Pavel M Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hello, did not find similar topics on this forum Is that possible to connect snap I/O module with vision not by direct installing, but with some random 34-pin cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TozoM8 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 I would say it is possible, but the snap on module will be awkward to din-rail mount. I would also be concerned about noise pickup with the flat cable. You could use the expansion modules instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2021 kratmel Posted May 27, 2020 MVP 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 On forum is present topic about self made ribbon cable used for connection of expansion modules in two rows. If in your application used only standard input and output (no HSI or HSO or analog I/O) maybe this type of connection is possible. But it is not recommended in application with VFD or another EMI sorces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2021 Joe Tauser Posted May 28, 2020 MVP 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 I haven't tried it with a Snap module, but I have had success un-officially extending the 10 pin bus on the regular I/O modules. Heed kratmel's warning - that's a 5V TTL signal on that cable and you may open yourself up to noise issues. Joe T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2021 Flex727 Posted May 28, 2020 MVP 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 I've also successfully extended the expansion cable with a standard Cat 5 Ethernet cable. Note: extended, not replaced, as the pinout is different between the expansion cable and an Ethernet cable - you have to use an Ethernet coupler and a straight-thru Ethernet cable and make sure the direction is correct per the labeling on the expansion cable. And as Joe suggests, these modifications are problematic in high noise environments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel M Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Thank you everyone for the answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2021 Flex727 Posted May 28, 2020 MVP 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Flex727 said: And as Joe suggests, these modifications are problematic in high noise environments. And needless to say, are not approved by Unitronics, to the best of my knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2021 Joe Tauser Posted May 28, 2020 MVP 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Flex727 said: not approved by Unitronics No, not at all. In fact, Unitronics will firmly tell you not to do it. This reminds me of another thread on the forum where people are complaining because their SD card extension cable is causing issues. If you're hacking something with non-official parts, you are on your own. Not that I'm discouraging hacking. Joe T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2021 Flex727 Posted May 28, 2020 MVP 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Joe Tauser said: Not that I'm discouraging hacking. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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