The ICS Triplex TC-505-02-4M5, also cataloged as the TC-505 SmartSlot / Companion Slot I/O Cable Assembly, provides direct physical signal routing between 40-channel safety I/O modules and associated field termination or power distribution assemblies within the Trusted TMR system.
Hardware Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Model
TC-505-02-4M5
Base Model
TC-505
Brand
ICS Triplex
Product Type
SmartSlot / Companion Slot I/O Cable Assembly
System
Trusted TMR Safety System
Application
Internal cabinet I/O signal and power distribution
Channel Capacity
40 channels
Chassis Connector
96-way Type C connector
Field Connector
96-way Type R connector configuration
Cable Length
4.5 m
Operating Voltage
24 VDC / up to 60 VDC safety loops
Power Consumption
Passive cable assembly; no separate consumption specified
TMR Signal Path and Electrical Isolation
The TC-505-02-4M5 provides prefabricated point-to-point connections for Trusted TMR I/O hardware. The 96-way chassis connector mates with the specified cabinet-side interface, while the remote connector configuration routes signals toward the applicable FTA or power distribution assembly.
Because the cable assembly carries safety-system I/O connections, installation should preserve the physical segregation used by the TMR architecture. Furthermore, the cable should not introduce unintended connections between redundant signal paths.
The supplied data identifies the assembly with 40-channel I/O applications and 24 VDC to 60 VDC safety-loop operation. However, the available information does not specify a separate galvanic-isolation rating for the cable itself; therefore, isolation should be attributed to the associated Trusted I/O hardware rather than the cable assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the cable length of the TC-505-02-4M5? A: The supplied specification identifies a cable length of 4.5 m.
Q: Which connectors does the TC-505-02-4M5 use? A: The supplied data specifies a 96-way Type C connector at the chassis end and a 96-way Type R configuration at the field or remote end.
Q: Does the cable assembly consume electrical power? A: No separate power consumption is specified because the TC-505-02-4M5 functions as a passive interconnection assembly.
Field Installation Guidelines
Verify the TC-505-02-4M5 part number before installation and confirm connector compatibility with the associated Trusted I/O hardware.
Route the cable without excessive bending, tensile loading, or mechanical compression.
Maintain the cabinet segregation between redundant TMR signal paths and unrelated power circuits.
Secure the cable so that connector bodies do not carry mechanical loads.
Fully seat and secure each connector before energizing the associated I/O assembly.
Keep signal wiring separated from high-current switching conductors where the cabinet design permits.
Do not modify, splice, or reterminate the prefabricated cable unless the system documentation explicitly permits the modification.
Follow the grounding and shielding requirements specified for the associated Trusted I/O and FTA hardware.
