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What is the recommended cable to go between the TM3XTRA1 and TM3XREC1 (TM3 Transmitter / Receiver modules)?

Issue
What is the recommended cable to go between the TM3XTRA1 and TM3XREC1 (TM3 Transmitter / Receiver modules)?

Product Line
Modicon TM3 Expansion I/O Modules

Environment
Physical I/O modules for Modicon M221/M241/M251/M262 PLCs

Resolution
Recommended cables for the TM3XTRA1 and TM3XREC1 include:
VDIP184546005 (0.5 m)
VDIP184546010 (1.0 m)
VDIP184546020 (2.0 m)
VDIP184546030 (3.0 m)
VDIP184546050 (5.0 m)

If the above cables are not available, you can use the 490NTW00002U or 490NTW00005U.
Any Ethernet cable with single shield, 2 RJ45 connectors, cat5E, F/UTP will work (as long as they are UL rated.)
The maximum recommended length is 5m (16.4ft).

For more information on the TM3 Modules, see Catalog Modicon TM3 Expansion IO modules for Modicon M221, M241, M251 and M262 PLC