3.2 Basic Module Connections
3.2.3 MECHATROLINK Connectors
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( 2 ) Connection Procedure
The power supply terminal has a removable connector. Use the following procedure to wire the terminal to the power
supply connector. Use 0.2 mm
2
to 0.51 mm
2
(AWG24 to AWG20) twisted-pair cable.
1. Strip approx. 6.5 mm the end of the wire.
2. Open the wire insert opening on the terminal with the tool shown in Fig. A or Fig. B.
3. Insert the wire into the opening and then close the opening by releasing the lever or removing the
screwdriver.
3.2.3 MECHATROLINK Connectors
MECHATROLINK connector is used to connect the MP2300S and the SERVOPACKs and distributed I/O via
MECHATROLINK cables.
( 1 ) Specifications and Pin Arrangement
Fig. A (with lever) Fig. B (with screwdriver)
Name
Connector
Name
No. of
Pins
Connector Model
Module Cable Manufacturer
MECHATROLINK
Connector
M-I/II
8
1903815-1 2040305-1
Tyco Electronics
Japan G.K.
No. Signal Name Description No. Signal Name Description
A1
––
B1
––
A2
SRD−
Signal − B2
SRD−
Signal −
A3
SRD+
Signal + B3
SRD+
Signal +
A4
SLD
Shield B4
SLD
Shield