Description
Ring Coupling Module (RCM)
The Ring Coupling Module handles the communication between the modules and the central controller.
Touchpoint Pro Ring Coupling Module
Touchpoint Pro Communication/Power Rail Terminal Identification
Ring Coupling Module | |
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Communication / Power Rail | |
Description | 5, 7, 9 or 10-way Communication / Power Rail consists of 1 DIN Rail, 1 Ring Coupling Module (RCM), and a 5, 7, 9 or 10-way Backplane |
DIN Rail | |
Total Width | 16.93 in. (430 mm) |
Type | TS-35/15 |
Ring Coupling Module (RCM) | |
Description | Module for connection of DIN Rail mounted I/O modules to Ring Network |
Electrical Connection | 2 x Ring Network TX / RX Driver Pairs (Each 2-Wire plus Drain) |
Supply Voltage | 24 Vdc (18-32 Vdc) |
Power Consumption | Maximum 1 W |
Power Dissipation | Maximum 1 W |
Ring Network Cable | Minimum 2 x 2 x 1 mm2 twisted pair, plus Drain and Overall Screen |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +65°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to +65°C |
Environmental Protection Class | Pollution Degree 2 (indoor sheltered) |
Connector Coding | Ring cable connectors (TB1-TB4) are coded with coding keys to avoid mis-wiring. |
DIN Rail connector (Module Supply and Communication) | Maximum Current: 60 mA (18-32 Vdc) |
Backplane | |
Description | 5, 7, 9 and 10 I/O slot (excluding first slot reserved for RCM) backplane PCB for providing power and Ring Network connections to the RCM and I/O modules |
Electrical Connection | 2-wire (+V and –V) at Power Supply Input for 5, 7, 9 I/O Slot Backplane |
2 x 2-wire (+V and –V) at Power Supply Input for 10 I/O Slot Backplane | |
10-pin backplane connector for connection to RCM and I/O Modules | |
Maximum Wire Size | 6 mm2 |
Supply Voltage | 24 Vdc (18-32 Vdc) |
Backplane current Rating | Maximum 20 A |
Power Supply Connector Rating | Maximum 32 V, 41 A |
Backplane connector | Maximum 32 V, 4.04 A |
Environmental Protection Class | Pollution Degree 2 (indoor sheltered) |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +65°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to +65°C |
Terminal Identification | Label | Channel |
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1 | + | Ring A In |
2 | Drain | |
3 | - | |
4 | + | Ring B Out |
5 | Drain | |
6 | - | |
7 | + | Ring B in |
8 | Drain | |
9 | - | |
10 | + | Ring A Out |
11 | Drain | |
12 | - |