tira85e1-a     (2014-10)     PxG55x.cp  9 
 
2 Interface Connection 
 
 
For operating the Pirani Standard (PSG55x) or Pirani Capacitance Diaphragm 
(PCG55x) Gauge via EtherCAT, two interface cables conforming to the EtherCAT 
standard are required. 
If no such cables are available, make two according to the following indications. 
 
 
Ethernet Patch Cable (CAT5e quality) with FCC68 connector. 
 
 
 Pin assignment: 
 
 
 
81
 
FCC68, 8-pin,  
male, soldering side 
 
  Pin  Signal  Description 
  1  TD+  Transmission Data + 
  2  TD-  Transmission Data - 
  3  RD+  Receive Data + 
 4 nu not used 
 5 nu not used 
  6  RD-  Receive Data - 
 7 nu not used 
 8 nu not used 
 
Pin assignment of the D-Sub 15-pin sensor connector according to the 
respective operating manual (→  [1], [2]). 
  Plug the EtherCAT (and sensor) cables connector into the gauge: From the 
previous device the cable connected to OUT port has to be connected to the 
PxG55x <IN> port. And the cable from the PxG55x <OUT> port has to be 
connected to the next device's <IN> port. 
 
FCC68 cable
<IN> port
FCC68 cable
<OUT> port
Sensor cable
 
 
 
Making an EtherCAT interface 
cable 
Cable type 
Procedure