Cabling Guideline Table of Contents

Cabling Guideline
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Fundamental ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.1.1 Correct Attachment of the Shield ......................................................................... 3
1.1.2 Separate Supply Cable ........................................................................................ 3
1.1.3 Manipulations of Plug Connections ...................................................................... 3
1.2 General Installing Instructions ........................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Installation of the Devices .................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 Assembly of the Modules ..................................................................................... 5
1.2.3 Mounting Rail ....................................................................................................... 5
1.2.4 Power Supply Cabling .......................................................................................... 6
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2. CAN Cabling Guideline................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 If Cabling is not Carried Out Correctly… ........................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Examples of Most Common Errors: ..................................................................... 8
2.3 Considerations to Be Done: .............................................................................................. 8
2.4 Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.1 CAN Cabling / CAN Bus Termination ................................................................... 9
2.4.2 CAN Bus Termination ........................................................................................ 15
2.4.3 Earthing Concept ............................................................................................... 18
2.4.4 CAN Bus Shielding Concept .............................................................................. 19
2.4.5 Tests .................................................................................................................. 22
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3. I/O Cabling Guidelines ................................................................................................. 24

3.1 Installation Regulations ................................................................................................... 24
3.2 Materials ......................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.1 Cables ............................................................................................................... 24
3.2.2 Shield Clamps .................................................................................................... 25
3.2.3 Cable Clips ........................................................................................................ 25
3.2.4 Cable Glands ..................................................................................................... 26
3.2.5 Cable Fixing Plates ............................................................................................ 27
3.3 Installation and Startup ................................................................................................... 27
3.3.1 Grounding Concept Sensor/Actuator Line .......................................................... 27
3.3.2 Shield Connection .............................................................................................. 28

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List of Figures
Fig.3.01: Correct attachment of the shield ..................................................................................... 3
Fig.3.02: Earthing tab of the MAS 72x series ................................................................................ 4
Fig.3.03: Top hat rail according to EN 60715 TH35, minimum height 7.5 mm ............................... 5
Fig.3.04: Ground strap used to connect the mounting rail to the earth. ......................................... 5
Fig.3.05: Bus topology ................................................................................................................... 9
Fig.3.06: Module CTA 703-T ....................................................................................................... 11
Fig.3.07: Circuit diagram ............................................................................................................. 12
Fig.3.08: Stub line (CCA 703-T) .................................................................................................. 13
Fig.3.09: DCA 701-T.................................................................................................................... 14
Fig.3.10: Bus termination............................................................................................................. 15
Fig.3.11: Wiring diagram ............................................................................................................. 16
Fig.3.12: CAN-connector on the MAS 72x module ...................................................................... 17
Fig.3.13: Ground (earthing) Strap used to connect the elements to the earth ............................. 18
Fig.3.14: Shielding concept without capacitor.............................................................................. 19
Fig.3.15: Shielding concept with capacitor................................................................................... 19
Fig.3.16: Grounded shield concept .............................................................................................. 21
Fig.3.17: RADOX® cable type "MFH-S EMC" .............................................................................. 24
Fig.3.18: Shield clamp ................................................................................................................. 25
Fig.3.19: Cable clip ...................................................................................................................... 25
Fig.3.20: Cable glands................................................................................................................. 26
Fig.3.21: Cable fixing plate .......................................................................................................... 27
Fig.3.22: Grounding concept ....................................................................................................... 27
Fig.3.23: Shield connection; free variant ..................................................................................... 28
Fig.3.24: Shield connection using shield clamps from Icotek ....................................................... 28

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1. Introduction
This chapter includes instructions for proper wiring at the CAN bus and the correct
connection method for input and output modules.

1.1 Fundamental
1.1.1 Correct Attachment of the Shield

IMPORTANT
Make sure that the shield is fitted correctly. It must be folded back onto the
cable sheath and be connected to the strain relief bracket over a wide area.

Fig.3.01: Correct attachment of the shield

1.1.2 Separate Supply Cable

Note
We recommend using a separate supply cable for the supply voltage (UC/0V).
Please refer to the instructions in chapter "Installation, Startup, and
Operation", 2.Wiring.

