TSXCANKCDF180T | Schneider Electric CANopen Cable Connector

What Is the TSXCANKCDF180T CANopen Connector?

Is a single failed connector really worth a full shift of downtime? For CANopen networks, the answer is often yes. The Schneider Electric TSXCANKCDF180T is a CANopen cable connector built around a 9-pin SUB-D interface, and it carries a termination resistor as part of its design. It belongs to the Schneider Electric CANopen product series and sits in the wiring accessories category.

With an IP20 rating, this connector suits clean control cabinets and protected machine enclosures rather than exposed plant-floor environments. It weighs just 0.049 kg, so it adds no meaningful load to a cable run or panel entry point.

Key Technical Parameters

• Product type: CANopen cable
• Bus/network type: CANopen
• Product series: CANopen
• Accessory category: Wiring accessories
• Component type: Connector with termination resistor
• Orientation: CANopen bus
• Electrical connection: 1 female terminal block, 9 straight
• IP rating: IP20
• Product weight: 0.049 kg
• Packing unit type: PCE
• Packing weight: 45.000 g

Why the Termination Resistor Matters

A CANopen bus needs correct termination at the physical ends of the trunk. This connector integrates a termination resistor, which simplifies the bill of materials and removes a separate termination step during assembly. That means fewer loose parts in the panel and a cleaner, more repeatable build.

The 9-Pin SUB-D Interface

The 9 straight female terminal block connection follows the established SUB-D 9-pin format used across CANopen cabling. Technicians recognise it immediately, which shortens installation time and reduces miswiring risk during maintenance swaps.

Where It Fits in Real Installations

Machine control panels. Inside a protected cabinet, the IP20 rating is entirely appropriate. The connector links CANopen devices along the bus without exposing contacts to dust or washdown.

Retrofit and replacement work. When an existing CANopen drop fails, a drop-in connector keeps the network topology unchanged. The TSXCANKCDF180T restores the segment quickly, which is exactly what a replacement and upgrade scenario demands.

Compact OEM builds. At 0.049 kg and with a compact packing footprint, this part suits volume production where panel space and shipping weight both matter.

Installation and Handling Advice

Mount the connector within a protected enclosure that respects the IP20 rating. Confirm the bus layout before fitting, since termination belongs at the physical ends of the trunk, not at intermediate nodes. Verify pin assignment against your CANopen device documentation before powering the segment.

Keep the packing unit intact until installation. The 45.000 g packed weight and small carton make storage straightforward in a spares crib.

Reliability and Maintenance

Inspect connectors periodically for loose seating, bent pins, or cable strain at the entry point. Vibration and repeated cable movement are the usual wear drivers on any bus connector. Replacing a suspect connector early is cost-effective compared with chasing intermittent network faults across a production line.

Selection Checklist Before You Order

• Confirm you need a CANopen connector with an integrated termination resistor
• Check that a 9-pin SUB-D female connection matches your device port
• Verify the installation sits inside an IP20-appropriate enclosure
• Confirm the connector is intended for the CANopen bus position you are filling

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