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Publication 1732E-UM002A-EN-P - March 2010
90 Connect to Networks via Ethernet Interface
Ethernet Network Topology
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
The ArmorBlock module supports the following Ethernet settings:
• 10 Mbps half duplex or full duplex
• 100 Mbps half duplex or full duplex
Mode selection can be automatic, based on the IEEE 802.3 auto negotiation
protocol. In most cases, using the auto negotiation function results in proper
operation between a switch port and the ArmorBlock module.
With RSLogix5000 programming software version 17 or later, you can
manually set the communication rate and duplex mode of an Ethernet port
you have connected to the switch port. The settings of the Ethernet port and
the switch port must match.
Cables
Shielded and non-shielded twisted-pair 10/100Base-T cables with D-coded
M12 connectors are supported. The maximum cable length (without repeaters
or fiber) is 100 m (323 ft). However, in an industrial application, cable length
should be kept to a minimum.
IMPORTANT
The ArmorBlock module contains two 10/100Base-T,
M12-D (4-pin) Ethernet connectors which connect to standard
Ethernet hubs or switches via RJ-45 (8-pin) twisted-pair
straight-through cable. It can also connect to another
ArmorBlock module via a four wire twisted pair straight-through
or cross-over cable. To access other Ethernet mediums, use
10/100Base-T media converters or Ethernet hubs or switches
that can be connected together via fiber, thin-wire, or thick-wire
coaxial cables, or any other physical media commercially
available with Ethernet hubs or switches.
to PC Ethernet Card to ArmorBlock module
RJ45 cable with D-coded
M12 connector
Ethernet Hub or
Switch