1.1.3 Manipulations of Plug Connections

Plugs are only allowed to be connected or disconnected at temperatures above -25 °C,
because plastic loses elasticity at lower temperatures and slight thermal deformations are
also possible.

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1.2 General Installing Instructions

1.2.1 Installation of the Devices
Function earthing means the modules satisfy EMC requirements in accordance with
EN 50155.
We recommend using specially provided earth terminals for connecting the mounting rail
to FE.

The MAS 72x devices have an earth connection (FE = functional earth) on the underside
of the module. Make sure that the devices are correctly clipped into the mounting rail and
that the earthing tabs contact the earthed mounting rail properly, resp.make sure the
mounting rail is not coated.

Fig.3.02: Earthing tab of the MAS 72x series

1.2.1.1 Arrangement
Major loads should be located as close as possible to the supply point, or provided with a
separate supply.

If there are products with a low-voltage connection installed on the support rail as well as
the modules, then earthing must be performed using specially provided earth terminals.
This is referred to as protective earth (PE).
It is recommended that an RC element or a varistor (available from your contactor relay
supplier) should be connected in parallel to the coil whenever major loads are being
switched, in particular in the case of inductive loads.

Note
Tie the FE lines from more than one power modules to a single FE earth point
in a star configuration. This will minimize earth loops and excessive current
from being created in FE lines.

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1.2.1.2 HRT (Solid-State Relay) Modules

When using a HRT module, make sure that a module cover is not installed inadvertently.
These modules are supplied without a cover. Fitting a module cover can result in
overheating in the module.

IMPORTANT
All HRT modules must be installed without a cover!

1.2.2 Assembly of the Modules

Please refer to chapter "Installation, Startup, and Operation"

1.2.3 Mounting Rail

We recommend using aluminum mounting rails for a most reliable contact with earth.
As a result, the mounting rail is not allowed to be either plastic-coated or anodized. In
addition, the mounting rail must be directly connected to earth or via a large area,
low-resistance connection.

The modules can be installed on the following top hat rails:

Fig.3.03: Top hat rail according to EN 60715 TH35, minimum height 7.5 mm

If the mounting rail is not mounted firmly on a hard-grounded, unpainted metal surface,
then it must be grounded with a grounding strap.

Fig.3.04: Ground strap used to connect the mounting rail to the earth.

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1.2.4 Power Supply Cabling

Note
All the extension modules need an external power supply (0V and US for
output modules, 0V for input modules)

The voltage must be in the specified ranges in accordance to EN50155.

Limit values for supply voltage (US min max) with maximum bridging time (T max) in case of
power outage (IEC 61131-2 PS2):

Modules USmin… USmax Tmax

MAS 72x-T +16.8 … 30.0 Vdc 10 ms
MAS 72x-TH +25.2 … 45.0 Vdc 10 ms

Note
Note that loads that are located furthest away from the supply point receive the
minimum supply voltage. The supply voltage is not allowed to fail or drop
below the specified minimum for the MAS 72x devices for longer than 10 ms.

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2. CAN Cabling Guideline

2.1 Introduction
Network problems are often caused by …
 not using proper termination at both ends of the CAN bus
 inadequate or no concept of grounding or shielding
 too long stub lines
 poor cabling, poor electrical contacts
This technical note will help make efficient use of network bandwidth and achieve error
free operation.

The CAN Bus is a very error safe bus system when its cabling is correct.
The same baud rate for each device on the same bus and the unique node address of
each device are two important rules for a proper working can bus.
Often we do not pay enough attention to the physical can cabling such as bus termination,
proper shield and ground concept, correct can cables…

Since the CAN bus compensates minor faults easily, even if it does not work completely
error-free, it gives the impression that everything is working properly
So the CAN bus is operating in the normal condition, but as soon as there are some
unforeseen problems the whole CAN Bus is going off. This is only the case when there are
already a lot of error telegrams while normal operation.
These errors are often caused by a bad can bus cabling!

