7SR11 & 7SR12 Installation Guide
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6.2 Additional (Optional) Ethernet Connection for IEC 61850
Rear Ethernet Comms port Ch 1 and Ch 2 comprises Duplex LC 100BaseF in acc. With IEEE802.3 Fibreโ
Optic or RJ45 100BaseT in acc. With IEEE802.3 electrical connectors.
When installing fibre, ensure that the fibresโ bend radii comply with the recommended minimum for the fibre used-
typically 50 mm is acceptable, 62.5/125 ยตm glass fibre with Duplex-LC connector recommended for all distances.
To
Control
System
Switch
Ch n
Ch 2
Ch 1
62.5/125 ยตm fibre optic
with Duplex LC
connectors or RJ45
electrical connectors
Ch 2
Ch 1
Ch 1
Ch 3
Ch 2
Ch 1
Input
Ch 2
Figure: 6.2-1 Ethernet connection for IEC 61850 (star connection)
Switch
Ch n
Ch 2
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 1
Ch 1
Ch 3
Ch 2
Ch 1
Input
To
Control
System
Ch 2
62.5/125 ยตm fibre optic
with Duplex LC
connectors or RJ45
electrical connectors
Figure: 6.2-2 Ethernet connection for IEC 61850 (ring connection)