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Network Configuration Overview Section 2-1
2-1-5 Detailed Connection Patterns
Branches
T-branch Method
Note The cables with a shielded connector on one or both ends have a round com-
munications connector on one or both ends.
Connection pattern Connection method
Or
Or
Trunk
line
Trunk
line
T-branch Tap or
Power Supply Tap
Node
Branch line
Branch
line
Branch
line
T-branch Tap or
Power Supply Tap
Node
Branch line
General-purpose Slaves,
Special Slaves, and Masters
Environment-resistive Slaves
Thick cable, thin cable, or
cable with shielded
connector on one end
T-branch Tap
(DCN1-1C/2C/2R)
Standard Connector
provided with T-branch Tap
Thick or thin cable
COMBICON Connector
General-purpose Slave,
Special Slave, or Master
Environment-resistive Slave
Thick cable, thin cable, or
cable with shielded
connector on one end
T-branch Tap
(DCN1-1C/2C/2R)
Standard Connector
provided with T-branch Tap
DCA1-5CN@@F1 Thin Cable with
attached round, shielded connector
Female
Male
General-purpose Slave,
Special Slave, or Master
Environment-resistive Slave
DCA1-5CN@@H1 Thin
Cable with round, shielded
connector on one end
Female Male
COMBICON Connector
Shielded T-branch Connector
Cable with shielded connector
on one end or both ends
DCA1-5CN@@W1 Thin
Cable with round, shielded
connectors on both ends
Shielded T-branch Connector
Cable with shielded connector
on one end or both ends
Male
Male
Female
Female
Standard Connector provided
with T-branch Tap
Standard Connector
provided with T-branch Tap
T-branch
Tap
Node Node Node
Branch
line
Trunk
line
Trunk
line
T-branch
Tap
Node Node
Node
Branch
line
Branch
line
Branch
line
General-purpose Slaves,
Special Slaves, and Masters
Environment-resistive Slaves
Thick cable, thin cable, or
cable with shielded
connector on one end
T-branch Tap
(DCN1-3C/4C/4R)
Thick cable, thin cable, or
cable with shielded
connector on one end
T-branch Tap
(DCN1-3C/4C/4R)
Environment-resistive Slaves
can be connected as well.
General-purpose Slaves can
be connected as well.
Thick or thin cable
COMBICON Connector
General-purpose Slave,
Special Slave, or Master
Environment-resistive Slave
DCA1-5CN@@F1 Thin Cable with
attached round, shielded connector
Female
Male