This guideline should guide you through the whole CAN concept, from the
cabling up to the errorless bus traffic.
This allows the proper function of the CAN bus even in unforeseen problems
on the CAN bus

2.2 If Cabling is not Carried Out Correctly…

The following problems can arise if the cabling is not carried out correctly:
 Sporadic CAN errors that are difficult to locate and which can cause a stop of the
vehicle on route.
 Disconnection of important CAN bus stations (logging off due to excessive error
messages) such as rectifier, passenger information system (PIS), etc.  bus off state.
 High bus load due to large number of error messages and emergency messages can
possibly cause data delay and even data loss.

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2.2.1 Examples of Most Common Errors:

Common Errors Corrections
1 Electrical connection between the CAN_GND must neither be connected
shield and the CAN_GND signal to the vehicle frame nor to the shielding.
inside the D-sub connector
2 CAN, connection of the terminal To replace by a CBT 702-T
resistor through two wires (not
shielded and not twisted)
3 CAN, use of D-sub 9 poles To replace by a connector with metal
connectors with plastic housing housing CBC 701-T or CBC 704-T
4 CAN, shield connected to the GND This connection must be removed. The
with a wire connection of the shield to the GND is
realized through the connector housing
and the CPU housing
5 The strain relief is not correctly tight
To correct
on the cable shield

2.3 Considerations to Be Done:

1. Define the best CAN bit rate for the system, depending on bus load and bus length.
(Rule of thumb: under normal operating conditions, the bus load should not exceed
40%). Mostly a CAN bit rate of 250 kbit/s is used in the railway sector.

2. Define the node addresses for each device on the can bus depending on the priority
of the device. (The lower the node address, the higher the priority of the
device - depending on the message type)

3. Prepare the can cables (shielded, twisted pair) including the bus terminations
(2 × 120 resistor), the cabling help modules (CTA 70x-T). Take care of the proper
installation of the shield.

4. Check the CAN bus (visual, deenergized measurement, CAN adapter)

Set Up the Hardware

1) Installation of the devices:
2) Assemble the modules
3) Mounting rail
4) Electrical power supply
5) Cabling / Terminating resistors
6) Earthing
7) Shielding
8) Verifications, measurements, visual check

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2.4 Hardware

Note
Please note the information on general installing instructions in 1.2 General
Installing Instructions on page 4.

2.4.1 CAN Cabling / CAN Bus Termination

CAN CAN CAN CAN

node node node node

Stub line length

Bus length

Fig.3.05: Bus topology

Note
To avoid interference by major interference sources (frequency inverter, power
contactors, etc.) as far as possible, we recommend not routing the CAN cables
in parallel with the wiring for these interference sources, or only for a short
distance.

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2.4.1.1 Cable Length

Bus Length:
The maximum bus length depends on the bit rate and must not be exceeded:
All modules have optical decoupling on the CAN interfaces. With optical decoupling
between the device and the CAN bus, another 36 m must be subtracted for all bit rates.
E.g.: at 250 kbit/s, 250m: 250m – 36m = 214m = new maximum bus length

Connected third-party devices should also be optically decoupled! This means interference
signals are suppressed, so that the bus level is clean and error frames are avoided.

The length of a stub line depends on the bit rate and must not be exceeded:

Theoretical maximal Effective maximal Length of

Bit rate
bus length bus length stub line
10 kbit/s 1000 m 964 m
20 kbit/s 1000 m 964 m 7.5 m
50 kbit/s 1000 m 964 m
100 kbit/s 650 m 614 m 3.75 m
125 kbit/s 500 m 464 m
250 kbit/s 250 m 214 m 1.5 m
400 kbit/s 150 m 114 m
500 kbit/s 115 m 79 m 0.75 m
800 kbit/s 50 m 14 m
1 Mbit/s 40 m 4m 0.3 m

2.4.1.2 Elements of Bus Cabling

Selectron recommends the following parts for a proper bus cabling:

Module Art.no. Description

CTA 703-T 44170228 T-coupler
CCA 703-T 44170044 Stub line
DCA 701-T 44170055 CAN data cable
The parts are described in more detail in the subsections.

