Publication 1786-6.2.1 - April 1988
Chapter
Planning A ControlNet Cable
System
Contents
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To determine:
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how many taps you need
how to connect your programming device
what type of cable you need
trunk-cable section lengths
determine how many terminators you need
if you need repeaters
what type of connectors you need
if you will use redundant media
application considerations
components to order (summary)
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