Triconex Trident - Connecting to a Tristation PC; Connecting Tristation to an MP Port

156 Connecting to a TriStation PC
Trident Planning and Installation Guide
Connecting to a TriStation PC
You can connect a Trident controller to a TriStation PC using a 10BaseT cross-over
cable or an Ethernet network hub. This section provides instructions for both
methods.
An MP uses Ethernet protocol to communicate with a TriStation PC and requires
the installation of an Ethernet card, a 10BaseT cross-over cable, and the Data Link
Control (DLC) protocol in the PC.
Connecting TriStation to an MP Port
If your controller does not include a Communication Module, you must connect the
TriStation PC to one of three TriStation ports on the MP Baseplate. You can make
a direct connection using a 10BaseT cross-over cable, or you can connect using a
10BaseT straight-through cable to an Ethernet network or hub.
▼ To connect a TriStation PC to an MP port using a cross-over cable:
1
Attach one end of the cross-over cable to one of the RJ-45 connectors on the MP
Baseplate. This is normally MP A, as shown in the following illustration.
2 Attach the other end of the cross-over cable to the network adapter card in the
PC.
For instructions on logically connecting a controller to a TriStation PC and
downloading an application, see the TriStation 1131 Developer’s Guide.