Newport XPS-Q8 - Connecting to the XPS; Straight through Cables (Black); Cross-Over Cables (Gray)

XPS-Q8 Controller User’s Manual
3.5 Connecting to the XPS
The Newport’s XPS Controller/Driver is a multi-axis motion controller system that is
based on a high performance 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection using a CAT5 cable.
The controller can be connected in 2 different ways:
1. Direct connection-PC to XPS through a cross over cable (gray cable supplied).
2. Corporate Network connection – requires input from a Network Administrator
(black).
Two cables are provided with the motion controller:
• Cross-over cable – used when connecting the XPS directly to a PC.
• Straight Ethernet cable – used when connecting the XPS through an intranet.
3.5.1 Straight through cables (black)
Standard Ethernet straight through cables are required when connecting the device to a
standard network hub or switch.
Figure 12: Straight through cables.
3.5.2 Cross-over cables (gray)
Standard Ethernet cross over cables are required when connecting the device directly to
the Ethernet port of a PC.
NOTE
Cross over cables are typically labeled (cross over or XO) at one or both ends.
Figure 13: Ethernet Cross Over Cables.
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