ICS TRIPLEX TC-303-02-4M0 Trusted I/O Companion Slot Cables

• "TC" stands for "Trusted Cable", indicating that the product belongs to the Trusted series cables developed by ICS TRIPLEX.

• "303" is used to differentiate products by function, structure, or application scenario.

• "02" designates the cable as a halogen-free type, which meets the flame-retardant requirements of the IEC 60332-3 cat A standard. It reduces the release of smoke and toxic gases in the event of a fire.

• "4M0" specifies the cable length as 4 meters, which is precisely tailored to meet the needs of data transmission over specific distances.

This cable is specifically designed for the Trusted series control systems of ICS TRIPLEX, and it is fully compatible with fiber optic transmitter/receiver units (e.g., T8314) and expander processors (e.g., T8310) within this series. In the entire Trusted system, it ensures stable and high-speed data transmission between components, supporting the system to achieve precise control and monitoring functions.

• Transmission Rate: Adopting advanced fiber optic transmission technology, the cable achieves a data transmission rate of up to 100 Mbps. This speed fully meets the requirements for rapid transmission of large volumes of data in industrial automation control systems—whether for real-time sensor data collection or the prompt issuance of control commands, it enables efficient and timely transmission, ensuring fast and accurate system response.
• Transmission Distance: The cable length is precisely set to 4 meters, an optimized value derived from extensive research and testing in various industrial application scenarios. In most industrial sites, this length not only meets the requirements for moderate spatial layout between devices but also ensures signal stability during transmission, avoiding signal attenuation and interference caused by excessively long transmission distances. It provides an ideal solution for remote connectivity of devices within specific areas.

• Material: The outer layer of the cable uses high-quality industrial-grade reinforced sheathing material. This material exhibits excellent resistance to mechanical wear—even if the cable is subject to friction or impact in the complex environment of industrial sites, it can effectively protect the internal fiber optic cores from damage. Additionally, it has good oil resistance, enabling strong adaptability to oily environments common in industries such as petrochemicals without performance degradation due to oil erosion. Furthermore, the material is resistant to corrosion by various chemicals, ensuring long-term stable operation of the cable in both acidic and alkaline environments.
• Protection Rating: The cable holds an IP67 protection rating. This means it has excellent dustproof capability—even in dusty industrial workshops, dust cannot enter the cable to affect its performance. In terms of waterproofing, it can be submerged in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes without damage, effectively handling environmental conditions such as water splashes and humidity that may occur in industrial sites, and ensuring reliable signal transmission under harsh conditions.

• Shielding Design: The cable features an optimized internal shielding structure. Through the design of a special metal shielding layer, it effectively blocks the interference of external electromagnetic interference (EMI) on the internal signals of the cable. In industrial environments where a large number of electrical devices operate simultaneously (creating a complex electromagnetic environment), the shielding design ensures that transmitted signals are not distorted or interrupted by external interference, guaranteeing accurate data transmission.
• Crosstalk Resistance: The layout and arrangement of the internal fiber optic cores are scientifically planned, greatly reducing signal crosstalk. In multi-core cables, signals transmitted through different cores may interfere with each other, affecting signal quality. Through its rational structural design, the TC-303-02-4M0 ensures that each signal remains independent and non-interfering during transmission, further enhancing the stability and reliability of signal transmission.

• Connectivity Function: As a remote extension cable, its core function is to realize the connection between fiber optic transmitter/receiver units (T8314) and expander processors (T8310). In industrial control systems, the T8314 is responsible for converting electrical signals into optical signals for long-distance transmission, and receiving optical signals returned from the expander processor to convert them back into electrical signals. The TC-303-02-4M0 cable undertakes the task of stably transmitting optical signals between the two, ensuring accurate data interaction.
• Expansion Function: Through the connection enabled by this cable, I/O signal expansion is achieved. In large-scale industrial automation systems, a large number of input/output ports are often required to connect various devices such as sensors and actuators. By matching the TC-303-02-4M0 cable with related equipment, the I/O capability of the control system can be extended to more distant areas, meeting the needs of connecting devices in different areas of the factory and improving the coverage and control capability of the entire control system.

• Building Distributed Architecture: In modern industrial control systems, distributed architectures are increasingly favored. The TC-303-02-4M0 cable plays an indispensable role in constructing such architectures. It can connect devices distributed in different locations into an organic whole, enabling collaborative work between various devices. For example, in a large factory, sensors, motors, and other equipment on the production line may be distributed in different workshops; through the connection of this cable with corresponding transmitter/receiver units and expander processors, these scattered devices can be integrated into a unified control system, realizing centralized management and control.
• Ensuring System Reliability: Thanks to the adoption of high-reliability fiber optic transmission technology and excellent protective design, the cable can operate stably in complex industrial environments, providing solid support for the reliability of the entire system. Even if harsh conditions such as electromagnetic interference or humidity occur in some areas, the cable can still ensure uninterrupted signal transmission, thereby guaranteeing the continuous and stable operation of the control system, reducing system downtime caused by cable failures, and improving the continuity and efficiency of industrial production.

• Length: 4 meters. This precisely designed length is adapted to the distance requirements in common industrial equipment layouts. While meeting the equipment connection needs, it effectively controls costs and ensures signal transmission quality.

• Weight: Approximately 11 kg (including packaging). The weight is relatively moderate—it ensures the cable has sufficient structural strength to adapt to installation and use in industrial environments, while not being overly heavy to cause inconvenience during installation and maintenance.

• Dimensions: Detailed official information is not yet available; however, it can be inferred that the cable features a compact and reasonable dimension design. On the premise of accommodating the layout of internal fiber optics, shielding layers, and other structures, it minimizes the cable volume, facilitating wiring and installation in the limited space of industrial sites.

• Operating Voltage: Supports 24 VDC / 120 VAC. It can be adapted to various industrial power supply environments—whether in device areas using DC power or scenarios with AC power, the cable can operate normally, demonstrating wide applicability.

• Output Frequency: 50/60 Hz. It can match the frequency of common industrial power grids, ensuring electrical compatibility between the cable and connected equipment in different power supply environments, and guaranteeing stable system operation.