Controller Connections
Instruction Manual
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The Alpha controller listens on the ports specified but transmits on any available port to the port specified of the
target computer.
The ETHERNET port uses 10/100 MBaud auto-select.
6.7 Ethernet/IP or Profinet Connectors
Expert Alpha controllers have two RJ-45 Ethernet connections located on the bottom of the controller for
connecting to an Ethernet/IP or Profinet network when the option is ordered. The two ports are connected
internally and have the same IP Address. Two ports are provided so that controllers may be daisy-chained together
to create the fieldbus network rather than sending a cable from each controller back to a switch.
Ethernet/IP or Profinet Controller Network
6.8 Trailing DeviceNet™ Connector
Alpha controllers can have a single Mini DeviceNet™ port for connecting the Alpha Controller to a Leading
controller such as a PLC.
Pin Trailing
Alpha Controllers Mini DeviceNet™
Connector
1 Drain
2 V+
3 V-
4 CAN H
5 CAN L
6.9 Profibus Connector
Alpha Controllers can have a single Profibus port for connecting the Alpha Controller to a Leading Profibus
controller from another manufacturer.