3.2  Basic Module Connections
3.2.4  Ethernet Connector Details
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3.2.4  Ethernet Connector Details
Connects to a personal computer or HMI device by Ethernet (100Base-TX /10Base-T).
( 1 ) Ethernet Connector Specification and Pin Arrangement/ Indicator Light
The following table provides the Ethernet connector specifications.
The following table provides Ethernet connector pin arrangement/ indicator light details.
( 2 ) Ethernet Cable
For the Ethernet cable, use a twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connector.
Name
Connector 
Name
Number 
of Pins
Connector Model
Module Side Cable Side Manufacturer
Ethernet Ethernet
8 RJ-45  CAT5  Socket RJ-45  CAT5  Plug Pulse Engineering, Inc.
Pin Number Signal Name Description
1TXD+Transmitted data + side
2TXD-Transmitted data – side
3RXD+Received data + side
4
– –
5
– –
6RXD-Received data – side
7
– –
8
– –
Display Name Display Color Description
LINK
Yellow
Lit: Connect
Unlit: Unconnected
100M
Green
Lit: Connected at 100Mbps, or automatically 
negotiating
Unlit: Connected at 10Mbps
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Ethernet Type Category Remarks
10Base-T Category 3 or more
• When connecting to remote equipment through a hub: Straight cable
• When connecting to remote equipment without using a hub: Cross cable
100Base-TX Category 5 or more