Section 3 Mechanical & Electrical Installation
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FT205EV Wind Sensors
– User Manual
3.1.2
Connector Details
The FT205EV sensor uses the Molex CLIK-Mate 8-way single-row connector (Molex part 505405-0860). The
sensor is provided with 1x 600mm cable length (50-600mm lengths are available from Molex). The 600mm cable
length has the Molex part number 151350806. The cables are fitted with the same connector on both cable ends
and corresponding pin numbering. The connector is keyed and can only be inserted in the correct orientation.
(not to scale)
Pin
RS422
(full-duplex)
RS485
(half-duplex)
Buffered
UART (full-
duplex)
Molex Wire Colour
1
Ground
Black
2
6-30 VDC
3
RS422_A RX (-)
RS485_A (-)
4
RS422_B RX (+)
RS485_B (+)
5
RS422_A TX (-)
6
RS422_B TX (+)
7
UART_RX
8
UART_TX
Figure 9: Sensor Connector (above), Cable (below) and Wiring Diagram
Care must be taken to ensure that the cable is suitable for the environment it will be used in and is adequately
rated and approved. Shielding and the use of EMI conduit may be necessary.