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2.4.1.3 T-Coupler (CTA 703-T)

The CTA 703-T bus interface module makes it easy to branch the CAN bus onto the
distributed modules. It contains all necessary capacitors and varistors for increasing
interference immunity and is therefore recommended when wiring up a CAN network. The
multiple connections such as CAN_GND, CAN-, CAN+, 0 V and UC are connected
together within the housing, i.e. no additional connection is required. All UC connections
are protected by a fuse when a 24/36 Vdc supply is connected to terminals US and 0 V.

Fig.3.06: Module CTA 703-T

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Legend: Earth 1 E3

E1: Connecting bolt to the mounting rail Earth 1

E4
E3: Shield contacting by strain relief
E4: Shield contacting by strain relief

350 Vdc
ZNR

GN C+ C- GN C+ C- GN C+ C-
0V US 0V UC 0V UC 0V UC RT
GN C+ C- GN C+ C- GN C+ C-
0V US 0V UC 0V UC 0V UC RT

Earth
E1
E1

Earth
E3 E4

CAN+
CAN–
GND
UC
0V

CAN+
CAN–
GND
UC
0V

10AF
US
F1
0V

CAN+
560 Vdc

ZNR
CAN–
GND
UC
0V

Earth
CAN+
RT
120 / 0.5W

Fig.3.07: Circuit diagram

Shield Connection with CTA 703-T

Make sure that the shield is fitted correctly.
It must be folded back onto the cable sheath and connected to the strain relief over a wide
area.

Wrong Wrong Correct

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Shield not folded back over Shield not folded back and – Shield folded back over
cable sheath cable clamped under clip cable sheath
 terminal may damage – Strain relief fitted
insulation  short circuit

2.4.1.4 Stub Line (CCA 703-T)

For stub lines (CCA 703-T), we recommend using a twisted-pair CAN cable.

Fig.3.08: Stub line (CCA 703-T)

The stub line is required for connecting the CAN bus between CTA 703-T and MAS 72x-Tx
(see pg.17, Fig.3.12: CAN-connector on the MAS 72x module).

2.4.1.5 TBC 702-T and CCA 703-T

The Stub line CCA 703-T is not directly usable with the TBC 702-T.

Note
Invert the CCA 703-T wires two by two: green with white and grey with yellow.
 This modification is only valid with the TBC 702-T!

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2.4.1.6 CAN Data Cable (DCA 701-T)

Useable for the complete Selectron range.
The cable must be shielded and have 3 conductors, cross section  0.22 mm2.
CAN+ and CAN– that must be twisted together, while the third conductor is used for
CAN_GND. The shield must be as a mesh (not aluminum foil wrapped around the cable!).
We recommend using the DCA 701-T data cable (2 × 0.5 mm2 + 1 × 0.5 mm2) from our
accessory range. This cable enables the guaranteed bus length to be achieved (for the
relevant bit rate see pg.10, 2.4.1.1 Cable Length). There are cables on the market that do
not enable this bus length to be achieved. Additional testing is strongly advised when the
system cabling is at the limits of the bus length.

Fig.3.09: DCA 701-T

2.4.1.7 Bus Connection

We recommend connecting to the CAN bus with a stub line (CCA 703-T) via a
T-coupler (CTA 703-T).
This makes it possible to ensure that the shield is correctly connected. In addition, there is
strain relief for maximum three data cables.

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2.4.2 CAN Bus Termination

The CAN bus must always be terminated at the start and end of the bus using a
terminating resistor RT = 120 Ω.

CAN CAN
node node

Stub line Stub line

CAN+

CAN RT RT CAN
node CAN– node

GND
Bus start Bus end

Fig.3.10: Bus termination

Legend:
CAN+ data line CAN+
CAN- data line CAN-
GND signal GND

Measurement between CAN+ and CAN– cables: Nominal value 60 

Examples of incorrect resistance values:
 If the value is ∞, the terminating resistors were apparently forgotten.
 If the value is equal to 120 Ω, only one terminating resistors is present.
 If the value is equal to 40 Ω, three terminating resistors are present.

