GE Series 90-70 Network Router User Manual


 
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8 Series 90 -70 I/O Link Interface Module User’s Manual – February 1993
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Optical Adapter
An Optical Adapter (A138–154–B001) can be used to interface the electrical cable of the
I/O Link with optical cable.
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ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
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OPTICAL
CONNECTOR
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Use pairs of adapters in applications where:
distances of up to 100 meters (330 feet) are required between any two devices on the
I/O Link.
the I/O Link runs between different cabinets, and it is not possible to connect the
cabinets with a wire of 5.5mm
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or thicker.
excessive electromagnetic noise may affect the cable. This includes noise from
machinery such as a welding machine, and noise–generating cable such as power
cable that runs for long distances with the I/O Link cable.