Triguard SC300E

TBT

Bus Terminator
(TBT)
Issue 2 October 2005

INTRODUCTION

PURPOSE
The Bus Terminator (TBT) is a passive end-of-line I/O data bus terminator. The purpose of the
TBT is to minimise line ringing and pulse reflections in order to eliminate transmission data
errors.

This document is intended to provide a general understanding of the TBT sufficient to enable
basic maintenance procedures to be effected in the field.

Figure 1-1. TBT Bus terminator-General view

ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION

Reference No Title
008-5115 TBA Bus Expansion Adaptor User Manual

008-5217
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SPECIFICATION

Model TBT

Connector DIN41612 style ‘c’ 64-way

Overall size (mm) 100H x 18W x 40D
Overall size (inches) 3.94H x 0.7W x 1.57D
Weight (per set of three) 0.21kg

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
The maximum ambient temperature measured at the hottest point within the Triguard system
shall not be greater than 60 degrees centigrade.

Temperature operating: +5°C to +60°C

Temperature storage: -25°C to +70°C
Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing at ambient <40°C

Certification:
General Certification: Ref. SC300E TMR Product Guide (ref 008-5209)

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

The TBT must be transported and stored in its original packing material, which should be
retained for this purpose.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

PHYSICAL
The TBT bus terminator consists of a DIN41612 connector with two fixing screws to fit to the
bus expansion adaptors (TBA) fitted to the SC300E chassis.

THEORY OF OPERATION
If the SC300E chassis are arranged with the MPPs at one end of the bus then the TBTs must
be fitted at at the other end of the bus as shown in Figure 2-1 .

If the bus is arranged with the MPPs in the middle of the bus then TBTs will be required at both
ends of the bus as shown in Figure 2-2 .

Figure 2-1 TBT termination diagram - Main chassis at one end of the bus

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Figure 2-2 TBT termination diagram - Main chassis at not an end of the bus

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SERVICING

SCOPE
System repair is by replacement of the faulty device. Faulty devices are not repairable in the
field. They should be replaced by a serviceable spare and the faulty device returned to for
repair.

WARNING 1
The fitting or removal of these devices on a running system could result in a plant shutdown.

FUNCTIONAL TESTING
There are no functional tests for this device available on-line.

NOTE
Continued inexplicable errors occurring on one channel may mean that the TBT
is faulty. This fact can only be established if a replacement cures the problem.

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SERVICE SUPPORT

SPARE PARTS
Spare parts and technical advice can be obtained from your local area offices.

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