The Ring Coupling Module handles the communication between the modules and the central controller.
Touchpoint Pro Ring Coupling Module
| Ring Coupling Module |
| Communication / Power Rail |
| Description | 5, 7, 9 or 10-way Communication / Power Rail consists of 1 DIN Rail, 1 Ring Coupling Module (RCM), and a 5, 7, 9 or 10-way Backplane |
| DIN Rail |
| Total Width | 16.93 in. (430 mm) |
| Type | TS-35/15 |
| Ring Coupling Module (RCM) |
| Description | Module for connection of DIN Rail mounted I/O modules to Ring Network |
| Electrical Connection | 2 x Ring Network TX / RX Driver Pairs (Each 2-Wire plus Drain) |
| Supply Voltage | 24 Vdc (18-32 Vdc) |
| Power Consumption | Maximum 1 W |
| Power Dissipation | Maximum 1 W |
| Ring Network Cable | Minimum 2 x 2 x 1 mm2 twisted pair, plus Drain and Overall Screen |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +65°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +65°C |
| Environmental Protection Class | Pollution Degree 2 (indoor sheltered) |
| Connector Coding | Ring cable connectors (TB1-TB4) are coded with coding keys to avoid mis-wiring. |
| DIN Rail connector (Module Supply and Communication) | Maximum Current: 60 mA (18-32 Vdc) |
| Backplane |
| Description | 5, 7, 9 and 10 I/O slot (excluding first slot reserved for RCM) backplane PCB for providing power and Ring Network connections to the RCM and I/O modules |
| Electrical Connection | 2-wire (+V and –V) at Power Supply Input for 5, 7, 9 I/O Slot Backplane |
| 2 x 2-wire (+V and –V) at Power Supply Input for 10 I/O Slot Backplane |
| 10-pin backplane connector for connection to RCM and I/O Modules |
| Maximum Wire Size | 6 mm2 |
| Supply Voltage | 24 Vdc (18-32 Vdc) |
| Backplane current Rating | Maximum 20 A |
| Power Supply Connector Rating | Maximum 32 V, 41 A |
| Backplane connector | Maximum 32 V, 4.04 A |
| Environmental Protection Class | Pollution Degree 2 (indoor sheltered) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +65°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +65°C |
Touchpoint Pro Communication/Power Rail Terminal Identification
| Terminal Identification | Label | Channel |
| 1 | + | Ring A In |
| 2 | Drain |
| 3 | - |
| 4 | + | Ring B Out |
| 5 | Drain |
| 6 | - |
| 7 | + | Ring B in |
| 8 | Drain |
| 9 | - |
| 10 | + | Ring A Out |
| 11 | Drain |
| 12 | - |
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