CompoNet Network Specifications
Flat Cable I (DCA4-4F10
Standard Flat Cable)
Flat Cable II (DCA5-4F10
Sheathed Flat Cable)
Red: BS
White: BDH Blue: BDL
Conductor
Insulation
No.
color
1
Red
BS + (positive side of
communications power
supply)
2
White
BDH (signal high)
3
Blue
BDL (signal low)
BS − (negative side of
4
Black
communications power
supply)
Types of Flat Cable I other than DCA4-4F10 can be used as long as they
conform to the CompoNet specifications. Ask the cable manufacturer for
information on which products are applicable to CompoNet.
White: BDH Blue: BDL
Red: BS
Conductor
Insulation
No.
color
1
Red
BS + (positive side of
communications power
supply)
2
White
BDH (signal high)
3
Blue
BDL (signal low)
BS − (negative side of
4
Black
communications power
supply)
Black: BS
Application
Nominal
cross-
section
(mm
0.75
0.5
0.5
0.75
Black: BS
Application
Nominal
cross-
section
(mm
0.75
0.5
0.5
0.75
Section E-1
Allowable
current (A)
2
)
5 max.
−
−
5 max.
Allowable
current (A)
2
)
5 max.
−
−
5 max.
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