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, CAT5e,
100/10
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.
1
3
2
Example of Industrial Ethernet network
Pos.
Description
1
Ethernet switch
2
CIM 500
3
CIM 500
4
CIM 500
5
CIM 500
8
Max. cable length
[m (ft)]
100 (328)
Example of the Ethernet connection
4
5
Pos.
1
2
3
1
2
3
Description
Industrial Ethernet RJ45 connector 1
Industrial Ethernet RJ45 connector 2
Earth clamp/GND