Description
ICS TRIPLEX TC-305-01-5M0 Trusted Communications Cable
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ICS TRIPLEX |
| Part Number | TC-305-01-5M0 |
| Product Family | Trusted |
| Product Type | Communications Cable Assembly |
| Compatible Interface | T8151 Trusted Communications Interface |
| CI Connection | PL5 field socket |
| Connector | 78+2-way Type M |
| Connector Housing | Single-width hood |
| Other End | Flying leads |
| Cable Construction | Screened Cat 5 cable |
| Sheath | PVC |
| Communication Functions | Ethernet and serial interfaces, depending on the connected T8151 configuration |
| Ethernet Options | E1 coaxial and E2 10Base-T interfaces are documented for the TC-305-01 family |
| Serial Interfaces | RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 functions are supported through the T8151 communication interface |
| Application | Trusted safety-system communications and external equipment interfacing |
The documentation specifically states that TC-305-01 or TC-305-02 connects to the CI module’s PL5 socket and extends the communication ports to flying leads.
Product Introduction
The ICS TRIPLEX TC-305-01-5M0 belongs to the Trusted communications cable family and is used with the Communications Interface. Rather than functioning as an electronic controller, the assembly provides the physical wiring interface between the and external communication equipment. The documented TC-305-01 construction uses a 78+2-way Type M connector at the Trusted interface end and flying leads at the opposite end.
This distinction matters during procurement. A cable assembly with the wrong termination, length, or wiring configuration can look physically similar while failing to provide the required communication paths. The documentation provides specific pin assignments for the communication ports, so replacement should be based on the complete part number and system wiring documentation rather than the cable’s appearance alone.
TC-303-02-4M0
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — Engineer’s Perspective
TC-305-01 is typically encountered where a Trusted Communications Interface must connect its communication ports to external equipment through customized field termination. Typical uses include safety-system communication interfaces, serial equipment connections, external Ethernet connections, and maintenance or migration work involving existing Trusted installations.
Common Applications
- Trusted communication interface: Extends the communication connections from the module’s PL5 socket to external termination points.
- Serial equipment integration: Provides access to the documented serial communication wiring associated with the .
- Ethernet connectivity: The TC-305-01 family supports the Ethernet interfaces documented for the , with the applicable cable/interface type determined by the system configuration.
- Legacy Trusted system maintenance: Useful when an existing cable assembly needs replacement without changing the installed communications architecture.
Field Pitfalls
Do not treat TC-305-01-5M0 as an I/O module. Several commercial listings incorrectly describe this part number as a controller, transmitter/sensor, or digital input module. Those descriptions conflict with the Trusted communications-cable documentation.
Verify the complete cable designation. TC-305-01 and TC-305-02 appear as related cable variants in Trusted documentation. Connector arrangement, cable length, termination, and the intended interface must be checked before substituting one for another.
Check the field wiring before energizing the replacement. The documentation provides detailed pin assignments for communication ports. A mechanically correct connector does not guarantee that the external flying-lead termination matches the existing installation.
Related Products
- — Trusted Communications Interface; the primary interface associated with the TC-305-01 cable.
- T8151B — Communications Interface variant documented with TC-305-01/TC-305-02 cable connections.
- TC-305-01 — Base communications cable assembly from to flying leads.
- TC-305-02 — Related Trusted communications cable variant; verify termination and application before substitution.
- TC-301-02 — Local/expansion cable family member, serving a different system interconnection function.
- TC-303-02 — Remote expansion cable family member; not a direct replacement for TC-305-01.
- TC-304-01 — Maintenance cable with a different purpose.
- TC-306-02 — Input Smart Slot jumper cable, used for a different Trusted architecture connection.
- TC-308-02 — Output Smart Slot jumper cable, associated with Trusted output connections.
- T8311 — Trusted Expander Interface; used with the expansion architecture rather than serving as the communications interface.
The Trusted cable reference distinguishes TC-305-01 from the expansion and Smart Slot cable families, so these related part numbers should not be treated as interchangeable simply because they share the TC- prefix.
Procurement Note
For TC-305-01-5M0, the most important checks are the complete part number, cable length, compatibility, connector type, flying-lead arrangement, and existing site wiring. I would not approve a substitute based only on a description such as “Trusted communication cable.”
There is also conflicting commercial data online: some listings incorrectly assign a 220 V operating-voltage specification or describe this part as an electronic controller. Those specifications should be disregarded for this cable assembly.
Recommended verification: compare the cable label against the installed interface, then verify the pin-to-wire mapping against the applicable Trusted wiring documentation before installation.
