BMX FTW •08S Cable

Introduction

28-pin connector modules are connected to sensors, pre-actuators or terminals using a cable designed to enable trouble-free direct wire to wire transition of the module’s inputs/outputs.

WARNING

UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Take every precaution at the installation to prevent any subsequent mistake in the connectors. Plugging the wrong connector would cause an unexpected behavior of the application.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Cable Description

The BMX FTW •08S cables are pre-assembled cord set, made up of:

At one end, a compound-filled 28-pin connector from which extend 1 cable sheath, containing 24 wires,
At the other end, free wire ends differentiated by color code.

The figure below shows the BMX FTW •08S cables:

BMX FTB 2820 Terminal block

Cable shielding

First of external sheath

Wires not stripped

Strand of nylon allowing the cable sheath to be stripped easily.

Length according to the part number.

The cable comes in 2 different lengths:

3 meters: BMX FTW 308S;
5 meters: BMX FTW 508S;

Pin Assignment

The diagram below shows the connection of BMX FTW •08S cable:

Characteristics

The following table gives the characteristics of the BMX FTW •08S cables:

Characteristic		Value
Cable	Sheath material	PVC
Cable	LSZH status	No
Conductor description	Number of conductors	24
Conductor description	Conductor cross section (Gauge)	0.34 mm2 (22 AWG)
Environmental	Operating temperature	-25...70 °C (-13...158 °F)
Applicable standards		DIN47100

Cable Installation

DANGER

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Turn off all power to sensor and pre-actuator devices before connection or disconnection of the terminal block.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

The following diagram shows the connection of the cable to the module:

For more detailed information, refer to the topic Fitting a 28-pin Terminal Block to a Module.