3.2 Connecting the Ethernet cable
Use RJ45 plugs and an Ethernet cable. Connect the
cable screen to protective earth at both ends.
It is important to connect the cable screen
to protective earth by means of the earth
clamp or in the connector.
For GRM IP communication, ensure that
the network is protected by a firewall.
Maximum cable length
Speed
Cable type
[Mbit/s]
CAT5,
100/10
CAT5e, CAT6
CIM 500 is designed for flexible network installation.
The built-in two-port switch makes it possible to
daisy chain from product to product without the need
of additional Ethernet switches. The last product in
the chain is only connected to one of the Ethernet
ports. Each Ethernet port has its own MAC address
and CIM 500 has a built-in switch which means that
the cable can run another 100 metres whenever
passing a CIM 500 module.
Ethernet
1
switch
CIM
3
500
CIM
2
500
Fig. 4
Example of Industrial Ethernet network
Max. cable length
[m/ft]
100/328
CIM
CIM
4
5
500
500
1
2
3
Fig. 5
Example of Ethernet connection
Pos.
Description
1
Industrial Ethernet RJ45 connector 1
2
Industrial Ethernet RJ45 connector 2
3
Earth clamp/GND
7