OPERATION MANUAL CompoBus/S

VCTF Cable Assembly Section 3-3
Branching or Extension
Using T-joint Combination
Connectors
3-3-2 Installing Terminators
2. Tighten the terminal block screws to a tightening torque that meets the terminal
block specifications.
Example: Branching 2-Conductor VCTF Cable
Use a commercially available relay terminal block (a terminal block where the
terminals facing each other are connected internally), and branch the cables
as shown in the following diagram.
Main line cable
Communications cable
High side (BD H)
Branch line cable
Main line cable
Communications cable
Low side (BD L)
Shorting bar Shorting bar
Communications cable
High side (BD H)
When 4-conductor VCTF cable is used in locations that require water resistance,
use XS2R-D427-5 T-joint Connectors or XS2C-D4@ or XS2G-D4@@
Combination Connectors that are specially designed for CompoBus/S Systems.
Note 1. Connectors with cables specially for CompoBus/S Systems are also available.
2. For details on T-joint connectors, cable connectors, and connectors with
cables, refer to 1-3-4 Connectors/Terminal Blocks.
Example: Branching 4-Conductor VCTF Cable Using T-joint
Cable
Socket (female)
T-joint
Relay terminal block
Communications cable
Low side (BD L)
Plug (male)
Cable
Plug (male)
Cable
Use a Terminal-block Terminator or Shield Terminator as the terminator on the
VCTF cable.
Note Refer to 1-3-4 Connectors/Terminal Blocks for details on Terminal-block terminators,
T-joints, and Connectors.
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