Omron E3NX-CA - Preparation for Connecting Network

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4 Installation and Wiring
E3NW-ECT EtherCAT Digital Sensor Communication Unit Operation Manual (E429)
4-2 Connecting to EtherCAT Network
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4-2-2 Preparation for Connecting Network
Prepare the following devices.
Precautions for Correct Use
• The maximum cable length between connected nodes is 100 m. Note that some cables do not
guarantee 100 m. In general, if the conductors are strand wire, the transmission performance
will be lower than solid wire and the operation at 100-m distance cannot be guaranteed.
Confirm details with the cable manufacturer.
• When selecting connectors, check that the cables to be used conform to connectors. Items to
be checked include conductor size, conductor wire type (solid wire/twisted wire, 2/4 pairs), and
outer diameter.
Reference
We recommend cables with double, aluminum tape and braided shielding, taking noise
resistance into consideration.
 Recommended Parts
The recommended products for the parts described above are listed below.
• Sizes and Conductor Pairs: AWG 24 × 4 Pairs
• Sizes and Conductor Pairs: AWG 22 × 2 Pairs
(Notes) We recommend that you use combinations of the above Cables and Connectors.
4-2-2 Preparation for Connecting Network
Product name Comment
Twisted-pair cable
(Cables with connectors
below are also allowed.)
100BASE-TX (Category 5 or higher)
Double-shield (aluminum tape + braided shielding)
RJ45 connector
Category 5 or higher
Shielded
Part Manufacturer Model
Communications Cables
Tonichi Kyosan Cable, Ltd. NETSTAR-C5E SAB 0.5×4P
Kuramo Electric Co., Ltd. KETH-SB
SWCC Showa Cable Systems Co. Ltd. FAE-5004
Connectors Panduit Corporation MPS588
Part Manufacturer Model
Communications Cables Kuramo Electric Co., Ltd. KETH-PSB-OMR
Connectors OMRON Corporation XS6G-T421-1