Co-Axial Cables; Relay Cable; Control Panel Cable; Optical Cables - ABB DCS800 Series Installation Manual

Co-axial Cables

Recommendations for use with DCS800-A Enclosed Converters:
− 75 Ω type;
−
RG59 cable with diameter 7 mm or RG11 cable 11 mm;
−
The maximum cable length is 300 m.

Relay Cable

Cable types with braided metallic screens (e.g. ÖLFLEX, LAPPKABEL, Germany)
has been tested and approved by ABB.

Control Panel Cable

The cable connecting the DCS800 Control Panel to the DCS800 converter module
must not exceed 3 meters. The cable type tested and approved by ABB is included
in the DCS800 Control Panel option kits.

Optical Cables

The max. cable length for optical cables depends on the type of optical cable
selected (plastic fiber optic or HCS); for details please refer to the corresponding
manual DCS800 Hardware Manual (3ADW000194). Moreover follow the
instructions concerning the use of optical cables given by the cable suppliers.

Fieldbus Cables

Fieldbus cables can be quite different, depending on the fieldbus type. Please refer
to:
−
control / signal cables
−
co-axial
and
cables.
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