Note
Use a CTA 703-T for correct bus termination.

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2.4.2.1 Cabling Examples

PC / CPU MAS 72x

Logic I/O logic

DC
CAN Interface f)

CAN I/O I/O

DC Interface Interface Interface

CAN+
CAN-
GND
b) UC0V

Power supply electrically insulated

CTA
a) e) CCA 703-T
US UC
0V
0V GND
CAN+
CAN-

RT

RT

RT
FE
h) MAS 3xx
g) DCA 701-T
I/O logic

GND
CAN+ 3 CAN1
CAN- 7 in
2
DC

GND I/O
CAN+ 3 CAN1 DC Interface
b) out
CAN- 7
2
Power supply electrically insulated

UC
0V

0V
US
US

0V RT

g) DCA 701-T
MAS 73x
I/O logic

GND
CAN+ 3 CAN1
CAN- 7 in
2
DC

GND I/O I/O

CAN+ 3 CAN1 Interface Interface
DC
CAN- 7 out
b) 2
0V
0V
US
US
NC
Power supply electrically insulated

US

0V

g) DCA 701-T CPU 83x

GND
CAN+ 3 X2 / X4
CAN- 7
2

DC
CBT 701-T

3
X1 / X3 DC
7
2
RT
d) 2 1
0V
US

: galvanically isolated RT : Terminal resistor

Fig.3.11: Wiring diagram

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Legend to wiring diagram:

a) Supply connection on terminals 0V and US. US is protected by fuse (10 AF).
b) Local supplies are possible (see pg.6, 1.2.4 Power Supply Cabling).
c) Each CTA 703-T contains a HF earthing via capacitor.
d) The beginning and end of the bus line must have terminal resistors (RT)
It is realized by putting CBT 702-T at the Sub D-CAN connection.
e) We recommend the connecting cable CCA 703-T as stub line
f) If third-party products are used, make sure that no additional terminal resistors are
introduced in the bus line. It has to be also optically decoupled.
g) DCA 701-T: CAN cable for the bus line

IMPORTANT
Important for CAN cabling:
CAN+, CAN-, CAN_GND and the shield (electrical insulation connected to the
FE) are never allowed to be connected together!

Note
All Selectron devices can be used simultaneously on one CAN bus.

CAN in CAN out

DCA 701-T CCA 703-T

Fig.3.12: CAN-connector on the MAS 72x module

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2.4.3 Earthing Concept

Earth Connection:
All earthing points (FE) must be contacted with a low-impedance connection over a wide
area.

Earth = Function Earth (FE)

Only the term FE is used in rail vehicles.

Control Cabinets:
The control cabinets must be correctly earthed. All parts on which electrical or electronic
devices are mounted must be connected to the control cabinet earth with a wide area, low-
impedance connection (with an earthing strap because it is low-impedance for HF).
Furthermore, the cabinet door should be grounded with a grounding strap in order to
achieve an ideal shielding.
Comparatively high leakage currents can be expected if power electronics with integrated
or supply-side line filters are used. These currents must be taken into account when
selecting the dimensions of the earth cables.

Fig.3.13: Ground (earthing) Strap used to connect the elements to the earth

This way of earthing the modules or the mounting rail is necessary if a fixed connection
and/or a large-area connection to ground are not guaranteed.

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2.4.4 CAN Bus Shielding Concept

2.4.4.1 Vehicle Bus (CANopen)
To satisfy different applications, there are two shielding concepts, both the shield
connected to the FE (point 3):
1. Without capacitor, the shield connected to the FE (point 3 on Fig.3.14)
2. With capacitor (point 8 on Fig.3.15)

L6
0V US 0V US 0V US

CPU / CPU / CPU /

DC DDC DC DDC DC DDC
4 4 4
DC DC DC

5 5 5
C+
1 1
C- GND 2 2 2
3 3
3
7

Fig.3.14: Shielding concept without capacitor

L6
0V US 0V US 0V US

CPU / CPU / CPU /

DC DDC DC DDC DC DDC
4 4 4
DC DC DC

5 5 5
C+
1 1
C- GND 2 2 2
8
3 3
3 3 3

Fig.3.15: Shielding concept with capacitor

If the vehicles are coupled fixed, Selectron recommends the shielding without capacitor
(Fig.3.14). If no grounding strap or the like can be installed, you can alternatively use the
shielding with capacitor (Fig.3.15).

