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Wiring Methods Section 2-4
When using thick cable, provide some slack in the cable so that the con-
nectors do not pull out because of tension on the cable.
Note The OMRON XW4Z-00C and PHOENIX CONTACT SZF-1 screwdrivers are
suitable for tightening the DeviceNet connector’s set screws. Refer to 2-3
Cables, Connectors, and Related Devices for contact information to order the
PHOENIX CONTACT screwdriver.
The following diagram shows the dimensions of the XW4Z-00C screwdriver.
Multi-drop Wiring
Methods
Multi-drop Connection with a Standard Connector (Thin Cables Only)
When thin cable is being used, a multi-drop connection can be made by
inserting each pair of wires into a single same pin terminal and crimping them
together.
Note We recommend using the following PHOENIX CONTACT terminal for this
type of multi-drop connection.
• PHOENIX CONTACT AI-TWIN Series
Multi-drop Connection with a Multi-drop Connector
The following OMRON Multi-drop Connectors (sold separately) can be used
to make a multi-drop connection with either thin or thick cable.
• XW4B-05C4-T-D Straight Multi-drop Connector without Attachment
Screws
Slotted screwdriver that
does not taper at the tip
3.5 mm0.6 mm
Side Front
Model Crimping Tool
AI TWIN2 × 0.5-8WH (for thin cable) CRIMPFOX UD6