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CTP150 Console Port Setup
Cabling a CTP150 Interface Module | 71
Required Tools, Wires, and Cables for the CTP150 Platform
Cabling your device takes only a few minutes. You need the following items and the cables listed in
Table 10 on page 70 for proper installation:
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1/8-inch flathead screwdriver
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3/8-inch wrench or 3/8-inch nut-driver
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No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
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Ground wires—We recommend a minimum of 18-AWG ground wire for AC and DC-powered versions,
if applicable.
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Two #10 kep nuts (supplied) to connect the ground (earth) wire to the ground terminal.
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Power module wiring—We recommend a minimum of 18-AWG wire for the device with a dual stud
terminal lug with 5/8-inch spacing.
Consider the distance from the connection point and the configuration of the device when determining
the size of wire used.
Table 10: Required Cables
Port and Cable UsedConnection
One 10/100Base-T Ethernet management port with an
RJ-45 connector.
Management connection between the processor module
and the LAN
One RS-232 port with a DB-9 connector for VT100
management access.
Management connection between the processor module
and a management console
Cables vary depending on module.Direct connections to interface modules
For more information about CTP150 Series cable and pinout specifications, refer Cable and Pinout
Specifications.
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