14.11 Ethernet interfaces
Table 761: Ethernet interfaces
Ethernet
interface
Protocol Cable Data transfer rate
Front TCP/IP
protocol
Standard Ethernet CAT 5 cable
with RJ-45 connector
10 MBits/s
Rear TCP/IP
protocol
Shielded twisted pair CAT 5e cable
with
RJ-45 connector or fibre-optic ca-
ble with LC connector
100 MBits/s
14.12 Serial rear interface
Table 762: Serial rear interface
Type
Counter connector
Serial port (X5) 10-pin counter connector Weidmüller BL
3.5/10/180F AU OR BEDR
or
9-pin counter connector Weidmüller BL
3.5/9/180F AU OR BEDR 
1
Serial port (X16) 9-pin D-sub connector DE-9
Serial port (X12) Optical ST-connector
14.13 Fibre-optic communication link
Table 763: Fibre-optic communication link
Connector
Fibre type Wave length Max. distance Permitted path
attenuation 
1
LC MM 62.5/125 or 1300 nm 2 km <8 dB
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1
Depending on the optional communication module
1
Maximum allowed attenuation caused by connectors and cable together
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