Siemens SCALANCE XB-100 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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ST/BFOC connectors
The attachment to Industrial Ethernet uses ST/BFOC con‐
nector technology (Straight Tip/Bayonet Fiber Optic Connec‐
tor).
5.3 Wiring rules
When wiring use cables with the following AWG categories or cross sections.
Wiring rules for ... Spring-loaded terminals
connectable cable cross sec‐
tions for flexible cables ...
without wire end ferrule 0.2 - 1.5 mm
2
AWG: 24 - 14
with wire end ferrule with plastic
ferrule**
0.25 - 0.75 mm
2
AWG: 24 - 14
with TWIN wire end ferrule without
plastic ferrule**
0.25 - 1.5 mm
2
AWG: 24 - 18
Stripped length of the cable 10 mm
Wire end ferrule according to DIN 46228 without plastic ferrule** 10 mm
* AWG: American Wire Gauge
** See note "Wire end ferrules"
Note
Wire end ferrules
Use crimp shapes with smooth surfaces, such as provided by square and trapeze shaped crimp
cross sections.
Crimp shapes with wave-shaped profile are unsuitable.
Connecting up
5.3 Wiring rules
SCALANCE XB-100
Operating Instructions, 02/2019, C79000-G8976-C473-03
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