Siemens SCALANCE X101-1 Commissioning Manual

Introduction
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2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides you with an overview of the functions of the unmanaged Industrial
Ethernet media converters of the SCALANCE X-100 series.
What Is Possible?
The media converters of the SCALANCE X-100 series enable the cost-effective installation
of Industrial Ethernet bus and star structures with media transitions.
Note
The passive use of two identical SCALANCE X-100 media converters
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in cascade connec-
tion (series connection) within a redundant ring is possible. The media converters act as a
“ line section” .
A simple, passive coupling of two rings is also possible. Compare
chapter
3.2 Coupling of Network Segments.
Note
The requirements of EN61000-4-5, surge test on power supply lines, are met only when a
Blitzductor VT AD 24V type no. 918 402 is used
Manufacturer:
DEHN+SÖHNE GmbH + Co. KG Hans Dehn Str.1 Postfach 1640 D-92306 Neumarkt,
Germany
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Only SCALANCE X101-1 or SCALANCE X101-1LD or SCALANCE X101-1POF
Industrial Ethernet Media Converters SCALANCE X-100 Series
Commissioning Manual, 07/2008, A2B00051521A
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Siemens SCALANCE X101-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SCALANCE X101-1
Category	Media Converter
Language	English