Omron NX Series - Selecting the Network Devices; Recommended Network Devices

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Selecting the Network Devices
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Recommended Network Devices
The following table shows the devices recommended for use with the EtherNet/IP.
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Ethernet Switches
Manufacturer Model Description
OMRON W4S1-05D Packet priority control (QoS): EtherNet/IP control data priority
Ethernet standard: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
, 100Base-TX
Auto-negotiation: Supported
Broadcast storm control: Supported
Number of ports: 5
Cisco Systems,
Inc.
Consult the manufacturer
.
http://www.cisco.com/
Contec USA,
Inc.
Consult the manufacturer
.
http://www.contec.com/
Phoenix Con-
tact USA
Consult the manufacturer
.
https://www.phoenixcontact.com
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Twisted-pair Cables and Connectors
Applicable EtherNet/IP communications cables and connectors vary depending on the used baud
rate.
For 100Base-TX and 10Base-T, use an STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable of category 5 or higher.
You can use either straight or cross cable.
For 1000Base-T, use an STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable (double shielding with aluminum tape
and braiding) of category 5e or higher. You can use either straight or cross cable.
Cabling materials used for EtherNet/IP communication cables are shown in the table below.
"100Base-TX" in the "Product" column of the table below indicates that either 100Base-TX or
10Base-T can be used.
Product Manufacturer Model
For 1000Base-T
and 100Base-
TX
Size and con-
ductor pairs:
A
WG24 × 4
pairs
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Cable Hitachi Metals, Ltd. NETST
AR-C5E
SAB 0.5 × 4P CP
Kuramo Electric Co. KETH-SB
JMACS Japan Co., Ltd. IETP-SB
RJ45 Connec-
tors
Panduit Corporation MPS588
For 100Base-
TX
Size and con-
ductor pairs:
A
WG22 × 2
pairs
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Cable Kuramo Electric Co., Ltd.
KETH-PSB-OMR
JMACS Japan Co., Ltd. PNET/B
RJ45 Assembly
Connectors
OMRON XS6G-T421-1
*1. We recommend that you use cables and connectors in above combinations.
5 Installing Ethernet Networks
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NX-series EtherNet/IP Unit User's Manual (W627)