GE VersaMax IC754TAN001 Quick Install Manual page 15

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Building a Custom Expansion Cable
Custom expansion cables can be built using Connector Kit
IC200ACC202, Crimp tool AMP 90800-1, and AWG #28
(0.089mm2) 8-pair, twisted-pair shielded cable, such as Belden
8138, Manhattan/CDT M2483, Alpha 3498C, or equivalent cable.
Maximum Cable Length
The maximum overall length of the expansion bus depends on type
of Expansion Receivers used and the data rate :
Receiver Type
Any Non-Isolated Expansion
Receivers (IC200ERM002)
on the bus
Isolated Expansion
Receivers (IC200ERM001)
only on the bus
GFK-2299
Data Rate
5 Mbits/sec(max)
250 Kbits/sec
(default data
rate)
1 Mbits/sec
(configurable)
VersaMax Expansion I/O Interface Card
Maximum Cable length
15 meters
750 meters (default
distance)
250 meters
Installation