User Manual CANopen/EtherCAT
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IMPORTANT: Errors in cabling (incorrect connection of input and output)
can lead to faulty addressing by the master.
Connecting cable
Ethernet patch cables or crossover cables are suitable connection cables as per
the CAT5e specification. Cables lengths of 0.3 to a max. 100 m are permissible.
3.2 Pin assignment of the RJ-45 socket
The RJ-45 socket is assigned as follows:
PIN Colour Cable wire pairs Function
1 white/orange 2 TxData +
2 orange 2 TxData -
3 white/green 3 RecvData +
4 blue 1 Unused
5 white/blue 1 Unused
6 green 3 RecvData -
7 white/brown 4 Unused
8 brown 4 Unused
Table Pin assignment
Figure RJ-45 socket
NOTE: Ethernet cables are available in the IT specialist trade in various
lengths. Use CAT5e cable or better.