70 Rockwell Automation Publication ICSTT-RM448M-EN-P - February 2021
Chapter 4 Before You Begin
Connecting the AADvance
Controller to the Network
The T9100 processor base unit has six auto-sensing 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet
ports which allow it to connect to a local area network through standard Rj45
Ethernet cable. These are two ports for each processor module.
If a direct connection is required from the controller to the computer (for
example, during setting up) use a crossover cable. This will depend on the
characteristics of the network interface in the PC.
Figure 14 - Wiring for 100BASE-TX Ethernet Crossover Cable
The fixed connectors on the controller are RJ45 sockets. Use Cat5e (enhanced)
cables with RJ45 modular plugs for the network cabling.
Connect the network cables to the sockets on the T9100 processor base unit.
• For each network connection, insert the RJ45 modular plug on the cable
into the appropriate socket.
• Make sure the length of the cable does not exceed 100m (328 ft).
Refer to the illustration for an example.