ABB TK516 Connection Cable with Contacts

ABB TK516 Connection Cable with Contacts

Product positioning and core values

TK516 is a high-precision contact connection cable designed by ABB specifically for industrial control modules and terminal units. It is a key connecting component of DCS/PLC systems and its core function is to achieve signal transmission and power supply between modules and terminals. It is particularly suitable for the combination application of S500 series I/O modules and TU516 terminal units.

Its core value is reflected in * * "reliable transmission+convenient adaptation" * *: through integrated prefabricated contact design, it avoids the risk of poor contact caused by manual wiring; Adopting industrial grade shielding materials to resist electromagnetic interference, ensuring stable transmission of analog and digital signals, widely serving scenarios with strict signal accuracy requirements such as power, metallurgy, and petrochemicals.

Additional Information

ABB Product Family:Advant

ABB Type Designation:TK516

CN8:85444290

Cable Diameter:6 mm

Cable Length:0.31 m

Core Credit:0.00

Country or Territory of Origin:Poland、United States

Customs Tariff Number:85444290

Frame Size:Spare_Parts

Gross Weight:0.045 kg

HS Code:854442 -- ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF;  SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES; Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors;  optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors; Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1|000|V; Fitted with connectors

Invoice Description:TK516 Connection Cable with Contacts

Made To Order:No

Medium Description:Connection Cable with Contacts

Minimum Order Quantity:1 piece

Order Multiple:1 piece

Package Level 1 Gross Weight:0.05 kg

Package Level 1 Units:1 piece

Part Type:New

Product Name:Prefabricated Cable

Product Net Depth / Length:0 mm

Product Net Height:0 mm

Product Net Weight:0.045 kg

Product Net Width:0 mm

Product Type:Prefabricated_Cable

Selling Unit of Measure:piece

Technical Information:TK516 Connection Cable with Coaxial Cable Contacts 0,3 meter

Core parameters and structural characteristics

1. Key electrical and physical parameters

Conductor specifications

Multi strand tinned copper wire, wire diameter 0.5-1.0mm ² (suitable for 24V DC signal transmission and low-power power supply), current carrying capacity ≤ 5A

Contact configuration

Prefabricated plug-in terminal contacts, made of silver based alloy material (anti welding, wear-resistant), with a standard spacing of 3.5mm/5.0mm between contacts, supporting spring terminal connections

Insulation and shielding

The insulation layer is made of flame-retardant PVC (temperature resistance level -40 ℃ to 105 ℃), and the outer layer is wrapped with tin plated copper mesh shielding (shielding rate ≥ 90%), effectively resisting EMC interference

Cable length

Standard length 0.5m/1.0m/2.0m (customizable), bending radius ≥ 6 times the outer diameter of the cable, suitable for compact wiring requirements inside the cabinet

Protective performance

The contact area has an IP20 protection level and is suitable for a dry and dust-free environment inside the control cabinet; Overall compliant with UL 94 V-0 flame retardant standard

2. Highlights of structural design

Integrated prefabricated structure: The contacts and cables are crimped and formed without the need for on-site crimping tools, increasing wiring efficiency by more than 60% while avoiding signal drift caused by loose wires.

Polarity error prevention design: The contact adopts a concave convex alignment structure, which can only be inserted into the terminal according to the correct polarity to prevent module burnout caused by reverse connection (such as reverse connection of the positive and negative poles of the power supply).

Clear identification: The cable surface is printed with the model, wire sequence number, and direction identification, which corresponds to the terminal unit number to reduce the risk of wiring errors.

Adaptation scenarios and connection specifications

1. Core adaptation equipment

Adapt to device types

Specific model and connection purpose

I/O module

ABB S500 series analog/digital modules (such as AI810 analog input module, DO810 digital output module), used for signal transmission

Terminal unit

TU516 spring terminal unit (1SAP212000R0001), realizing the intermediate connection between the module and external equipment

Control module

I/O cards compatible with ABB Bailey DCS system, used for power supply and control signal interaction

External devices

Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts, sensors (such as RTD temperature sensors), relay coils, etc., transmit switch status or analog data

2. Connection and installation specifications

Wiring process:

Confirm that the power supply of the module and terminal unit is disconnected, and distinguish the signal line (such as DI/DO/AI/AO) from the power line according to the cable identification;

Insert one end of the cable contact along the terminal unit guide slot (lock it when you hear a "click" sound), and insert the other end into the corresponding interface of the module;

Pull the cable to verify the firmness of the connection, ensure that there is no looseness, and restore the power supply. Confirm that the signal transmission is normal through the module indicator light.

Wiring requirements:

The distance between strong electrical cables (such as power cables) should be ≥ 30cm, and vertical crossing should be used at intersections; Single ended grounding of the shielding layer (preferably on the terminal unit side), with a grounding resistance of ≤ 1 Ω, to avoid the formation of grounding circulation.

Collaborative application with SPCJ4D34-AA:

When the SPCJ4D34-AA industrial Ethernet I/O module needs to expand terminal interfaces, it can be connected to the TU516 terminal unit through TK516 to achieve remote I/O signal relay access, especially suitable for scenarios where the distance between the module and external devices exceeds 0.5m, ensuring stable transmission of 8-channel DI/4-channel DO signals.