Installation guide

Installing an RIO Network
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Disconnecting a
Drop Cable from
a Tap
The following procedure demonstrates how to disconnect a drop cable from a tap.
Step Action
1 Obtain permission from your network manager to stop communications on the
network.
2 Disconnect the F connector on the drop cable from the drop-cable tap port.
3 Insert a Modicon 52-0402-000 Tap Port Terminator terminator in the drop-cable
tap port.
CAUTION
Possible Equipment Failure
Do not connect a drop cable to or disconnect a drop cable from a tap on
an ACTIVE network. Either of these two actions can cause excessive
communications errors on the network.
Failure to follow this instruction can result in injury or equipment
damage.
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