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System Configuration
Section 2-2
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1.
Branch Connector
When using Special Flat Cable, connect a Branch Connector to the main
line to create a branch, as shown in the following diagram.
2.
Terminal Block Connector
A commercially available relay terminal block (a terminal block in which the
opposite terminals are connected) can be used to create a branch line, as
shown in the following diagram.
3.
T-joint
When 4-conductor VCTF cable is used, use a T-joint to branch the line as
shown below.
Multidrop Method
In the multidrop method, nodes are connected directly to the cable. It is not
necessary to create a new branch line or use special connectors with the mul-
Special CompoBus/S
Connector
Main line cable
Branch line cable
Main line cable
Branch line cable
Main line cable
Communications cable
High side (BD H)
Communications cable
Low side (BD L)
Shorting bar
Shorting bar
Relay terminal block
Communications cable
High side (BD H)
Communications cable
Low side (BD L)
Cable
Socket (female)
T-joint
Cable
Plug (male)
Plug (male)
Cable