Connecting Cables - Mitsubishi Electric FX3U-232-BD User Manual

FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
Non-Protocol Communication (RS/RS2 Instruction)
4.2.4

Connecting cables

1. European type terminal block
The FX -485-BD-RJ terminal block is used for grounding.
3G
The other options use shielded twisted pair cables for connecting communication equipment operating in
accordance with RS-485.
The table below shows applicable cables and tightening torques.
FX -485-BD
3U
FX -485-BD
3G
FX -485ADP
3U
(-MB)
FX -485-BD-
3G
RJ
FX -485-BD
2N
FX -485-BD
1N
FX -485ADP
2NC
Do not tighten terminal screws with a torque outside the above-mentioned range.
Failure to do so may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.
With regard to the cable end treatment, use a stranded cable or solid cable as it is, or use a bar terminal with
an insulating sleeve.
FX -485-BD-RJ, FX
3G
sleeve.
• When using a stranded cable or solid cable as it is
- Twist the end of a stranded cable so that wires do not get barbed.
- Do not plate the end of the cable.
FX -485-BD, FX
3G
FX -485ADP(-MB)
3U
• When using a bar terminal with an insulating sleeve
Because it is difficult to insert a cable into an insulating sleeve depending
on the thickness of the cable sheath, select the proper cable according to
the outline drawing.
<Reference>
Manufacturer
Phoenix Contact Co., Ltd.
*1. Old model name : CRIMPFOX ZA 3
*2. Old model name : CRIMPFOX UD 6
F-30
Cable size when Cable size when
one cable is two cables are
connected connected
AWG22 to
AWG22
AWG20
AWG20 to AWG16
AWG26 to AWG16
AWG26 to AWG26 to
AWG16 AWG20
-485-BD, FX -485-BD and FX
2N 1N
-485-BD, FX
3U
FX
Approx. 9 mm
(0.35")
Model name
AI 0.5-8WH
Bar terminal with
Insulating sleeve
(cable size)
Applicable
(AWG22 to AWG20)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
-485ADP cannot use a bar terminal with insulating
2NC
-485-BD-RJ,
3G
-485-BD, FX -485-BD
2N 1N
Approx. 6 mm
(0.23")
Caulking tool
*1
CRIMPFOX 6
(or CRIMPFOX 6T-F
4.2 Selecting Cables and Terminal Resistors
Tool size
Tightening
torque
A
0.22 to 0.25
0.4 (0.01")
N·m
0.5 to 0.6
0.6 (0.03")
N·m
0.5 to 0.6
0.6 (0.03")
N·m
0.4 to 0.5
0.6 (0.03")
N·m
FX -485ADP
2NC
Approx. 8 mm
(0.31")
Insulating sleeve
2.6 mm
(0.1")
*2
)
4 Wiring
B
2.5 (0.09")
3.5 (0.14")
3.5 (0.14")
3.5 (0.14")
Contact area
(Crimp area)
8 mm (0.31")
14 mm
(0.55")