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Controller 450 User’s Guide
Chapter 2 Installation
2-48 3BSE 002 415R701 Rev A
2.2.15.8 Communication, Communication Cables
Table 2-11. Communication, Communication Cables
Item Concerning Action
Communication
cables with shield (not
coaxial cables)
Electrical connection
to chassis
Max. permitted length
≤50 mm (1.9 inch.)
(1)
Max. specified length must not be exceeded
(1) Special rules apply to a CE-marked design. Refer to Section 2.2.5.5, Grounding of
Communication Cable Shields
Coaxial communica-
tion cables
Electrical connection
to chassis
Max. length
Not to be directly earthed or earthed at one
point only
(1)
Max. specified length must not be exceeded
Communication with-
out modem
Routing of cables More than 100 mm (3.9 inch.) away from
other cables
MasterBus 300
MasterBus 300E
GCOM
(Ethernet)
Cable length
Joints
Outdoor installation
Routing
Transceiver
Drop cable
Multiple of 23.4 m max. 500 m (1640 ft.)
At odd multiple of 23.4 m (77 ft) (1, 3, 5 . . . .)
Teflon
cable in conduit which is grounded at
both ends.
An additional earth line > 35 mm
2
routed in
parallel with the conduit and grounded at
both ends.
300 mm (11.8 inch.) away from other cables
or on separate cable rack.
For outdoor installation: underground in steel
pipes.
Positioned at cable marking.
Insulated from the ground plane >100 mm
(3.9 inch.).
Not covered with other cables.
Separated from other cables >100 mm
(3.9 inch.)
All shields must be connected together at
both ends.