the DeviceNet network
with an outside diameter of 12.2 mm
(0.48 in.). You can also use this cable for
drop lines.
the drop line connecting devices to the main
line with an outside diameter of 6.9 mm
(0.27 in.). This cable has a smaller diameter
and is more flexible than thick cable. You
can also use this cable for the trunk line.
the trunk line on the DeviceNet network,
with dimensions of 19.3 mm x 5.3 mm (0.76
in. x 0.21 in.). This cable has no
predetermined cord lengths, and you are
free to put connections wherever you need
them.
a non-shielded, 4-conductor drop cable for
use only in KwikLink systems.
a non-shielded, 4-conductor drop cable
(with an outside diameter specified by the
vendor) for use only in flat cable systems