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Legend:
1: CAN terminal plug 120  (CBT 702-T)
2: Shielded twisted pairs CAN cable (DCA 701-T)
3: Vehicle earth = Function earth (FE)
4: Electrical isolated DC/DC converter
5: CAN driver
6: L = Unshielded section as short as possible (< 10 cm)
7: Earthing strap
8: Capacitor (only for the second concept) (ca. 2.2 nF or 4.7 nF)

If the CAN cable has to be separated, make sure that plug connections with a metal
housing are selected. The shield must be connected to the plug housing over a wide area
with low impedance.

Wherever it is possible, the shield of the CAN bus should be connected to the
vehicle mass (see pg.16, Fig.3.11: Wiring diagram).  The shield has to be connected
with FE.

Connect the shield to the function earth (FE) by connecting to the earth directly through
the D-sub connector (CBC 701-T or CBC 704-T) via the housing

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2.4.4.2 Train Bus (CAN-Powerline)

To satisfy different applications, there are two shielding concepts:
1. Grounded shield concept
2. Floating shield concept

We only recommend the grounded shield concept in use with the TBC 702-T.

L6
0V US 0V US

TBC TBC
DC DC
4 4
DC DC

5 5

1
2 2
3
3 3
3

Fig.3.16: Grounded shield concept

Legend:
1: Integrated CAN bus termination
2: Shielded twisted pairs CAN cable (DCA 701-T)
3: Vehicle earth = Function earth (FE)
4: Electrical isolated DC/DC converter
5: CAN-Powerline driver
6: L = Unshielded section as short as possible (< 10 cm)

Grounded shield concept:

 the shields shall be connected directly to the node ground at each node
 the shield between vehicles is not directly connected together. The shields should be
connected to vehicle earth whenever possible e.g. at vehicle ends, cabinet border
etc.
(to loop back induced currents on short paths and to prevent them to produce EMC
disturbances through the loop back induced currents on short paths and to prevent
them to produce EMC disturbances through the shield)

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2.4.5 Tests
2.4.5.1 Visual
2.4.5.1.1 Shield Connection
Is there at least one hard grounding at the beginning and at the end of the bus?
The hard earthing is done by a CTA 703-T to the mounting rail.

2.4.5.1.2 Car Transition

See pg.19, Fig.3.14: Shielding concept without capacitor.

2.4.5.1.3 Terminating Resistors

Check whether the two terminating resistors of 120  each are in place on both ends of
the bus. Terminating resistors can be in the form of a CBT 702-T or as a jumper on the
CTA 703-T. There must always be two of them.

2.4.5.1.4 Length of the Cables

Especially check the length of the stub lines
 at 250 kbit/s: maximum length = 1.5 m (see 2.4.1.1 Cable Length, pg.10).

2.4.5.2 Measurements
2.4.5.2.1 Measurements in Deenergized Condition
The following measurements are performed:
Measurement Expected Result
CAN– to earth (FE) (mounting rail) > 20 kΩ
CAN+ to earth (FE) > 20 kΩ
App. 20 k (with 50 stations – app. 4 MΩ
CAN GND to earth (FE)
per station)
CAN– to CAN+ App. 60 Ω
CAN– to CAN GND > 40 kΩ
CAN+ to CAN GND > 40 kΩ
Shield to earth (FE) Very low

Note
All the expected results are only valid for networks containing only Selectron
devices. The CAN-driver used in the other devices such as their internal
conception could modify those expectations.

