Product Overview

The Schneider Electric TSXCDP503 is a specialized 5-meter pre-formed connecting cable designed to streamline the wiring between Modicon Premium PLC modules and Telefast sub-bases. This high-integrity link is engineered to replace traditional point-to-point wiring, significantly reducing installation time and eliminating potential connection errors. Terminated at both ends with HE10 20-pin connectors, the cable provides a secure, vibration-resistant interface for digital and analog signal transmission. Its shielded design is specifically tailored to maintain signal purity within electromagnetically noisy industrial environments, ensuring the operational consistency of the automation rack.

Technical Infrastructure and Hardware Data

• Cable Length: 5 meters (16.4 feet)

• Connector Type: 2 x HE10 (20-way) molded connectors

• Wire Gauge: AWG 22 (Conductor size) / 4 AWG equivalent shielded jacket

• Voltage Rating: 30V DC Maximum

• Transmission Speed: Optimized for rates up to 115.2 kbps

• Thermal Endurance: -25°C to +70°C operating range

• Flexibility: Minimum bending radius of 50 mm

• Net Weight: 0.4 kg

• Package Dimensions: 6.5 x 23.5 x 25 cm

• Sub-base Compatibility: Designed for ABE7H16R20 and similar interfaces

• Manufacturing Origin: France

• Harmonized System Code: 8537101190

Industrial Deployment and Interconnect Roles

The TSXCDP503 serves as a vital accessory for modular PLC architectures, facilitating rapid system deployment and high-density signal management. Common applications include:

• Modicon Premium System Expansion: Providing direct connectivity for specialized modules such as the TSXCFY21 (frequency control), TSXCTY4A/2A (counting), and TSXCCY1128 (communication) units.

• Control Cabinet Optimization: Reducing wire clutter by utilizing pre-formed ribbon-style cables to connect rack-mounted I/O to DIN-rail mounted field terminals.

• Data Transmission Integrity: Implementing RS-485 and digital signaling in environments where interference shielding is mandatory for process stability.

• Rapid Maintenance Cycles: Enabling the quick disconnection and replacement of PLC modules or sub-bases without the need to rewire individual terminals, minimizing system downtime.

• Automated Assembly Lines: Supporting high-speed data exchange in manufacturing sectors where consistent timing and signal accuracy are critical for machinery synchronization.