Description
ICS TRIPLEX TC-301-02-2M0 Trusted Local Expansion Cable
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ICS TRIPLEX / Trusted |
| Part Number | TC-301-02-2M0 |
| Product Family | Trusted TMR |
| Product Type | Local Expansion Communications Cable |
| Cable Variant | TC-301-02 |
| Cable Length | 2.0 m |
| Primary Connection | T8312 → T8310 |
| Processor End | 96-way Type C connector |
| Connector Housing | Double-width hood |
| Interface Adapter End | 12-way LEMO plug |
| Cable Construction | Cat 6 Plus |
| Shielding | Screened |
| Outer Sheath | LSZH |
| Maximum Documented Length | 30 m |
| Application | Trusted local expansion bus |
Rockwell’s current cable manual specifies TC-301-02 as a Cat 6 Plus, screened cable with LSZH sheath. The T8310 end uses a 96-way Type C connector, while the T8312 end uses a 12-way LEMO plug. The documented maximum cable length is 30 m.
Product Introduction
The ICS TRIPLEX TC-301-02-2M0 is a dedicated communications cable for the Trusted TMR local expansion architecture. It provides the physical connection between the T8310 Trusted Expander Processor and the appropriate position on the T8312 Trusted Expander Interface Adapter. It is therefore a system-specific communication assembly rather than a processor, I/O card, or generic Ethernet patch cable.
The 2M0 configuration represents a 2.0 m cable length. The TC-301-02 construction uses screened Cat 6 Plus cable with an LSZH sheath, while the two ends have different specialized terminations.
TC-303-02-4M0
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — Engineer’s Perspective
TC-301-02-2M0 is used in Trusted local expansion installations where the T8310 Expander Processor communicates with the T8312 Expander Interface Adapter. The cable is part of the physical expansion architecture and should be specified by its complete part number and endpoint hardware.
Typical Applications
- Trusted local expansion: Connects the T8310 Expander Processor with the T8312 Expander Interface Adapter.
- Distributed Trusted chassis: Supports communication between Trusted expansion-system components.
- Safety-system maintenance: Used to replace an existing TC-301-02 cable without changing the installed expansion architecture.
- Cabinet-level system integration: The 2.0 m configuration suits installations where the T8310 and T8312 are positioned relatively close together.
Field Pitfalls
Do not classify TC-301-02-2M0 as an I/O module. Several commercial pages incorrectly describe it as a 16-channel digital I/O card or controller. The Rockwell documentation clearly identifies the TC-301-02 family as a Local Expansion Communications Cable.
Do not confuse TC-301-02 with TC-303-02. TC-301-02 connects for local expansion. TC-303-02 is used on the remote expansion path between the T8314 Fibre TX/RX Unit and . These cables have different system positions and should not be interchanged.
Do not substitute with an ordinary Cat 6 cable. The cable core may use Cat 6 Plus construction, but the complete assembly includes specialized termination, screening, connector housings, and Trusted-specific wiring.
Check the suffix carefully. TC-301-02 is available in multiple length configurations. The 2M0 version is the 2.0 m configuration, while other documented variants include longer lengths. Cable length and routing should be matched to the installed cabinet arrangement.
Related Products
- — Trusted TMR Expander Processor; processor-side endpoint of the TC-301-02 cable.
- — Trusted Expander Interface Adapter; opposite endpoint of the local expansion cable.
- T8300 — Trusted Expander Chassis; houses Trusted expansion-system hardware.
- TC-301-02-2M5 — 2.5 m configuration of the same local expansion cable family.
- TC-301-02-6M5 — 6.5 m configuration of the same cable family.
- TC-301-02-10M0 — 10 m configuration.
- TC-301-03-2M0 — related local expansion cable using a different cable/sheath specification; verify the required installation standard before substitution.
- TC-302-02 — remote expansion cable connecting to the T8314 Fibre TX/RX Unit.
- TC-303-02 — remote expansion cable connecting T8314 to .
- T8314 — Trusted Fibre TX/RX Unit used in the remote expansion architecture.
Rockwell’s cable documentation distinguishes the TC-301, TC-302, and TC-303 families according to their positions in the local and remote expansion architecture.
Procurement Note
For TC-301-02-2M0, specify the complete assembly rather than requesting a generic “Trusted communication cable.” The critical checks are:
- TC-301-02 cable family
- 2M0 / 2.0 m length
- -to- application
- 96-way Type C -side connector
- 12-way LEMO -side connector
- Cat 6 Plus screened construction
- LSZH sheath
The Rockwell documentation is substantially more reliable for identification than reseller pages that describe this part as a controller or digital I/O module.
For an installed Trusted system, I would verify the part-number label and both connector ends before approving a replacement. A similar-looking TC-series cable is not automatically compatible.