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2.4.5.3 Measurements in Live Condition

The following measurements are performed:

2.4.5.3.1 Measurements with Multimeter

Measurement Expected Result

Supply, check with multimeter See technical data of the device in question
CAN- to CAN+, check with multimeter < 2.5 Vdc
CAN GND to earth approx. 0 Vdc

2.4.5.3.2 Measurements with Oscilloscope

Measurements with an oscilloscope are only necessary if there is a fault
Measurement Expected Result
There must not be any voltage peaks and
Supply, check with oscilloscope voltage dips for the specified voltage range.
See technical data of the device in question
Switch instrumentation & control Check whether there are unexpected
system on/off voltage forms
CAN GND to battery earth approx. 0 V

2.4.5.4 Measurements with a CAN Adapter on CAN

Measurements with a CAN adapter are only necessary if there is a fault
Measurement Expected Result
Error frames when instrumentation & control
Few
system are switched on
Error frames in operation (during movement) None
Bus load in operation (during movement) < 40 %

IMPORTANT
Remarks about the measures with a CAN adapter:
 The shield of the connection cable with the CAN bus must be connected
 The CAN adapter cable has to be opto-decoupled
 The PC must not be connected to the 230 Vac supply of the train,
because this supply can generate EMC perturbations.
All these factors can distort the CAN bus measurement.

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3. I/O Cabling Guidelines

3.1 Installation Regulations

Note
Please note the information on general installing instructions in 1.2 General
Installing Instructions on page 4.

3.2 Materials
3.2.1 Cables
The cable shield must be configured as braided mesh (the cable is not allowed to be
wound in aluminum foil!).
®
We have had good experience with RADOX system cables with flexible conductor
strands. Specifically, we recommend type "MFH-S EMC" with a shielded conductor pair.
However, a different cable type may have to be used depending on the requirements.
®
RADOX system cables
can be ordered from:

HUBER+SUHNER AG
CH-8330 Pfäffikon
®
www.hubersuhner.ch Fig.3.17: RADOX cable type "MFH-S EMC"

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3.2.2 Shield Clamps

If there is no shield connection on the module, the cable shield should be contacted with
installation underneath the module using a mounting rail and shield clamp to ground
(vehicle chassis).
The cable run from the shield connection point underneath the module to the signal
terminals must be as short as possible.
The cable shield should be contacted all round (no pigtails!) and lead until shortly before
the signal terminal block without interruption.

We recommend
shield clamps from icotek.

icotek (swiss) AG
CH-9425 Thal
www.icotek.ch

Fig.3.18: Shield clamp

3.2.3 Cable Clips

Fig.3.19: Cable clip

Manufacturer: Keystone
Dealer: Distrelec, CH-8606 Nänikon
www.distrelec.ch

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The shield must be installed correctly. It must be folded back onto the cable jacket and
connected to the strain relief over a large area.

Wrong Wrong Correct

Shield not folded back Shield not folded back and – Shield folded back over
onto cable sheath cable not clamped under hoop cable sheath
 Clamp can damage isolation – Strain relief fitted
 short circuit

3.2.4 Cable Glands

The cables are fed through the metal cabinet wall using cable glands. The shield can be
grounded at the same time using them.

Typ SKINTOP® MS-SC-M

Fig.3.20: Cable glands

Manufacturer: Lapp GmbH, D-70565 Stuttgart

www.lappkabel.de

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3.2.5 Cable Fixing Plates

Manufacturer:

Murrplastik Systemtechnik GmbH

D-71567 Oppenweiler
www.murrplastik.de

Fig.3.21: Cable fixing plate

3.3 Installation and Startup

3.3.1 Grounding Concept Sensor/Actuator Line
Extension
module

Sensor

Fig.3.22: Grounding concept

We recommend hard-grounding the shield at both ends providing both ends are at the
same ground potential (vehicle chassis). For EMC reasons, it is recommended for the
transmission distances for analog signals to be kept as short as possible and not to cross
car transitions.

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3.3.2 Shield Connection

Free variant

0V VS 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

Fig.3.23: Shield connection; free variant

Using Shield Clamps from Icotek

0V VS 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

Fig.3.24: Shield connection using shield clamps from Icotek

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